Anyone use a MK1 Rabbit Diesel filter on a TDI?

[bajacalal]

Think it would be worth it to us older IDI guys to pick up the bigger Cummins filters?  Just asking because, hey, more filtration is better.

Sorry I forgot to respond back when this thread was active but the stock Cummins filter is not actually bigger than the mk1 VW Bosch one. It's smaller. I don't know why. I don't know if there is more filter material in there but I kind of doubt it. There are larger aftermarket filters though.

And what you want to look up isn't a filter from the early Dodge application, those have a water sensor in the bottom, unless you want to include that part in your system. You want to look up a filter for a 5.9 cummins in a non-automotive application, those have a standard water drain on the bottom.

Mile for mile, the filter on my Cummins truck needs replaced more often, I've never had the VW one actually plug up but my Cummins filter has. The Cummins is flowing a lot more fuel through it though. 

[G60ING]

good thread, Thanks

[R.O.R-2.0]

i would also consider adding a Racor, or some sort of small low-micron rating filter between the pump and stock filter..

something like this..



the stock filter is 15 micron.. the Racor i added is 2 micron..

NOTHING is getting inside my pump!

[Rhetoric]

I did some filter cross referencing a few years ago for filters that will fit the Rabbit filter mount.

The Baldwin filter with the 'best filtration.'

BF7772
1 or 2 nominal with a 5 absolute

It's a replacement filter for Case/Gehl Loaders.

It even has a water drain.

[libbydiesel]

I use the mk1 filters on my '83 mTDI vanagon.  $7 apiece for filters.   

[R.O.R-2.0]

I use the mk1 filters on my '83 mTDI vanagon.  $7 apiece for filters.   

thats why i used BOTH a stock, and a racor on mine.. the stock one cloggs most often. its cheapest also..

the racor element is like 25 bucks..

[8v-of-fury]

For only $25, that is not too bad. However.. how often will you clog a 2micron? There is a lot of siht between 15 and 2 micron.. A LOT.

[ToddA1]

I'd do as ROR does and run them in series.  The stock filter would be in front.

-Todd

[R.O.R-2.0]

i HAVE NOT had to replace the racor yet.. but ive gone thru a couple OEMs...

[ToddA1]

The Baldwin filter with the 'best filtration.'

BF7772
1 or 2 nominal with a 5 absolute

Where are you seeing that micron rating?  I looked around and found the filters (fairly cheap) but no filtration claims....  even at the Baldwin site.

-Todd

[CrazyAndy]

The Baldwin filter with the 'best filtration.'

BF7772
1 or 2 nominal with a 5 absolute

Where are you seeing that micron rating?  I looked around and found the filters (fairly cheap) but no filtration claims....  even at the Baldwin site.

-Todd

x2.  If these claims are true though it would be great to only have to source a 2nd filter boss so I can run the stock and Baldwin filters in sequence like R.O.R.-2.0 does w/ his Racor.  And how much is the Baldwin also?

[theman53]

Baldwins are cheap when you buy them from the Amish guy down the road. Usually 7 dollars or so depending on the filter.

[Rhetoric]

Where are you seeing that micron rating?  I looked around and found the filters (fairly cheap) but no filtration claims....  even at the Baldwin site.

-Todd

I emailed Baldwin directly for data on a handful of filters that fit the thread size on the Rabbit filter mount. Their customer support is fairly responsive if you email them a question.

The other filters I queried:

BF587-D  -  5 nominal with a 20 absolute
BF7591-D  -  1 or 2 nominal with a 7 absolute
BF1221  -  4 nominal with a 20 absolute
BF1226  -  4 nominal with a 20 absolute
BF1276  -  4 nominal with a 20 absolute

[R.O.R-2.0]

Where are you seeing that micron rating?  I looked around and found the filters (fairly cheap) but no filtration claims....  even at the Baldwin site.

-Todd

I emailed Baldwin directly for data on a handful of filters that fit the thread size on the Rabbit filter mount. Their customer support is fairly responsive if you email them a question.

The other filters I queried:

BF587-D  -  5 nominal with a 20 absolute
BF7591-D  -  1 or 2 nominal with a 7 absolute
BF1221  -  4 nominal with a 20 absolute
BF1226  -  4 nominal with a 20 absolute
BF1276  -  4 nominal with a 20 absolute

thats the only one i see being any good..

the rabbit filter is a 15 micron absolute.

[Rhetoric]

Where are you seeing that micron rating?  I looked around and found the filters (fairly cheap) but no filtration claims....  even at the Baldwin site.

-Todd

I emailed Baldwin directly for data on a handful of filters that fit the thread size on the Rabbit filter mount. Their customer support is fairly responsive if you email them a question.

The other filters I queried:

BF587-D  -  5 nominal with a 20 absolute
BF7591-D  -  1 or 2 nominal with a 7 absolute
BF1221  -  4 nominal with a 20 absolute
BF1226  -  4 nominal with a 20 absolute
BF1276  -  4 nominal with a 20 absolute

thats the only one i see being any good..

the rabbit filter is a 15 micron absolute.

You must have missed my original post. Those were the other filters I queried. 7772 is the best.

I did some filter cross referencing a few years ago for filters that will fit the Rabbit filter mount.

The Baldwin filter with the 'best filtration.'

BF7772
1 or 2 nominal with a 5 absolute

It's a replacement filter for Case/Gehl Loaders.

It even has a water drain.