I'm assuming they are still available - you used to be able to buy an oil filter relocation kit. The kit consists (or consisted) of a screw on adapter that replaced the oil filter, 2 high pressure hoses, 4 clamps and a fender mountable filter mount.

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From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of James V
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 3:52 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Engine swap: stopped by oil filter

On Fri, May 23, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Okay, do they make a "shorty" filter for idiots like me?

I have read that the Mann W917 (Volvo) and Mann W712/80 (Saab) both fit, have similar bypass valve specs and are about 1.5" shorter.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=523301

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=437979

https://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodkata_usa/index.html?ktlg_page=11&ktlg_lang=1

James V
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