I used a Mann W719/30 which is the manufacturer's PN for one of the OE manufacturers. It crosses from the wholesale supplier to the "old" number 034 115 561A or to the current number 06A 115 561B. I have had no issues with cold start clatter or any other problem with it. I am on the third oil change and running Castrol Syntec Blend 10W30 after two changes with dino for "break in" of 500 and 1000 miles respectively. I have 2700 miles on the conversion. Adam Brooks --- 1886 Syncro Westfalia "Der Uberwagen" --- Highland Automotive Group, Inc. 27 Sardis Road Asheville, NC 28806 --- 828.670.7112 www.highlandautogroup.com Gary Stearns wrote: Well, I'm in the same boat. About 3 weeks ago I got the "look alike" filter for the Golf / Jetta from the dealer. Looks right, fits right, but there is a problem. When our Van sits overnite, the G/J filter apparently drains itself due to it's not-intended mounting position. How'd you know that the only difference was the postion of the check valve? Is this a.k.a. an anti drainback valve? Cold start the next morning is just like after an oil change (if you don't pre-fill the filter that is), a second or two of clatter from the mains while the filter fills up. Makes me shudder. I also found that the part number from TiiCo is no good in the USA. Even had an import parts guy try a cross reference...nada. If I'm correct that other filters are allowing a no oil pressure condition at start, all of us TiiCo users have a problem! Anyone have any info? Gary
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