Air Filter

[Deanslost]

Im trying to order a new air filter for my twin carby V8 Land Rover County. I'm also trying to support my local spare parts supplier but their spare parts manuals do not list a part number for the air filter in my vehicle. The old girl has been modified by the last owner it has a finer filter in it and I don’t even know if the filter houseing is genuine, although I assume it is.
Can some one supply the correct Australian part number for the air filter and if possible the actual filter measurements so I can confirm that mine is correct.

Thanks
Dean

[Deanslost]

The Finer Filter is also knackered and needs replacing, the outer foam layer is falling apart otherwise I would just wash and re-oil it.

[Wallaby Ted]

Im trying to order a new air filter for my twin carby V8 Land Rover County. I'm also trying to support my local spare parts supplier but their spare parts manuals do not list a part number for the air filter in my vehicle. The old girl has been modified by the last owner it has a finer filter in it and I don’t even know if the filter houseing is genuine, although I assume it is.
Can some one supply the correct Australian part number for the air filter and if possible the actual filter measurements so I can confirm that mine is correct.

Thanks
Dean

I just had a quick search online and RTC3479 seems to be the part number (and looks like) the same filter I fitted when my finer filter fell apart on the County (85 Twin Carb). I think my setup is standard as I just went to the LR Supplier and thats what they gave me for my model when I replaced it.

Richard

[clive22]

Hi


If your is the large air filter for the twin carb I can concur about the part no:


RTC3479

This is what I have ordered for my county several time and fits fine.

Clive

[Deanslost]

Thanks guys I will let the local supplier know.

[Deanslost]

Just found this and thought it might be useful for others.
Detail (http://www.donaldsontoolbox.com.au/search/partdetail/equivalentparts/P777179/)
I plan on saving for future reference.
Dean

[Deanslost]

I was trying to source a new filter locally. I’ve tried Repco and auto pro, I’ve even tried our local privately owned spare parts shop and they tried really hard but none of them can find any of the compatible air filter part numbers I have supplied.
Repco suggested that I call in on monday and they would try calling Donaldson and Baldwin. Either way It won't be cheap. Prices I have seen in Australia range from $55-75 plus freight.
I am thinking that If I choose to keep it original I may just have to order it from paddock spares. They have them available relatively cheap but I was hoping to source it locally and avoid the freight from England.

Has anyone replaced the original air filter housing in a V8 twin carb County. If so what have you changed to and what do the filters cost.

My Mate was able to buy a new filter for his landcruizer for $15. I was thinking just changing the housing might be an option to make maintenance cheaper

Any Recomendations or thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks
Dean

[isuzurover]

Don't skimp on your air filter. All filters are not the same. Fleetgard may be the best value if they make one the right size.

[PhilipA]

Or you could try here.
Land Rover Parts - AIR FILTERS (http://www.roverparts.com.au/air_filters?b=1)
or any other specialist like Roverlord.
You could also call Unifilter at West Gosford and he could supply a new outer. I have found him quite helpful.
Regards Philip A
BTW , I don't think I heve EVER been able to buy Range Rover filters from Repco et al, only from specialists. Except for the D2. Strangely enough Supercheap sell air and fuel filters and oil filters but not centrifugal filters.
So the trick is to buy a spare as well.

[Deanslost]

Thanks for the thoughts guys. Wasn't planning on skimping on the filter I just find the price hard to swallow when a similar size Toyota filter was $14 if my local guys can't help I will probably just order from paddock. I'll get a quote to get a few things and get multiples to try to make the freight worthwhile.

[isuzurover]

Thanks for the thoughts guys. Wasn't planning on skimping on the filter I just find the price hard to swallow when a similar size Toyota filter was $14 if my local guys can't help I will probably just order from paddock. I'll get a quote to get a few things and get multiples to try to make the freight worthwhile.

The paddocks item lists no brand and so is of unknown quality - I would not use it. That is what I meant by skimping on the air filter.
RTC3479 | Air Cleaner Element - 3.5 V8 Carb (http://www.paddockspares.com/rtc3479-air-cleaner-element-3-5-v8-carb.html)

If you want your engine to last, it is best only to use:
Donaldson (should be P777179)
Fleetgard (available from truckline etc, often the cheapest - should be AF1945)
MANN FILTER (seems they don't make an equivalent)

[Deanslost]

Have you been able to buy the Donaldson ? Auto pro said they had called their supplier and it wasn't available. I don't know whether their supplier was Donaldson or not.

[Deanslost]

I've just emailed Donaldson so we will se how we go

[isuzurover]

I've just emailed Donaldson so we will se how we go

Did you contact your local truckline about the fleetgard filter?

[Deanslost]

No but actually I believe industrial replacements down the road from work may be a distributor will have to Check with them

[isuzurover]

No but actually I believe industrial replacements down the road from work may be a distributor will have to Check with them

Yes it looks like Botany/Sydney and Wagga are the 2 closest... Unless you have a local dealer.

Most of the truckies (especially those who use Cummins engines) use Fleetgard/Cummins filters so will know where to buy them closer to home.

[Deanslost]

I ordered 2 filters today from Industrial replacements in Batemans Bay. I had never thought of asking them as they generally only deal in truck and trailer spares but I told Big John the part number and he new exactly what I was talking about.
I ordered one to go straight in and one to carry as a spare.
They had fleet Guard at about $63 each delivered, they seem to be in the ball park price wise.
Still seems to expensive for an Air filter...
But still cheaper then an engine rebuild and as a weekend rig they should last a long time.

Thanks for the input
Dean

[isuzurover]

I ordered 2 filters today from Industrial replacements in Batemans Bay. I had never thought of asking them as they generally only deal in truck and trailer spares but I told Big John the part number and he new exactly what I was talking about.
I ordered one to go straight in and one to carry as a spare.
They had fleet Guard at about $63 each delivered, they seem to be in the ball park price wise.
Still seems to expensive for an Air filter...
But still cheaper then an engine rebuild and as a weekend rig they should last a long time.

Thanks for the input
Dean

It you fit a restriction gauge you might find you only need to change it a 30-40000km or so. Changing air filters too frequently is bad for your engine.