Don't overlook the other features of the 3.0 Caravan filter box. First, it was made in Canada, how great is that! Second, it uses a VW compatible filter element! Many early 80s Golf/Jetta use the same one! Mark
neil N wrote: >> neil N wrote: >> > > >>> ...... the Caravan V6 box. >>> >>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/Caravanfilterbox2.jpg >>> > > > On Tue, Jan 20, 2009 at 12:06 PM, mdrillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > >> Neil, that is the wrong V6 Caravan box! The one we diesel Vanagon guys >> mostly use is the larger type found only on 3.0 models. We take that and >> reverse the lid so the hoses are on opposite ends and hook easily to the >> snorkel when fitted on the driver's side behind the tail light. The one you >> show is the small 3.3 filter box which some people use on the passenger side >> when they have an intercooler on the driver's side. >> .......... >> > > Yes yes. I know! :) > > I should have mentioned that. > > FWIW, mine has the snorkel already opposite the outlet which fit my > needs well. (Pure luck) Still. I was way out in the middle of Langley > B.C. and just didn't want to deal with scouring around for another > propah box. > > Excuses, excuses. ;) > > Neil. > > > |
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