Anyone have any information on external oil filter? I'm considering it and need some info and who has them.
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Anyone have any information on external oil filter? I'm considering it and need some info and who has them.
try article # 138 in the knowledge section for a good start on what you need to do
Charlie, there are two ways you can go; one is to have the case machined for an remote filter ( usually the motor has to be apart, but not always), and a filter/oil pump combo. The filter/oil pump combo takes the place of the stock oil pump. The remote filter is the way to go, but if you have a near stock motor and don't want to have it taken apart, then the filter/pump combo will work. I put 115,000 miles on a near stock 1600, with no filter, and it was still running fine when I sold it. Almost all aftermarket VW parts companies sell both set-ups.
Ron
Ron
Ron,
How difficult is it to add the pump/filter combo? Does the engine have to come out or can it be done with the engine in place?
Thanks
Troy
How difficult is it to add the pump/filter combo? Does the engine have to come out or can it be done with the engine in place?
Thanks
Troy
Troy; it can be done with the engine in place but you need a puller for the oil pump and you may have to remove the exhaust system first.
Troy:
The oil pump puller is a $15 item at most good VW supply houses (get it at the same place as the new pump you're buying). It helps you get the old pump out in less than a minute, after the pump cover is removed. Maybe someone on here who lives close has one you might borrow??
Make sure the new pump is NOT cast iron (it expands/contracts differently than the aluminum case) AND that it comes with two mounting gaskets. Pay attention to the thickness of those gaskets - the THICKER one goes between the pump and engine case. The THINNER one goes under the pump cover.
Once the pump is installed and before the cover is on, pack the pump with oil-soluable grease, install the pump gears, making sure they're packed well with grease (the grease makes the pump prime faster when you first start it), install the new outlet cover and you're done.
Think that's about it....I have some detailed instructions for this, if you want them - I can scan and email them...
The oil pump puller is a $15 item at most good VW supply houses (get it at the same place as the new pump you're buying). It helps you get the old pump out in less than a minute, after the pump cover is removed. Maybe someone on here who lives close has one you might borrow??
Make sure the new pump is NOT cast iron (it expands/contracts differently than the aluminum case) AND that it comes with two mounting gaskets. Pay attention to the thickness of those gaskets - the THICKER one goes between the pump and engine case. The THINNER one goes under the pump cover.
Once the pump is installed and before the cover is on, pack the pump with oil-soluable grease, install the pump gears, making sure they're packed well with grease (the grease makes the pump prime faster when you first start it), install the new outlet cover and you're done.
Think that's about it....I have some detailed instructions for this, if you want them - I can scan and email them...
Gordon,
That would be great. Please send the instr. to me at trm6852@msn.com.
I have noticed that almost all third party suppliers have these pump/filter kits. Any differences that you know of.
Troy
That would be great. Please send the instr. to me at trm6852@msn.com.
I have noticed that almost all third party suppliers have these pump/filter kits. Any differences that you know of.
Troy