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Old 07-17-2016, 07:48 PM   #1
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Oil Filter Relocation Options

Well, I had a pesky engine oil leak and found the cause...a cracked oil filter housing, previous owner tightened up the allen head plug too tightly apparently. I have a post in the FS/WTB board to see if I can track one down but it looks like i'll need to explore other options. What do you guys suggest for relocation kits? MMR, CG, etc? How difficult is the install? Anyone have any pictures? Just weighing my options at this point. Thanks!
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Old 07-17-2016, 08:32 PM   #2
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Re: Oil Filter Relocation Options

Another thought I had...the piece is cast aluminum so I can weld it and try and salvage it. What purpose does that plug serve? Is it just to drain the oil out of that housing? My thought it I'll weld that crack, then pull the plug and weld the hole shut preventing any future leaking issues? Thoughts?
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Old 07-18-2016, 06:25 AM   #3
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Re: Oil Filter Relocation Options

I have the MM relocation kit, filter mounted on backside of crash bar



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Old 07-18-2016, 09:43 AM   #4
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Re: Oil Filter Relocation Options

that plug is a place to add an additional sensor - either aftermarket oil pressure or oil temp
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Old 07-18-2016, 10:20 AM   #5
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Re: Oil Filter Relocation Options

Mine leaks too, i want it to be that stupid plug but i know in the back of my mind its probably the gasket. I just dont want to remove it and have to burp the coolant system lol.
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Old 07-18-2016, 01:03 PM   #6
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Re: Oil Filter Relocation Options

Ya, I'm not looking forward to it as this will be my first time doing it on one of these 4v's. On the bright side the adapter itself and gasket are pretty easy to change. I was able to find a good used one from another member, but I'm still going weld up my cracked one and hang on to it just in case.

Any tips or suggestions other that what has already been covered in other threads on burping the coolant system are greatly appreciated!!!
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Old 07-18-2016, 01:22 PM   #7
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Re: Oil Filter Relocation Options

welding that POS pot metal can be pretty tricky.
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Old 07-18-2016, 01:37 PM   #8
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Re: Oil Filter Relocation Options

If you put the stock adapter back on make sure you use a Fel-Pro 70801 gasket. The auto parts store will give you the wrong gasket almost 100% of the time. If you use the gasket they have listed in the computer it will drain all your oil right out on the floor when you start the car.
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Old 07-18-2016, 02:00 PM   #9
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Thanks for the heads up on the gasket. It was my understanding the gasket is re-use able assuming it's in good condition, it wasn't leaking at all prior and looks to be in great shape (yes I realize they're cheap so I should just replace it).

And you're right, it's going to be a PITA to weld it, but just for a "back-up" I think it's worth having it around. Might be helpful to someone else in the future too as they're pretty hard to find?
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Old 07-18-2016, 02:29 PM   #10
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Re: Oil Filter Relocation Options

it took a while to get one stock but I was able to get a brand new one from Ford ($ though)

the gasket might be re-usable but if it leaks a couple quarts of synthetic oil on the ground costs more than the gasket
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Old 07-18-2016, 02:35 PM   #11
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it took a while to get one stock but I was able to get a brand new one from Ford ($ though)

the gasket might be re-usable but if it leaks a couple quarts of synthetic oil on the ground costs more than the gasket
Agreed, I'll pick a new one up when I get the oil and filter as I should probably change the oil given how much coolant puked out (and likely down the pressure and return oil ports of the block) when I took the adapter off...

Like I said i was able to find a good used adapter from another member so I'm thankful for that!
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Old 07-18-2016, 07:01 PM   #12
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Got it welded and ground off, wasn't too bad.
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Got it welded and ground off, wasn't too bad.
WOW! Not bad.
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Old 07-21-2016, 08:30 AM   #14
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Got it back up and running last night with no issues! Thanks for all the help.
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