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Engine oil filter housing

DuncanHP

New member
Location
Victorville CA
Lots of oil filter housings on ebay. After market are much less cost. Should replacing this part be done with only original vw part? I know that's always the best way to go but has anyone installed after market and if so how has it held up? Also, was quoted 700.00 install including OEM part with oil. Is that what this repair goes for?
 

GTI's

Drag Racing Champion
Location
MD
Just to clarify do you mean the lower filter housing or the whole oil filter housing assembly?
 

doc280

Ready to race!
Location
North Carolina
I am running a $20 ebay oil filter housing and all is well. The first one I received dripped oil, but the seller replaced it and all has been great.

I never changed the entire assembly, so I have no clue what is involved.
 

GTI's

Drag Racing Champion
Location
MD
For a critical part like that I would stay away from Uro parts and use Vw, you do not want to be doing this job again. Is the mechanic certain its coming from housing assembly??
 

GTI's

Drag Racing Champion
Location
MD
What's the mileage on this GTI and has it ever had the intake valves cleaned?
 
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