Need to fit another UJ in the column to avoid Zetec oil filter. Any suggestions on how to form new 'pivot' point.
Cheers
Steve
I think the accepted method is to use a well secured enlarged rose joint slid over the column, this would provide excellent stability and also retain
the articulation for the column!
hth
Steve
cant you fit a shorter oil filter ?
or remote oil filter? ... and oil cooler whilst you're at it
Found a Renault filter that 'fits' but needs a bit of a dent (2-3mm in the top) to clear the column. Any thoughts???
Steve
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Originally posted by midge
Found a Renault filter that 'fits' but needs a bit of a dent (2-3mm in the top) to clear the column. Any thoughts???
Steve
Not quite as simple as hitting it with a hammer id suspect.
it would be a bit of a pain to have to remove the steering i-shaft every time you need to do an oil filter change (which i suspect would be regular if
the filter is smaller than standard). I guess the 2-3mm doesnt take into account engine movement.
There must be people who have fitted Zetecs into MK's with a suitable fix. Remote housing sounds plausible.
I managed to get away with the renault turbo filter FRAM PH4546 it is close but i shifted the engie over a few mm's to make it a better fit.
I did measure up for a remote filter but the housing is the same size as the renault filter, really if zetecs series 1 silver tops are to be used the
tunnel needs to be modded and the engine pulled back a couple of inches. This would cure the problem for sure, also it would make the the gearstick on
a type 9 in line with the steering wheel.
It would be interesting to see if the new chassis will make placement easier.
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Originally posted by bob
really if zetecs series 1 silver tops are to be used the tunnel needs to be modded and the engine pulled back a couple of inches. This would cure the problem for sure, also it would make the the gearstick on a type 9 in line with the steering wheel.
