[urq] prepump filter

[Patrick Carlier]

Yes indeed .

I did this just because I felt like it .
But if I'de count my machine hours , that filter woould be
close to 500$ !

I also doubt that a printed filter would be economical possible ,
and I don't know if i'de trust it with fuel .
But if anyone would like to experiment , I'de be happy to share my ( crude)
drawing .

Best bang for the buck would no doubt be the mahle filter
wich can be bought for abt 15$ in Europe .
Most likely nappa or similar will have it to or equivalents .
http://catalog.mahle-aftermarket.com/eu/modules/mahleFilter/detail.xhtml?filterId=1390
And with an insulated 2" bracket it 'll fit without modifications to the 
body or chassis .
Brackets are available from hardware stores that sell plumbing equippement .



Pat





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James M" <munstercoins at iolfree.ie>
To: "Stephen Redford" <shr42 at msn.com>; <racingiron at comcast.net>
Cc: "Audi - Urq List @ audifans" <urq at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: [urq] prepump filter


>I think that you might fine that 3D printing a filter body will be 
>prohibitively expensive. 3D printing has a lot of limitations that the 
>media continuously forgets to tell you all about.......
>
> It would be more sensible and economical to commission to a batch of new 
> filters from the original manufacturer, and do a group buy instead. 
> Alternatively, select a standard in line unit from a catalogue, and get a 
> sheet metal mounting bracket made up instead.
>
>
> On 11/05/2014 01:52, Stephen Redford wrote:
>> --- Eric, I had , I think , suggested that someone buy one of those , 
>> "3-D" printers , which are on the market now , and "whip-out" a few.. 
>> Pat has done the real work of design and prototype .   I think he said he 
>> did some CAD work , which Might be helpful in getting the Printing 
>> program going , I think the materials can be purchased ok...    It was 
>> just a thought "off the top" ...   :))
>>
>> Stephen H Redford  '85Urq - Lots of time to think and less and less 
>> energy to do , these days ... :)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On May 10, 2014, at 3:27 PM, racingiron at comcast.net wrote:
>>
>>> Patrick Carlier wrote:
>>>> Then I decided to have some fun with the lathe and
>>>> milll.and made a serviceable version using a chep
>>>> cartridge filter from donaldson .
>>>> It's a bit bulkier the  the original and I know the finish
>>>> could be better . But it'll do just fine I guess .
>>> Jeez!  I wish I had the equipment and skill to whip up something even a 
>>> fraction as nice as that!
>>>
>>> Eric R.
>>> '86 urq
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