Oil Filter

All

I will take pics and post when I can get under the car...but, Vintage built car back in 2000. 1600CC motor and from the looks and feel this was just a straight motor with no bells and whistles. Can anyone confirm that back in 68 ish when they built these motors that they did NOT put external oil filters on them and that what they do have is just the oil strainer? I have been told that is the case but wanted to check with you all and see if I am missing something.

Thanks

Todd

Todd, you are correct. VW only used the strainer without any external filter.

Thanks Michael! Just asked Kirk at VS about my engine and where to find the case id and he told me that the motors are built with new parts and the parts are for a 1972 1600cc motor not 68 but doesnt seem to matter on this motor. There still is no oil filter.

I guess those strainers do provide protection, as I ran a VW bug and two Karmann Ghias for years with that set up.

Just be sure to clean the strainer and use new gaskets each oil change.

You can add on a spin oil filter housing/oil pump, this combo replaces the stock oil pump.

One of the smartest thing you can do for your motor is add a full flow filter. The reduction in wear is signifigant. For a mild motor that doesn't rev any more than 5500 or 6000 rpm an oil filter/pump combo or pump with the in and out fittings in the cover will do. You don't need a pump with 30 or 32mm gears; that creates more problems.

No US T1's came with a real oil filter - just the fly screen to catch the big hunks. But 3 ways to add -
1. Best/most costly is to remove and disassemble engine and tap case for full flow. The shaving left require though case cleaning.

2. Add an oil pump cover with dual outlets and modify (or buy new) oil pump and plum filter in rear wheel well. CB Performance makes the cover and supplies new oil pump. Covers are cast iron or alloy.

3. Least expensive and easiest to do (IF it doesn't interfere with your exhaust system!) is the EMPI 9270 $80 oil pump system.

Or, I guess, use a Type 4 engine which has real oil filter stock on the block.

http://www.mofoco.com/category/VW_Oil_System/c78