DGGT6 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Finally got around to installing the spin on oil filter I bought years ago. Internet investigation suggested a Z89a filter which is a short one to fit the tight confines of the GT6 engine bay.After much swearing and re-shaping of the brake lines the assembled unit fitted in the space, BUT, it would not sit evenly in the groove when tightened! The adapter fitted in the groove evenly without the filter attached.(no left over rubber seal in the groove).I noticed a "scratch" on the engine block. Turns out that the Z89a filter I have was touching the block and would not let the adapter fully seat in the groove.A Z418 has a much smaller diametre and clears the engine block. It is also shorter thus giving alot more room to install. Guess I will just have to change the filter more often!Perhaps these larger diameter filters are the cause of some of the leaks I have read about on the internet??Happy motoring!!Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 M Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 thats nowt, mark it in situ, then nipp it up int vice a wee bitother suggestion is to get a filter for a Reliant, think its a Robin.these are very shallow, and allow the adapta to sit verticle. with out hitting the chassis rails.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 M Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Notes:Autopartoo.com only serves for Mass purchasing. For personal buyers, some B2C sites are recommended.Main Info ApplicationPicture of: C108/606CHAMPION C108/606 Oil FilterReplacement No. (Total:73)FactoryNumber CLEAN ...DO248 COMLINEEOF104 COOPERSZ803 FORD5013149 GENERA...7984153 RENAULT7701348018 UFI2313200get more for free('66')this is the one im on about, may be of intrest to others woe have their filters set at a jaunty angle.I used to use thee,s before I modded my take off.Application & Descripition RELIANTDescripition Filter Type Height [mm]60 Outer Diameter [mm]75 Inner Diameter [mm]70 Thread Size3/4"x16http://www.autopartoo.com/oem/champion/c108606.htmlM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGGT6 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Thanks M,I will keep this info for the next filter change.I didn't want to squash the filter because it needed a good 5 mm reduction and that much may have disturbed the join between the side wall and the base causing the filter to leak. Cheers,Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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