Oil filter re-location

ED_MX5 · Postby **ED_MX5** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 6:41 pm

Hi all, So I am looking for a relocation kit for my oil filter.
I also have a few sensors that I need to attach.
I have found what seems to be a good relocation kit without hoses that has two ports in it, one for temp and one for oil pressure.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLOX-Oil-Filter ... f4&vxp=mtr

But I have also heard that the Thompson kit is good, but it one has one hole for a sensor. Though apparently you can buy an adaptor that srews between the relocation hoses to mount an adaptor in.
Like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130762709100?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

If it's a good quality kit, I would probably prefer the first one, I just need to find where to buy the right hoses.

Anyone got any for or against on either of these kits?
Thanks.

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:38 pm

I'm wary of the eBay oil filter kits. The Blocks tend to be solid billet aluminium blocks which seem OK but the fittings/barbs are cheaply made and prone to leaks (the barbs are incredibly light and feel cheap). I think if you bought decent fittings/barbs, such as SpeedFlow or Aeroflow, they'd probably be OK though.

If you're buying a kit, you may as well get one that accommodates the 2 sensors.

deviant · Postby **deviant** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:38 pm

You can buy everything you need in Australia...No Need to spend $160 just on the filter blocks.

I made my own set of braided hoses for my car after reading a few online tutorials but for an easy life I will use pushlock fittings and rubber hose next time.

These guys are great for this kind of thing: http://www.vpw.com.au/Category/Index/20

speed freak · Postby **speed freak** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 7:56 pm

The Works Engineering one from mania is great, got one on my nb8b and reasonable price too, comes with everything you need and great quality.

manga_blue · Postby **manga_blue** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:09 pm

One of the most popular reasons I've seen for early retirement at track days has been burst/leaking filter relocation kits. I think I've now seen six unhappy punters pack up and limp home early with oil all over their engine bay.

ED_MX5 · Postby **ED_MX5** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:15 pm

Lokiel-So maybe if I just bought that block and buy different high quality fittings it should be ok?
I can't see how they could stuff up the block, but I completely get the fittings side of things.

Deviant-I have emailed them to ask about what parts I will need to build the kit I would like.
As their basic kits don't have two ports. Hopefully they can help me.

I guess we'll see what comes out on top. Thanks for the input.

Lokiel · Postby **Lokiel** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:28 pm

ED_MX5 wrote:Lokiel-So maybe if I just bought that block and buy different high quality fittings it should be ok?
I can't see how they could stuff up the block, but I completely get the fittings side of things.
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My answer here is "probably". Without actually seeing the block I can't confidently recommend it which is why going with a quality unit is worth the extra $$$.

ED_MX5 · Postby **ED_MX5** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:40 pm

Yeah good answer, I normally don't go for much ebay stuff. But this one looked kind of decent.
Guess the proof is in the pudding sometimes. I am looking at another kit too, I'll just weigh up the costs and decide which way to go. Whether to chance it an possibly save some money and still get a good kit, or just buy outright top of the line.

rascal · Postby **rascal** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:45 pm

ED_MX5 wrote:Lokiel-So maybe if I just bought that block and buy different high quality fittings it should be ok?
I can't see how they could stuff up the block, but I completely get the fittings side of things.

They could make the block centre too thin such that the threaded adaptor hits home before the block touches the base on the motor..Dont ask me how I know this one... :evil:

Now have a Works Engineering one and it fits exactly as it should..

ED_MX5 · Postby **ED_MX5** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:51 pm

^^ Point taken

Nevyn72 · Postby **Nevyn72** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 11:41 pm

The eBay one looks to be the same as the one I installed.
It took four complete re-installs before I finally got it to stop leaking.....

2 problem areas,
- the o-rings between the engine side fitting and the block would leak.
- and where the hoses fitted into each end block, the hoses would come loose.

If I was to go again I'd probably get the Thompson.

Mr Morlock · Postby **Mr Morlock** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:32 pm

if you weigh it up its not worth doing. Why move it - just because changing a filter is a bit tricky to remove every 6 months. They say you should be able to remove the filter by hand if its not over tight. As manga says if you do have a failure it would prove to be a poor investment.

deviant · Postby **deviant** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 5:23 pm

He has sensors that need somewhere to tap in for oil pressure and temperature.

For a road only car I would not bother but for a track car where you are doing an oil change every other event having the filter in a really easy location is well worth it. Track cars are labour intensive things so anything to make life easier!

ED_MX5 · Postby **ED_MX5** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:55 pm

^ Ain't that the truth. Yeah, I need somewhere to put my sensors. and that just made the most sense. Also, as I will be tracking it I do want something easy to do my oil changes as deviant said.
Plus, my JDMWATTS increase with a remote filter.