Fuel Filter Setups

[R.O.R-2.0]

It's not pipe thread.  The die was kind of expensive.

x2 not pipe thread...

[RustyCaddy]

Here is a link for a pipe made in Europe that talks about the thread size (but pricey):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eckes-WT-Adaptor-heated-fuel-filter-vegetable-oil-SVO-biofuel-WVO-Pol-/261153321283?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ccdf37143

The oil cooler setup is really a smart way to go.

[745 turbogreasel]

Why do VW and Bentley recommend replacing the heat exchanger any time  you have the motor apart?
Even the $360 OEM unit was leak prone 3 ways form Sunday, but the cheap knock offs are cheaper.
I paid about $60 to remove that stinking thing from my engine bay.

If you need a bolt, you can get one from any Volvo or VAG car at the scrapyard with a similar cooler.

[RustyCaddy]

The tube for the oil cooler is a different diameter than the used for the fuel filter...the Eurospec adapter solves that issue if you want to use a stock fuel filter.  if you have a 3/4 16m fuel filter assembly you can use a Baldwin fuel filter.  i believe this was the setup used by Frybrid, which had a very good reputation for reliability (the owner not so much).

i guess VW was thinking about warming/cooling motor oil not vegetable oil when they recommended replacement intervals



i paid about $60.00 when i installed my oil cooler to my NA; people look at things the way they do.