what is the difference in the mann 719/5 (for inline 4's up to 1990) and the 719/30 (was 719/25) which is for 1991+ in years.

thanks m

Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting with death Dept. Of Chemistry So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath" University of Idaho www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356

On Sun, 5 Jan 2003, Westyman wrote:

> The CORRECT filter for the inline engine IS DIFFERENT. > > Tiico and most VW inline engines use Mann # W719/5, Mahle/Knecht OC47 (or > use the newest upgrade long-life filter, can't remember the new #)) > > Waterboxer uses Mann W719/12 or Mahle/Knecht OC108 > > These ARE different filters, with different placement and relief pressure of > the valving. > > Maybe the lesser filter makers don't recognize this, but then you are doing > your engine a disservice by using inferior filters. Just because a filter > 'fits' does not mean it is correct! Do as you wish, it's your van, your > money. > > Karl Mullendore > Westy Ventures > > > > -----Original Message----- > > They're actually the same! I just switched to K&N when I started putting > them on the Jetta motor. Misstatement on my part. > Bob > > > > Hmm. I use the standard Vanagon oil filter on my Tiico. Fits fine and I > had several in my inventory (still got a couple from a good deal I got > a couple of years ago at a VW dealer in Staunton Virginia.) > > On Sunday, January 5, 2003, at 11:46 AM, Bob Stevens wrote: > > >It's going to be a filter specifically for the model/year of your > >TIICO. >