oil filter dimension problem ...

[chima]

hi all,
as i am going to a major rebuild, i believe ill have many questions for you guys these days ...this one is about the oil filter ...
we are trying to install a new oil filter, i believe its an original part (ERR33400) but we do see that the oil filters end is touching to the chassis...

- is there a shorter version of this filter ? this one we have is app. 4,3 inches tall

- is this the way that its supposed to be ?

- help !

[slideways]

yes there's a shorter filter, I made the same mistake myself

[chima]

slideways said:

yes there's a shorter filter, I made the same mistake myself

hmmm thanks alot ... shorter one goes with the same part number???

[slideways]

chima said:

hmmm thanks alot ... shorter one goes with the same part number???

not sure i just asked for the sorter version at my local supplier

[Johno]

Champion C145 or a huge variety of alternatives . .

Available at Halfrauds . .

[chima]

thanks for the help ... i asked to the parts provider ... unfortunately it seems that they only have that dimension here ... ill have it sent to me from UK... thanks .

[haircutmike]

I have a sandwich oil cooler plate and therefor use the shorter speed 6 filter cause of lack of space.

[phillpot]

chima said:

thanks for the help ... i asked to the parts provider ... unfortunately it seems that they only have that dimension here ... ill have it sent to me from UK... thanks .

Is there not another local supplier you could try (may stock different brand) before going to expense of shipping from UK ?

[neal1980]

I had this same problem today after fitting sandwich plate. Sierra Cosworth one is 20mm shorter I have one here will be trying it first thing in the morning. I will let you know.

Regards

Neal

[spend]

Yup Ford V6 one's

[neal1980]

spend said:

Yup Ford V6 one's

Whats the bettings I paid more being a cosworth one

[neal1980]

Just an update, Cossie one fits fine...about 20mm shorter

[Simon says]

Motorcraft EFL298 if memory serves the EFL 90 is the same fitting but longer bit late but I used them some years back on something else with clearance issues