Engine TICK

For all Carb and Injection engines, standard or modified plus non-standard engine transplants. Heads; Blocks; Cooling (including heater issues related to the cooling system); Mounts etc
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ianaudia4
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Re: Engine TICK

Post by ianaudia4 »

I agree, always use a VW oil filter. They cost £2.70, which is a damn sight cheaper than Halfords, and they fit!


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Re: Engine TICK

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markh wrote:Always go for a genuine VW oil filter, they have a valve which can help prevent the oil from draining back into the sump when the cars been standing, plus theyre about the same price as a cheap non genuine filter.
The Mann ones from GSF are fine too (OEM), but yes, you definitely want one with the valve in it.


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