I run this filter based on Dennis's recommendation. When comparing price, be
sure to check shipping.  Best price I've found so far with the usual free
shipping order minimum or Prime:
http://www.amazon.com/Mobil-M1-205-Extended-Performance-Filter/dp/B005GYDBYM

Let me know if you find a better deal. I have two vans to work on now.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dennis Haynes
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 6:44 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters?

Yes,
This filter works well. My favorite is the M1-205. Shop carefully. Sometimes
you can get them for a good deal less than the 12.95 they list for.
The Waterboxer really does not need a special filter. The pressure is not
high enough to damage cheap ones. The real test of performance is found with
oil testing.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
OlRivrRat
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2015 9:31 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: VW discontinued 1.9 oil filters?

        This is an available OilFilter & Better than OEM or PrettyMuch
anything else ~

http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=51342

        Can be found @ OReillys or NAPA (NAPA Gold 1342) ~

                                                        ORR ~ DeanB

On 13 Apr , 2015, at 1:45 PM, Dan N wrote:

> I think you can use the Mann/Mahle oil filter for 2.1 engine... yes?
>
> On Mon, Apr 13, 2015 at 12:38 PM, Spencer Allen <spencervw@aol.com> wrote:
>
>> Went to local dealer today for an oil filter 070115561 for my 85
>> westy and was told VW has discontinued this filter. The parts guy
>> checked and only one dealer within 150 miles of Chicago had any on
>> hand. I'm sure I can order some on line but doesn't Mann make these
>> filters for VW and are they going to stop making them or is this a VW
>> thing? What's a good sub for this filter?
>> Spencer
>>