Maintenance DIY: Change Pollen Filter (Aircon Filter)

milobob · Postby **milobob** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:54 pm

sorry ofey i meant the westfil

kinesis · Postby **kinesis** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:19 pm

haha... dang I could have saved $7 :p

well, I guess someone had to get the ball rolling

worth signalling this in the GB thread if people miss this thread?

exaltd · Postby **exaltd** » Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:49 pm

Sheesh, that's trade price for the Ryco one at Bursons!

I'm in mate, Ryco one.

I have seen both now, and realise that Wesfil one is slightly thinner than the Ryco one. Ryco one is of very much equialent to the OEM one. Only thing is it's not made in Germany.

danski · Postby **danski** » Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:05 pm

i apologise if i posted in the wrong area but if anyone in perth is looking for a cabin filter in w.a filters plus are the guys to see great helpful people who also supply the wesfil wacf0090. i got mine a bit cheaper but these are around $16-17 and this is the only company with half a brain who could assist in getting one.

cheers!

ofey · Postby **ofey** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:19 pm

A group buy has been started for these.

exaltd · Postby **exaltd** » Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:40 pm

Finally

Let's get these in time for summer

aussie027 · Postby **aussie027** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 4:17 pm

Perth members--

I just ordered a Ryco one from Malz, will be in next Mon for $24.60.

No one had em in stock, some places like Odin Auto and Repco were far too expensive. $35-37 and Repco said add $20 if it has to come from east coast.

It is a cheap paper element filter that Mitsu has put 2 lines of silicone type glue dragged across the top of the folds.

Hell we could probably replace it with a block of cheap foam, then you could just wash it out on occasion. LOL.

ofey · Postby **ofey** » Wed Nov 17, 2010 4:25 pm

Why don't the WA boys just group buy with the rest of us? I can mail a carton out to you guys? The cost of one Ryco is A$17. I'm sure postage when shared with many of you will bring the price right down?

Lucky Dog · Postby **Lucky Dog** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 1:14 am

Whoa!

I just pulled mine out after reading this and I think my car has successfully sucked up 3/4 of the bugs in the NT. Gave it a decent tap out but will be off to Repco or SCA tomorrow to get a Ryco to replace it. Don't care how much they slug me, this thing has got to go!

exaltd · Postby **exaltd** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 1:02 am

I'd advise you go for the Ryco one. A thicker filter means more filtering for you Jay

And I think you will need it

Lucky Dog · Postby **Lucky Dog** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:47 pm

Well it appears no-one in Darwin has the Ryco filter in stock but Bursons are getting one sent up and will cost $25.

The only Mitsubishi dealer in town is asking $69 for genuine filter, and if I want it fitted during the 24 month service due next week, which will set me back $450, they'll install it and add .5hrs labour. I'll wait til my Ryco one arrives on Monday and fit it myself I think.

JaZira5 · Postby **JaZira5** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:31 am

Wow.. I just read this post.. Thanks for the information guys.. I've had a funny smell coming from the aircon when ever I first used it in the day. Will be checking it tomorrow if I dont have work and will definitely get the Ryco RCA182P from Autobarn or Supercheap who ever sells its cheaper, if it's of better quality.

Mitch · Postby **Mitch** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:04 pm

looks like i will be buying a new one aswell as mine was disgusting aswell with only 18333 kms as i use my aircon neally everyday on recirculate

Tweak · Postby **Tweak** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:38 pm

I had to use a flat head screw driver to remove chunks of dirt lol........

And for some reason it looks like it sucked up some papper. looked like a snow storm when i tapped it out then the dust/dirt fell aswell

Will check out my mitsu price localy then probably buy one from bursons lol

lantourismo · Postby **lantourismo** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:43 am

Good write up but pictures are missing now, found this YouTube DIY handy visual guide.

http://youtu.be/Y2sSKLrCnUY

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