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Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:28 am

I have a '68 VW squareback that I am currently getting an engine built for. I was planning on using a spin on oil filter. A friend mentioned that this engine has an upper and lower mount on the rear. I didn't know this. can you use a spin on oil filter on these engines?
The case is a type 3 case.

Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:11 am

Why not. There are a lot of IRS cars out there with an add on oil filter. In your case, you could even do like John J did, and cut off the right side of the hanger bar, and mount the filter on the left side of the hanger bar. Works really slick too. :twisted: You'll have to decide which way you're going to plumb it at the engine though.

Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:24 am

not sure if it matters, but isn't a '68 swingaxle

Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:28 am

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Sat Jun 16, 2012 9:03 am

I don't think the hanger bar would clear that type of filter. Most people run flexible line to a remote oil filter. That way you only need to clearance the bar for the line fitting.

My MOFOCO engine was going to have that type of filter. I opted for the regular oil pump cover and went with a thin-line sump and filter from CB Performance:

http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=199

Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:35 pm

'68 is the last of the swing axles, unless it's an Automatic- (RARE in '68!) or it's been converted. Swing axle means no rear engine carrier over the oil pump.

Sat Jun 16, 2012 1:28 pm

Tram, it isn't an automatic. So does that mean I won't have a problem with the spin on filter where it is?

Sat Jun 16, 2012 2:02 pm

MLTIGGER2 wrote: Tram, it isn't an automatic. So does that mean I won't have a problem with the spin on filter where it is?

If it's a true unmolested '68, then no, you won't- as long as it clears the fan housing.