There was a long thread on the Fram issue: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=79478&highlight=wix

I would be interested in a special run if a place makes good filters. No cotton gin waste, thanks! For the 603 engine.

I recently did an oil change and found the Mann (or it could have been Hengst as I bought both of those brands recently) was in two parts, the lower pleated section had separated and was left in the filter cannister (OM617) when I lifted the bailing handle

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