[riche]

Be coming up again soon for annual service on the FD2 and wondered what are the benefits of using the Hamp stubby?

 

[stoney]

A couple of pounds oil pressure

 

[tdi-north]

Space saving as well if you have cooler and gauges and you're mechanic has big hands so awkward fitting a normal sized filter.

 

[riche]

A couple of pounds oil pressure

Excuse my ignorance but why is this beneficial and are there any downsides?

 

[stoney]

Oil pressure keeps the engine alive, especially if driven hard on corners, keeps the oil where you need it- circulating , as long as it's on the pick up