I've converted my three bearing engine to take the later, spin-on oil filter.
A fantastic modification that makes more frequent oil changes a doddle.
The thing is, I've only got one more UniPart oil filter left.
They seem difficult to obtain so any recommendations for a suitable, non return valve type (being upside down, very important), correct volume filter will be mucho appreciated.
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Re: Best oil filter question...
Hi Adrian
Try College Motors near Burford Oxon. Tel 01993 823560. They have just taken delivery of a batch of old stock Unipart GFE121 oil filters. They sold me one for £6.
Mike Barclay
Try College Motors near Burford Oxon. Tel 01993 823560. They have just taken delivery of a batch of old stock Unipart GFE121 oil filters. They sold me one for £6.
Mike Barclay
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There are many suitable oil filters available quite cheaply from, for instance, ebay. I have on my car at the moment a Mahle OC23, but I also have on the shelf a Mann W7008. Both fit, both have anti-drain back flaps. The Mann filter is a bit slimmer than the Mahle, so looks neater in the engine bay. Here is a link to all the filters that are alternatives for the Mahle OC23, there are 481 of them including some Unipart ones - curiously the Mann W7008 doesn't appear on the list even though I know it fits. I use this type on my Dolomite 1850 which needs a slim filter.
https://www.oilfilter-crossreference.co ... MAHLE/OC23
https://www.oilfilter-crossreference.co ... MAHLE/OC23
Mike
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I used to use AC X19 filters but they're no longer available so I've been using Fram PH2857A ones. I can get them from my local independent motor factor.
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Re: Best oil filter question...
I have been using WIX 7078 as supplied by MGOC for the last 3 years.((Listed as part number GFE 121 / EQV GFE 422 on their invoice) price at 28 06 22 £3.95 inc vat).
Cheers
Charles
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Charles
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