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Date:         Thu, 7 Sep 1995 00:56:18 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         SSGSPEAR@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Oil filter on a '74 transporter?

In a message dated 95-09-06 10:31:09 EDT:


>hey now,
>
>call me crazy but i was changing the oil in my '74 transporter and cleaned
the
>screen and then noticed a bright orange oil filter...yes...an oil filter. am
>i crazy? i thought that the '74 had only an oil screen. i know this engine
>had been majorly rebuilt but would someone add an oil filter?
  hmmm....maybe
>i misread hayes and the idiots guide. i was sure that the '74 didn't have a
>filter.
>
>hopefully i'll get my axle in the mail from partsplace tommorrow and will be
>able to really drive the van for the first time since i bought it.
>
>jonathan
>'74 van


Yes, you really do have a filter.  1972 was the first year for these in the
Type II (added protection for very expensive engine parts).


SSG Brad Spear
1972 (with a 1973 1700cc) Westfalia
1987 (with a 1987 2100cc) Syncro GL
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