Is this a good idea and if so how is it commonly done? Thanks group. Russ
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Is this a good idea and if so how is it commonly done? Thanks group. Russ
I think most would agree that some improvement on filtering oil is a good idea however frequent oil changes have allowed that basic syetem which vw designed to successfully keep the flat 4 going on and on.
If you are using a stock oil cooler you can add an oil filter by replacing the oil pump cover with one made for that purpose.
If you have a remote cooler add one in line by the hoses that feed it. If you have an added sump you can put one in the sump, simmular to the OEM screen, though better filtration. Examples can be seen at motorworks.com & CBperformance.com.
(Message Edited 12/2/2002 2:13:29 AM)
Add: read about full flow oil filtering on the Gene Berg site.
(Message Edited 12/2/2002 10:41:33 AM)
If you are using a stock oil cooler you can add an oil filter by replacing the oil pump cover with one made for that purpose.
If you have a remote cooler add one in line by the hoses that feed it. If you have an added sump you can put one in the sump, simmular to the OEM screen, though better filtration. Examples can be seen at motorworks.com & CBperformance.com.
(Message Edited 12/2/2002 2:13:29 AM)
Add: read about full flow oil filtering on the Gene Berg site.
(Message Edited 12/2/2002 10:41:33 AM)
Note that the add-on oil pump covers ARE NOT A GOOD IDEA as they are restrictive to oil flow.
George is totally correct- don't use CB's maxi-sump oil filter, if that is what it is called, i'm not sure exactly. It is a very, very bad idea to put a restrictor (filter) on the suction end of the oil pickup, as you are just asking to starve the engine of oil.
Charles Navarro
LN Engineering
Charles Navarro
LN Engineering
Charles, welcome to the site.
In case some of you don't know the name, Charles is Shad Law's partner in L & N Engineering. Together they developed two fantastic cylinders options and are hard at work on other goodies, plus are working with Jake on a number of projects in the development pipeline.
In case some of you don't know the name, Charles is Shad Law's partner in L & N Engineering. Together they developed two fantastic cylinders options and are hard at work on other goodies, plus are working with Jake on a number of projects in the development pipeline.