Oil filter for 2.9L V6

Oil filter for 2.9L V6

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Spathodus77

Original Poster:

326 posts

208 months

Sunday 18th September 2016
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Hi,

Please can someone help me out...I've always used a Fram PH2854 oil filter when servicing the S, however, these seem to have been withdrawn and Replaced with PH5660. I think the PH5660 is taller than the PH2854 at 74mm. Does anyone have experience using this filter or another brand? My usual motor factors can also get a Bosch alternative but this is 69mm tall, again I worry it may not squeeze in easily past the chassis. Any advice gratefully received.

Thanks,

Ralph

phillpot

17,105 posts

182 months

Sunday 18th September 2016
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How tall is the Fram PH2854?


I've got the Mann 914/2 in my "little black book" but that is 69mm same as your Bosch alternative.



How about a Unipart GFE264, only 68.5mm smile

Edited by phillpot on Sunday 18th September 20:26

MisterTee

319 posts

108 months

Sunday 18th September 2016
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Hi Ralph

I bought one of these in June this year - as per phillpot's suggestion? Perfect price too!

It took a bit of wiggling to get it out, but I managed in the end

Andy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Granada-2-9I-2-9-24...



Edited by MisterTee on Sunday 18th September 20:33


Edited by MisterTee on Sunday 18th September 20:36

AJC77

132 posts

110 months

Sunday 18th September 2016
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I gave my S (2.9) an oil and filter change this weekend. I've tended to use the Motorcraft EFL298 being a Ford part but seeing the price of the Mann W914/2 at ECP (£3.99!) I couldn't refuse. So fitted that yesterday and it fits fine, is identical in size/dimensions to the Motorcraft filter, and Mann are a quality brand.

AJC77

132 posts

110 months

Sunday 18th September 2016
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Here's my cross reference notes for our oil filter

OE = Ford Motorcraft EFL298 (Cosworth 2WD)

Others
UFI = 23.114.01
Mann = W914/2
Wix = WL7168
Comline = EOF100

As I say I'd go Motorcraft or Mann.

Spathodus77

Original Poster:

326 posts

208 months

Monday 19th September 2016
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Thanks, Mann filter now on order.

Ralph

Spathodus77

Original Poster:

326 posts

208 months

Sunday 25th September 2016
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Update the Mann filter fits great and is only 65mm tall. The filter that came off the car was the ufi one and is taller at 69mm ish. I'll go for the Mann one in future because the shallower height does make it easier to get into position.

MisterTee

319 posts

108 months

Sunday 25th September 2016
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coolbeer


Tarmac Tickler

235 posts

91 months

Monday 26th September 2016
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Does all the above apply to the 2.8 please?
My Oil filter looks too long and is very close to the chassis, almost as though it was fitted before the engine was put in.

phillpot

17,105 posts

182 months

Monday 26th September 2016
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Tarmac Tickler said:
Does all the above apply to the 2.8 please?
Yep.

Tarmac Tickler

235 posts

91 months

Monday 26th September 2016
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phillpot said:
Yep.
Thanks.

A bit off topic but loosely connected as it is a service item, which belt do I need, I would call it a fan belt but that's probably not right, mine slaps about and I have no adjustment left so should replace it. smile