Engine flush?

[Mrk_Mickey]

Meh I'm using Castrol GTX2 20w50. Works for me, lol.

[The_Hawk]

I used to use Fuchs 10w40 fully Synthetic and the car would burn trhough it quite quickly. Switched to Castol GTX2 20w50 and the car seems to like it better, burning far less oil now

(If you read the manual apparently up to 1L/1,000km is considered normal.)

Every eng ine uses a certain amount of oil. The oil consumption can be up to 1.0 litres per 1000 km - see also page 73. The engine oi l level must therefore be checked at regular intervals, preferably when filling the tank and before a long Journey.

As for pricing, yeah filters locally are expensive, off the top of my head Tooleys want $30 odd for a filter. Importing is the best option, you just need to buy a few years worth to justify the postage costs.

[Mrk_Mickey]

....I think we should sticky a group-buy thread with an order from somewhere like GAP with 1xoil filter, 1/2x sump plug washers and then possibly 1xfuel filter and anything else anyone would like in a service. And then we order it once a year

[The_Hawk]

....I think we should sticky a group-buy thread with an order from somewhere like GAP with 1xoil filter, 1/2x sump plug washers and then possibly 1xfuel filter and anything else anyone would like in a service. And then we order it once a year

I order a few every time I get something from them, but have sold a few to various members so need to get some more since I have only one left.

Being that I change the oil every six months, I have about 9 months before I will need a spare, so I'm in no rush. Am currently waiting to get some money together to order a bunch of parts from the States so will get some then unless I decide to stop buying more shiny parts for the VR

Group buys sounds like an option, but you need someone to front the cash and do the order.

[Mrk_Mickey]

No problem. Count me in when you do that cause I'll probably order about 3, a fuel filter and lots of washers

[The_Hawk]

If you got 5 people together and bought the 10 pack of filters and a few other things so each person ended up with:

2 x Oil Filters
2 x Sump Washers
1 x 36mm Socket
1 x Fuel Filter
2 x Fuel Filter Clamps
1 x Standard Drain plug

It would cost AU$354.22 at todays exchange rate. I'd allow 20% for shipping just to be on the safe side, which makes it AU$425.06 or $85.01 per person. Get rid of the 36mm socket and it's round $62.50 per person, although I HIGHLY recommend the socket for anyone who doesn't already have one.

There is also the drain plug on the bottom of the oil filter housing, add about $4.50 for that O Ring (I think someone glued mine in so I don't pull it out or replace it). You could also get a magnetic sump plug for about AU$14 more.

So yeah, works out about half price compared to Aussie prices, although thats also neglecting local shipping to divvy up the booty. Also note that mid '96 the filter changes so you need 10 people with the either early (metal ends) or late (plastic ends) model cars. If you buy the filters singularly (ie not the 10 pack) they go up by about AU$3.50 per filter, so you can mix and match, but it will cost you more.

Also note the exchange rate, a 4c movement can mean $10 more per person.

[Mischa]

out of curiosity whats the 36mm socket for?

[Golf Houso]

out of curiosity whats the 36mm socket for?

Oil filter element housing specifically #3...

[jayjay]

you cant just use a shift spanner...? the moment generated from such a large nut would be easily enough wouldn't it.?

[Mischa]

you cant just use a shift spanner...? the moment generated from such a large nut would be easily enough wouldn't it.?

or an oil filter wrench

[Golf Houso]

or an oil filter wrench

Meh... my dad already had one from his old car
Also, the housing is plastic and well you really don't want to break it considering how expensive they are to replace...