stoopid parts question

[julie at menloparkrandd.com (julie@menloparkrandd.com)]

Sean is right about the dimmentions. The bolts sizes are the same. Put the MKII style in and wire tie it in for the moment. 
The larger diam lets more fuel to filter, faster.

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Sean Whalen [mailto:hareless@gmail.com]
>Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 08:28 PM
>To: 'Karl Krupke', scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: Re: stoopid parts question
>
>Karl, I don't see a reason they would be any different as far as function.
>I know the 85 filters are usually about 3" in diameter, whereas the 81 is
>probably an inch and a half around. The banjo bolt sizes are all that
>really matter. I guess that didn't help if you don't know the sizes
>already.
>
>On 4/28/07, Karl Krupke <kkrup62@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi List,
>> I need (quickly/ soon) a fuel filter for a 1981 Scirocco, typical
>> location above left front fender.
>> I happen to have a brand new spare F/F for my '85 Scirocco 8v, also
>> mounts in the typical location above left front fender. Bosch part number
>> is
>> 0 405 905 143.
>> The '81 is 60 miles away; can't just run out and check it. Locally I
>> can't get that specific filter without ordering, but that'll take a few
>> days, and I'm needing this filter in the morning (Sunday).
>> So... is the spare filter for my '85 the same p/n as what is used on
>> an
>> '81? If so I'm covered.
>> I've tried running down p/n's at Bosch, Fram, parts4vw, and
>> WorldImpex;
>> so far I'm not getting the info I need.
>> It would be most helpful if someone could use some other source to see
>> if these two applications use the same fuel filter.
>>
>> mooch owes garcias, Karl
>>
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