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Date:         Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:56:54 -0700
Reply-To:     James Ballen <jamosb78@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         James Ballen <jamosb78@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Oil filter & armrest questions
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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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