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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ oil bath air cleaner?

Posted by: enf2232 Oct 19 2015, 06:16 PM

Looking at what would be my first 914 (72, 1.7, fi). Seller described air cleaner as an oil-bath. Is that original or an aftermarket item? I thought those went out in the '50's.

Posted by: 914Sixer Oct 19 2015, 06:23 PM

Standard on 1.7 for 70,71,72. Lots of early car owners switched them out and went with the 73 set up with the air filter.

Posted by: r_towle Oct 19 2015, 06:48 PM

Read this.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=266603

Posted by: era vulgaris Oct 19 2015, 07:27 PM

Sounds like you're not very familiar with VW engines

I'd recommend doing ALOT more research on everything about these cars before you make the plunge. Especially if you're not familiar with air-cooled engines.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Oct 19 2015, 08:53 PM

If you want an air cleaner for a 1.7 that uses a paper element, you can have the one I have for the cost to send it to you.

Posted by: stinkindiesel Oct 20 2015, 02:34 PM

QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Oct 19 2015, 09:53 PM)

If you want an air cleaner for a 1.7 that uses a paper element, you can have the one I have for the cost to send it to you.

Of course, then all you'll need is a paper filter that will fit