I don't have access to a ALH for a closer look, is it possible to retrofit a idi/1z engine to the later tdi style oil filter? They seem so neat & tidy & i wonder if its possible with an adapter plate or similar. Any tdi folks have comments about living with the cartridge style?
I don't have access to a ALH for a closer look, is it possible to retrofit a idi/1z engine to the later tdi style oil filter? They seem so neat & tidy & i wonder if its possible with an adapter plate or similar. Any tdi folks have comments about living with the cartridge style?
the ALH is definitely different, but i believe you could make an adaptor to make it work. i've thought about doing this also... i like the idea of just replacing the filter element and not the big and bulky unit. oil changes would be so much easier too! i hate removing it from my mk2... p/s lines in the way, and the oil spills due to the filter being at an angle
If there was an adapter available I would definately buy it. I really hate getting messy unscrewing the big oil filters.
Even better is that you can use one of those Pela oil extraction pumps and not even get under the car.
Still, is a good idea to get under there every now and then to see if anything is going on that needs attention.
But I personally hate screwing around with drain pans and the mess that happens after you unscrew the filter.
Brendan