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Subject:Re: 75 Bus Oil Filter/ Can I use Golf/Filter from VW
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Mon, 15 Jul 1996 10:22:30 PDT

On 12 Jul 96 at 19:37, John Anderson wrote:

> Shawn Wright wrote:
> 
> > over 20 yrs now. Is the EV a unique filter? How about the VR6?
> > Incidentally, the G60 filter on my Corrado was only different because
> > it had a hex nut on the bottom to ease removal in the tight confines.
> > Otherwise, a standard filter fits. (but is a *devil* to remove.)
> 
> And on the origional post, I think late Muir's say go ahead
> with the Rabbit filter, a sure sign not to IMHO, though probably
> no difference.
> 
Yes, back to the original question - you say the Muir recommends the 
Rabbit filter? The local VW dealer here lists *only* the Rabbit/Jetta 
filter for gas 4 cyl (non-G60) engines. There may have been a 
separate filter at one time for the AFC T4 engines, but not now, 
apparently.
Shawn
'88 Westy 332k (Kyra)
'85 Jetta TD 350k (Jenni)