Peter Truman Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 I've seen this Spit 1500 Oil Filter Adapter advertised on ebay frequently tho' I think USA predominately. What's it purpose and why was a remote adapter reqd over the straight screw into the block filter that's the normal arrangement. Was it to do with LHD and the steering shaft alignment and clearance going thro the turrent. I'm just curious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 If there had been two pipe take-offs I'd have guessed either for an oil cooler, or a remote canister location away from the heat of the block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 cant see it listed anywhere but your idea of column clearance etc sounds feasible the single cap nut is i presume the pressure relief valve my mkIV parts list has no ref apart from different seals for GFE119 and delco Longer alternatives no adaptor dont have an orig 1500 manual Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Seems to raise the oil filter and presumably away from the steering column, as previously stated. Nice to learn something new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 nah its to aid old codgers with a back ache from bending over to change the filter !!!!! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 26, 2021 Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 I can relate to that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted September 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2021 Pete So t's a must have! for us oldens, there again its just more to clean when you finally remove the filter and that warm black stuff drains everywhere. Ref the bolt at the back it would be very good for priming the system after an oil change, something that was VERY problematic for one member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Ive got a spin on on the 2000 cant grip it from above and cant reach it from below creak groan ..........theres no hope !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: Ive got a spin on on the 2000 cant grip it from above and cant reach it from below creak groan ..........theres no hope !!! Is that why you only change it every second oil change Pete? Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 4 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: Ive got a spin on on the 2000 cant grip it from above and cant reach it from below creak groan ..........theres no hope !!! Try the Freelander which requires a 34mm long reach tiltable spanner and will undo the filter one ratchet click at a time... while the oil pours down round you as it can only be done from below, then you need tentacles to get your hand into the gap between block and radiator to reach the housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 well look at it like this,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, it keeps your skin soft Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 5 minutes ago, poppyman said: Is that why you only change it every second oil change No thats because thats what it says in the service manual ( as it does for most of the models we have ) not that i wouldnt change the filter as a matter of course pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 I prefer gearbox oil, a nicer smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted September 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Pete your an ex Roots man if I remember there upside down so when you undo it all drains over you. and down the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 27, 2021 Report Share Posted September 27, 2021 Pete thats correct got the shirts to prove it ha my first car a side valve mk5 never had a filter you could add a bypass filter if you were desperate but that has washers under the valve springs and a talbot race head she could pull 7k in 3rd and tear crownwheel bolts and halfshafts a frequent failing till a crown popped off number 3 one night happy days Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 On 27/09/2021 at 11:15, Pete Lewis said: No thats because thats what it says in the service manual ( as it does for most of the models we have ) not that i wouldnt change the filter as a matter of course pete I do my three every second time Pete, mainly as the oil that comes out is still clean. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 29, 2021 Report Share Posted September 29, 2021 for the mileages and light use many cars get if it looks clean it probably is and will do another season so save the planet change it when its nice and black there was a guy developed a filter bit like bog roll which filtered all the harmfulls out and clean oil left the filter for another day might have been on Tomorrows World think it failed as it was bought up and closed down by the oil companies Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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