L5W
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 07:15 PM |
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Zetec oil filter and steering link
Hi,
I've got an issue with the oil filter on an early 2.0L zetec from a mondeo and the steering column link.
I've been doing some searching on here and can see that Coozer got round this with a remote filter but looking at the clearance on mine, I
don't think there is enough room.
Other searches mention adding a new support, a rose joint and a second u/j link. If anyone has some pictures of how they've done theirs that
would be great!
Thanks,
Lee
http://l5w-mk-indy-zetec.blogspot.com/
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mad4x4
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 07:34 PM |
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I had the same problem
I moved my steering rack over so that steering connect other side of the chassis leg
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 07:36 PM |
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There are two differant oil pumps. The second may give clearance for a remote filter.
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L5W
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 08:03 PM |
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Thanks for the replies, i didn't know there were two types of oil pumps for the zetec, will look into it
http://l5w-mk-indy-zetec.blogspot.com/
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robocog
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 08:03 PM |
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Faced the same issues in mine
Went with a shorter pump (1.8 Fiesta /Escort item) and remote filter plumbed in
Regards
Rob
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 08:29 PM |
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i put an extra UJ in the shaft and used a renault 5 turdo oil filter,they are thinner than a thin thing on a diet
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 08:32 PM |
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Yup, i had the same issue on my indy.
I modified my shaft with a support bearing and an extra u/j.
I have enough room to fit a full size mondeo filter in now.
Andy
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austin man
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 09:35 PM |
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done 2 zetecs now on with the third I weldet another tubue between the botom chasis rail and the round diagonal, mountes a bracket onto it. Cut the
steering shaft and welded in another uJ some pics in my archive of the first install we used a suspension bush to carry the shaft, 4 year on and no
significant wear
the car was an MK
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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austin man
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 09:41 PM |
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MK steering mod latest 2010
Most recent modification
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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L5W
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 10:35 PM |
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Thanks again for the replies and the photo, its given me plenty to think about
http://l5w-mk-indy-zetec.blogspot.com/
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James
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 11:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by theconrodkid
i put an extra UJ in the shaft and used a renault 5 turdo oil filter,they are thinner than a thin thing on a diet
Take care if you go this way- Renault 5 is not the correct thread. It fits, but it's not on right and couple of people have had major leaks.
Hopefully someone who knows more will post as I can't remember the correct filter.
Cheers,
James
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zetec
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| posted on 24/2/10 at 11:47 PM |
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Tilt the engine slightly down and to the left and the filter will fit just under, that said I did make my own mounts. No problems after 8000
miles.
 
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bob
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| posted on 26/2/10 at 12:00 AM |
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Yup as zetec pushed the engine over a few mm's and a very slight tilt was enough to fit the smaller oil filter.
The renault 5 turbo filter is not the exact thread size BUT and its a big BUT, you do not have to tighten oil filters by hand until your fingers
bleed.
Have used the renault filters for the last 3 years with no problems at all.
 
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L5W
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| posted on 26/4/10 at 07:14 PM |
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Hi,
I mocked up the mod I'm planning to do to the steering link to clear the oil filter. A few photos below.
Can anyone can spot anything that might cause a problem before i got ahead and tidy the box section post and then weld it onto the chassis plate?
Thanks,
Lee
http://l5w-mk-indy-zetec.blogspot.com/
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whitestu
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 07:42 AM |
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quote:
Have used the renault filters for the last 3 years with no problems at all.
+1
stu
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coozer
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| posted on 28/4/10 at 08:01 AM |
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Hi, not wanting to compromise on oil filter capacity (trying to keep it OEM and because of the thinner oil zetecs use) I manipulated the engine around
a bit when I was making mounts to give me enough clearance for a remote and full size filter.
Lotusmadandys and Austin Mans solution was very neat and can easily be achieved.
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