matrophy Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 I'd like to go to a remote oil filter but it seems that what's available online looks cheap and since it's important that it works perfectly, I'm looking for any recommendations for a z24 in my '86 720. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 What's wrong with the stock location???? It works perfectly and you don't have to do anything. Quote Link to comment
matrophy Posted October 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 I don't like - or don't know how to prevent - oil leaking all over the place when I remove the filter Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 Good answer and really the only one. I spin mine as fast as possible with both hands and lift away very quickly. The oil is spun outwards away from the center hole. It's not perfect but most of the oil stays in the filter. Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 Most of what you will find with a basic google search is crap. Those Mr Gasket or Trans-Dapt poured aluminum filter heads work well enough, but look decidedly third world. Go to Speedway Motors or Summit and refine your search until you get into the nice anodized billet aluminum stuff. Even Pegasus Racing or some motorsports specific shops will have the nice ones. Warning, plumbing with cheap hoses usually leads to leaks, so upgrade to either AN fittings or hoses with NPT ends. Good quality hose, like Aeroquip or Russell lasts longer too. The three things that kill hoses are exposure to heat, exposure to sun and exposure to oil, so two out of three factors here. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 Expense and bother isn't worth any risk. Safer all round to simply clean up oil spilt when changing the filter, what? Once a year? What's wrong with this picture???? Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 3 hours ago, datzenmike said: Expense and bother isn't worth any risk. Safer all round to simply clean up oil spilt when changing the filter, what? Once a year? What's wrong with this picture???? Fram Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 That's 2 things wrong on that one. Quote Link to comment
matrophy Posted October 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 17 hours ago, datzenmike said: Good answer and really the only one. I spin mine as fast as possible with both hands and lift away very quickly. The oil is spun outwards away from the center hole. It's not perfect but most of the oil stays in the filter. i'll try the spin method Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 The filter is horizontal so fair results. A vertical mount not near as much. You might hold some shop rags under it. Quote Link to comment
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