Onan Air Filter

[bdub]

Did anyone ever find a replacement air filter that would fit the 6.0
besides the K & N? I paid $22 for original (140-1229) Onan filter from the
local dealer the other day. There's just gotta be a less expensive source
for these.

Thanks

 

[john wright]

Bill,
I looked thru my newsletters from GMCMI and issue 53 on page 3 had an
article by a member stating that "a Purolator filter, part no. VA3080
fits the 6kw generator. The filter is larger and open on both ends. The
member also found that the top from a one quart paint can and a large
flat washer made for a good fit for the bottom of the filter". Cost of
this filter is probably under 5 dollars at most auto parts stores and
probably any filter that crosses with the Purolator filter would work.
(My comments!)

J.R. Wright
GMC Greatlaker
77 Eleganza II
Michigan

>
> Did anyone ever find a replacement air filter that would fit the 6.0
> besides the K & N? I paid $22 for original (140-1229) Onan filter from the
> local dealer the other day. There's just gotta be a less expensive source
> for these.
>
> Thanks

 

[srchrls]

I don't have a 6KW, but I have the 4KW. I took the old filter number to my
auto parts store owner and he found a replacement part that was a lot less
expensive. Thankfully, I didn't have to purchase a portion Onan
Incorporated.
Srchrls

 

[john wright]

Ok,
What Make and Model number did you use?

J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
77 Eleganza II
Michigan

>
> I don't have a 6KW, but I have the 4KW. I took the old filter number to my
> auto parts store owner and he found a replacement part that was a lot less
> expensive. Thankfully, I didn't have to purchase a portion Onan
> Incorporated.
> Srchrls

 

[bdub]

>Bill,
>I looked thru my newsletters from GMCMI and issue 53 on page 3 had an
>article by a member stating that "a Purolator filter, part no. VA3080
>fits the 6kw generator. The filter is larger and open on both ends. The
>member also found that the top from a one quart paint can and a large
>flat washer made for a good fit for the bottom of the filter". Cost of
>this filter is probably under 5 dollars at most auto parts stores and
>probably any filter that crosses with the Purolator filter would work.

Thanks John, I may try that before paying such a high price again.

 

[bdub]

>I don't have a 6KW, but I have the 4KW. I took the old filter number to my
>auto parts store owner and he found a replacement part that was a lot less
>expensive. Thankfully, I didn't have to purchase a portion Onan
>Incorporated.
>Srchrls

Would you mind posting the brand and part number?

Thanks

 

[russ bethel]

I just called Autozone and they have one part number A600 for $4.99.

Russ Bethel
rbethel

- -----Original Message-----
From: Billy Massey
To: gmcmotorhome ; GMCNet

Date: Saturday, January 23, 1999 3:45 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Onan Air Filter

>>I don't have a 6KW, but I have the 4KW. I took the old filter number to my
>>auto parts store owner and he found a replacement part that was a lot less
>>expensive. Thankfully, I didn't have to purchase a portion Onan
>>Incorporated.
>>Srchrls
>
>
>Would you mind posting the brand and part number?
>
>Thanks

 

[bdub]

>I just called Autozone and they have one part number A600 for $4.99.
>
>Russ Bethel
>rbethel
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Billy Massey
>To: gmcmotorhome ; GMCNet
>
>Date: Saturday, January 23, 1999 3:45 PM
>Subject: Re: GMC: Onan Air Filter
>
>

>>>I don't have a 6KW, but I have the 4KW. I took the old filter number to my
>>>auto parts store owner and he found a replacement part that was a lot less
>>>expensive. Thankfully, I didn't have to purchase a portion Onan
>>>Incorporated.
>>>Srchrls
>>
>>
>>Would you mind posting the brand and part number?
>>
>>Thanks

I'll try em tomorrow Russ. I'm gonna feel real stupid if they got it.

Thanks

 

[russ bethel]

That is the cross for the Purolator part number VA3080 which is reported to
fit the 6KW Onan.

Russ Bethel
rbethel

- -----Original Message-----
From: HLBF
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Sunday, January 24, 1999 5:25 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: Onan Air Filter

>
>> I just called Autozone and they have one part number A600 for $4.99.
>> >
>Will that fir a 6KW???
>Lanier
>