At least one list member who is a professional VW Vanagon mechanic
highly recommends the Fram TG (but not the cheaper Fram) filter for
Vanagons, and a large review of available oil filters (not necessarily
for WV) found the Fram TG to be superior to most others.  A search of
the recent list archives (last few weeks) will turn up the thread
containing this information.  In fact, the mechanic I speak of
specifically preferred the Fram TG over Mann or Mahle filters.  Hmmmmm
.......... .  Consensus longstanding list wisdom seems to heavily favor
the Mann and Mahle filters.  Is that a case of long entrenched beliefs
being difficult to change, or is the conventional wisdom wiser than the
one mechanic?

Is your Fram a Fram TG, or a Fram cheapy?

Dave Mc

On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 7:11 AM, Chris S wrote:

> Bruce, look inside the Fram and see if it has a pressure relief
> spring. Last time I used a Fram filter it didn't have one, but that
> was a long time ago.
>
> A better option is a Mobil 1 filter. Use it while you wait on your
> mail-order Mahle.  Bus Depot sells them in multi-packs.
>
> 2010/1/25, Bruce Mentzer :
>> Thanks to all on the list for your advice...I primed the pump and she
>> came
>> right up. What a wonderful surprise.
>>
>> I've never had this problem with the van in the 5 years I've run it,
>> so it
>> was a tense few days.
>>
>> Best to you and thanks for all who keep the list going...
>>
>> Stop by my house any day...just off the north side outer loop...best
>> espresso this side of Naples.
>>
>> Bruce
>>
>> On Jan 25, 2010, at 8:10 AM, Kenneth Lewis wrote:
>>
>>> Bruce,
>>>
>>> Is it possible there is a problem with the filter?
>>>
>>> Personally, I always pre-fill the cartridge with new oil. Otherwise,
>>> the
>>> engine runs dry for the few seconds it takes to fill.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ken Lewis
>>> http://neksiwel.20m.com/
>>
>
>
> --
> Chris S.
> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"