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John, Cool, looks like we'll both finally have a 'back under our butts (I'm installing my five-speed this weekend). About the GB full flow oil filter, yes, you can do it with the engine in the car. I know because my mechanic did it to my baby and the engine never left the body. If you can get the engine out of the car and on an engine stand that would be preferred, however. And believe me, the late model Type III drivetrain is easy to remove/install (at least a carbed engine :) The GB kit comes with instructions on how to install it. Basically, you pressurize the engine case with compressed air (so you do need an air compressor) so when you drill/tap the case the metal filings come spitting out. You will also need to remove the entire fan shrouding and housing, including the disbursing fan (the big squirrel-cage fan, which needs a puller to remove). Since you have to remove the engine carrier be sure to have the engine supported as well. Now, mounting the filter is another dilemma. See my web page for an idea. I will also have new pictures of my filter location where I use a bracket. My new location will actually put it a little closer to the #4 exhaust header but I will put an air deflector/heat shield between the filter and exhaust to protect the filter from absorbing any heat. Another reason why I'm putting it where it is is to keep the braided oil lines from abrading on engine parts. Toby Erkson air_cooled_nut@pobox.com <-- Please use this address for email '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L '75 Porsche 914 1.8L, ORPCA member Portland, Oregon, http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/8501/ >-----Original Message----- >Also, can the Gene Berg full flow oil filter system be >installed with the engine in the car? How do you handle >chips and stuff during the drilling and tapping of the main >oil galley? Or is this something I should hold off doing >until I do a complete rebuild next spring?