Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:03:27 -0600
Reply-To: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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From: miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
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Dennis, you left me hanging like a chad........and maybe this should
be another thread, but what filter do you believe is superior. I know
this is the kind of discussion that can turn into a swordfight, but I
am curious to know, purely in order to provide the best filtration for
my vans. For all I know, there could be a lower cost filter available
that includes the check valve and better filtration.
If testing was performed to determine their filtering efficiency, I
have to wonder if this was the only filter tested. If not, how did
other filters compare? etc.etc.
On Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 4:23 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Do you know what Amsoil is in there? Is it the correct viscosity? So what
> is really wrong with the NAPA filter? Are you planning to do extended
> drain intervals? If yes, the Mann or Mahle filters are not the best way
> to. While they do appear to be better built, (thicker can), oil testing
> has shown on a number of engines that their actual filtering efficiency as
> not that good. I also recently had one fail at the top crimp. They are not
> the ultimate filter.
>
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>
> James Ballen
> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 5:57 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
>
> Subject: Oil filter & armrest questions
>
> So you guys may remember me soliciting opinions on an '86 wolfsburg westy
> about a month ago or so...
> Well I bought it, and it's been great so far!
>
> Of course I just replaced all the engine fuel lines, some coolant hoses &
> coolant, wheel cylinders, rear brake shoes, idle stabilizer valve, and
> troubleshot some other stuff...and now it's in pretty good shape...(minus
> my leaking PS rack).
>
> Anyway, my questions are regarding the oil filter. The PO was using a
> Napa filter that I'd like to remove and replace with a Mann filter, but I
> also know that there's fresh Amsoil in there, and don't really want to
> change it all out.
>
> If I pull the filter, will I just lose a small bit of oil? Or will I lose
> a ton? I've never pulled a filter with an engine still full of oil
> (obvioulsy :)
>
> Also, I acquired a nice set of captains chairs from an '87 vanagon with
> the adjustable armrests. What is the procedure for tightening/lubricating
> these?
>
> thanks all, it's good to be a vanagon owner again.
> /james
>
>
>
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Gracias,
Miguel
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