McNeely, that was for his *VOLKSWAGEN FOX*, not the FUNBUS.

On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 6:45 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> 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"
>>
>

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