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Re: [T3] Fuel Filters and Breather Filters


On 20 May 2002, at 22:17, Russ wolfe wrote:

> The square Bosch filter actually has less surface area to the paper
> filter element than most modern domestic filters of the same approx.
> size. I have torn a lot of filters apart. All that really matters unless
> you are a purist, is the fitting size and dirt capacity, on a filter on
> the suction side.

Gee, I thought they packed a LOT of square inches in there, but I certainly 
don't have Russ's background in this area. 

I assume dirt capacity is proportional to paper area. Is this right? I've seen 
them entirely FILLED with mud on the inlet side. You probably have, too.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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