Crosland Filters

plugstreet · Dec 30th, 2016, 11:26

Recently had a issue with a crosland filter i prurchased from a well known parts retailer , After some digging it turns out that this once highly respected UK manufacturer actually went under a few years back and the name was bought by this supplier who now produce these filters in China and sell them as their low cost line .

Maybe i was unlucky but in future i will be insisting on the likes of Mann, Mahle Hengst ect

Bonefishblues · Dec 30th, 2016, 11:35

I agree.

DaveNP · Dec 30th, 2016, 11:39

Happens all over. A big part of the problem is they just buy the name of the dead company and then try to make copycat parts, if they bought the tech drawings and some expertise they might do a better job.

cheshired5 · Dec 30th, 2016, 11:43

I'm surprised that anybody still sells Crosland as they have been crap for years and more expensive than the ever trustworthy German big names.

OP, what Volvo and engine have you got and which filter was it?

plugstreet · Dec 30th, 2016, 11:51

It was a Mini Cooper fuel filter .

cheshired5 · Dec 30th, 2016, 11:57

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Originally Posted by plugstreet

It was a Mini Cooper fuel filter .

I'm assuming a Bosch fuel system then like many Volvos.
What was the issue you had and how much cheaper was the Crosland compared to a quality German make?

plugstreet · Dec 30th, 2016, 12:15

The LP fuel pump is a Siemens item for sure so I guess maybe so is the rest of the system components , The filter collapsed after about 500 miles of service .

As for price no idea, I didn't buy on price i bought Crosland as i wrongly assumed they were quality filters produced in the UK.

Never assume , It makes a ass out of u and me.........

ITSv40 · Dec 30th, 2016, 12:34

Buy genuine BMW or Volvo, not much more expensive than cheepo filters and you know what you are fitting. Mann filters from Eurocarparts for my Volvos are £1 cheaper than genuine.

cheshired5 · Dec 30th, 2016, 12:41

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Originally Posted by plugstreet

i didnt buy on price i bought crosland as i wrongly assumed they were quality filters produced in the UK

It's been many years since the UK made Crosland filters and I would advise anyone to check the packaging or the product as country of manufacturer should be clearly marked on one of them.

Times change so historical knowledge of any product or brand means little unfortunately and is a little like giving Leeds United a current value based on them being good in the 70s.

cheshired5 · Dec 30th, 2016, 12:44

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Originally Posted by ITSv40

Mann filters from Eurocarparts for my Volvos are £1 cheaper than genuine.

The Mann oil filter for mine is £10 cheaper than genuine and is identical.
For me, £10 extra for a blue box is criminal and Volvo should be ashamed of themselves.

Dec 30th, 2016, 11:26	#1
plugstreet I've Been Banned Last Online: Dec 30th, 2016 15:11 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: High Peak	Crosland Filters Recently had a issue with a crosland filter i prurchased from a well known parts retailer , After some digging it turns out that this once highly respected UK manufacturer actually went under a few years back and the name was bought by this supplier who now produce these filters in China and sell them as their low cost line . Maybe i was unlucky but in future i will be insisting on the likes of Mann, Mahle Hengst ect

Dec 30th, 2016, 11:39	#3
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 18:03 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	Happens all over. A big part of the problem is they just buy the name of the dead company and then try to make copycat parts, if they bought the tech drawings and some expertise they might do a better job. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Dec 30th, 2016, 11:43	#4
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	I'm surprised that anybody still sells Crosland as they have been crap for years and more expensive than the ever trustworthy German big names. OP, what Volvo and engine have you got and which filter was it? __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Dec 30th, 2016, 12:15	#7
plugstreet I've Been Banned Last Online: Dec 30th, 2016 15:11 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: High Peak	The LP fuel pump is a Siemens item for sure so I guess maybe so is the rest of the system components , The filter collapsed after about 500 miles of service . As for price no idea, I didn't buy on price i bought Crosland as i wrongly assumed they were quality filters produced in the UK. Never assume , It makes a ass out of u and me......... Last edited by plugstreet; Dec 30th, 2016 at 12:23.

Dec 30th, 2016, 12:34	#8
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 06:46 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Buy genuine BMW or Volvo, not much more expensive than cheepo filters and you know what you are fitting. Mann filters from Eurocarparts for my Volvos are £1 cheaper than genuine. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport Lux - Daily Driver. 178k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 67k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Dec 30th, 2016, 11:35	#2
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:56 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	I agree.

Dec 30th, 2016, 11:51	#5
plugstreet I've Been Banned Last Online: Dec 30th, 2016 15:11 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: High Peak	It was a Mini Cooper fuel filter .

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