Oil Bath Air Filter

[Seamus1982]

Hey guys and girls,

Wondering if anyone may be able to help me out and point me in the right direction on the above. Was doing a bit of maintenance on the van and working on the air filter. The rear most flap (nearest the oil bath itself) was in a bit of a sad situation and while trying to put it back and realign the weight/axle bit I managed to snap it off! Does anyone know if I can just get a replacement flap piece?

Also, is this weighted end supposed to be connected to a cable of some sort? Mines a 69, but looking at other posts online, some guys refer to a cable connected to the flap!?!?

Anyway, any help as usual is much appreciated!

Sean

 

[Tofufi]

There are 3 different types of oil bath filter fitted to Early Bays (that I know of...)

The first has a flap connected via a bowden cable to the flaps in the fanshroud. This is operated by the main engine thermostat, altering the temperature of intake air as the engine warms up.

The second has a seperate wax thermostat on the side of the intake. I tried a couple of these and couldn't get one to provide the right temperature of air for my engine to run nicely. I can't find a picture at the moment.

The third has a different type of thermostat and a vacuum connection to the manifold. I found this to be the best, by a long shot.

I'd imagine a post in 'wanted' should help you find a secondhand one cheaply, or a complete filter might be easier to come by.