Oil filter question
Discussion
FlipFlopGriff said:
Need an oil change anyway so just bought one off e-bay,
FFG
HI MATE,FFG
So you've bought one of the v8 filters as discussed above? I'd be keen to know how it fits and if the oil stays cleaner for longer. I'm not planning oil change quite yet but within a month or so.
Cheers
Jimbo
Spoke to David this morning and explained the potential problem with the size and he said I could get a full refund if it don't fit. Can't say fairer than that. He's been involved with filtration near as long as I've been on the earth so I'm willing to be the guinea pig.
Appears to be a simple idea which looks like it works.
FFG
Appears to be a simple idea which looks like it works.
FFG
Edited by FlipFlopGriff on Wednesday 15th June 17:16
Unfortunately, it doesn't fit the Griff (serp) as it fouls on the chassis tubes when trying to get it on. It isn't far off but just can't get the angle to get it started on the thread. There seemed to be a decent clearance with eth ERR3340 on but you need to allow about 10-12mm for the length of thread and a few mil to clear the thread. This would rule out a lot of RV8's for him so not sure if there's an alternative.
Its about 25mm longer than the ERR3340 so the 43mm maybe the shorter filter. So i've put another ERR3340 on, and mailed David with the update.
FFG
Its about 25mm longer than the ERR3340 so the 43mm maybe the shorter filter. So i've put another ERR3340 on, and mailed David with the update.
FFG
FlipFlopGriff said:
Unfortunately, it doesn't fit the Griff (serp) as it fouls on the chassis tubes when trying to get it on. It isn't far off but just can't get the angle to get it started on the thread. There seemed to be a decent clearance with eth ERR3340 on but you need to allow about 10-12mm for the length of thread and a few mil to clear the thread. This would rule out a lot of RV8's for him so not sure if there's an alternative.
Its about 25mm longer than the ERR3340 so the 43mm maybe the shorter filter. So i've put another ERR3340 on, and mailed David with the update.
FFG
I fitted one on my Serp Chimaera.Its about 25mm longer than the ERR3340 so the 43mm maybe the shorter filter. So i've put another ERR3340 on, and mailed David with the update.
FFG
Granted it is a tight squeeze, you have to post it in at a precise angle to clear the chassis tubes.
But it definitely fits, well it does on my car anyway.
I tried for a minute or so until my arm was aching. Maybe if the engine was teased over slighly it would fit. I think you may have been lucky but another 15-20mm shorter and we'd all be able to have one.
I'm sure it would be fine once on the thread but I can't get it on and you can't really see what you're doing.
FFG
I'm sure it would be fine once on the thread but I can't get it on and you can't really see what you're doing.
FFG
FlipFlopGriff said:
I tried for a minute or so until my arm was aching. Maybe if the engine was teased over slighly it would fit. I think you may have been lucky but another 15-20mm shorter and we'd all be able to have one.
I'm sure it would be fine once on the thread but I can't get it on and you can't really see what you're doing.
FFG
Don't worry Paul, probably means unlike others your engine mount spacer is still fitted on the correct side I'm sure it would be fine once on the thread but I can't get it on and you can't really see what you're doing.
FFG
You shouldn't have a problem putting it on the 430 BTW, ERR340 + 40mm take off plate is fine on the preserps.
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