Alex Posted July 11, 2001 Share Posted July 11, 2001 Ok, I'm going to do an oil change etc asap. I've heard about hi flow fuel filters and hi performance oil filters. But that's about all I've heard. Who sells em, how much and are the worth the cost. A standard Toyota sourced oil filter is about £10 so I think I can push the boat out on this item! Regards Alex H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 The items in question can be sourced from a number of places. Problem is though, the up-rated stuff tends to be physically larger. They are normally incorporated at the design stage. For example, one of my ideas with the oil cooler design is to have a remote filter head which will be mounted so as to give more space for a larger oil filter. At the stock location there simply isn't room. Yours, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 12, 2001 Author Share Posted July 12, 2001 So, who make them? I've found one kit in the States but it requires a replacement fuel pump to get the uprated fuel filter (guess it stands to reason) I would like to deal with a UK suplier so if I could have some names I can take it from there.... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 Ash, I hope that your oil filter location will be a little easier to get too as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash Posted July 13, 2001 Share Posted July 13, 2001 Phil.......... That's the main reason why I thought the thing just *had* to go in a remote location. I can't believe how hard the filter is to get to. I developed a way of swapping it from the top by releasing the P/Steering tank and tie-wrapping it out of the way and reaching down the side. But fiddly or what. Alex.......... The guy you really need to contact is Chris Wilson. He knows more about uprated race stuff than the whole Supras list put together. I'm sure he'll be able to supply you with whatever parts you need. It appears, however, he is not on this list. Which is a shame really. Not only is he a very valuable source of knowledge, he's a tops guy to boot. Yours, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted July 13, 2001 Share Posted July 13, 2001 Ash is your removal of the power steering reservoir quicker than the, reaching up from underneath while hot oil dribbles down your arm method. A 2000m oil change is pending so any info appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash Posted July 13, 2001 Share Posted July 13, 2001 I don't know to be honest. I just prefer the unscrew from above method. But it's darned fiddly however you do it. With my method you need to stuff the underneath of the filter with some rags in order to absorb the oil. Whereas the other way the operator tends to absorb it. Yours, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted July 13, 2001 Share Posted July 13, 2001 Yes I know:o I think I will try the standing up method this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted July 13, 2001 Share Posted July 13, 2001 Ash I too was fairly amazed at the lack of space there was to get the damn oil filter out from above ! so much so that i left it to someone else. I haven't got axle stands or ramps so couldn't really do it from below. Please could you post ste-by-step instructions on how to get the oil filter off from above? Chris Wilson also said that you need to get the PAS reservoir out the way and then it's possible. Any chance of a 1, 2, 3 ?? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash Posted July 14, 2001 Share Posted July 14, 2001 Well, basically all you do is remove the PS tank. Undo the three bolts and unclip the section of the wiring loom that is also attached to the tank mountings and hold it back with a plastic tie-wrap. This gives you just enough space to reach down and undo the filter. Yours, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Booth Posted July 15, 2001 Share Posted July 15, 2001 I have a much better method. I call it the Powerstation approach. That is, I approach Powerstation and I pay them to do it all. D'you know, I never get a drop of oil anywhere on me, incidentally, they don't either. They add flushing agent, wizz car up into the air, complain bitterly about the effing filter and then leave it draining for 30 minutes. Then they fill it up with Silkolene and charge me a pittance. No incentive for me to go anywhere near it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ash Posted July 15, 2001 Share Posted July 15, 2001 Ah, but that spoils oil the fun. LOL Yours, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Booth Posted July 15, 2001 Share Posted July 15, 2001 Yes, but I get all my fun playing with the wiggly copper bits, only getting my hands dirty when absolutely necessary. E.g. by pulling my front bumper off and taking it to the back door of the body-shop, collecting it on a Saturday morning and re-fitting it myself, I saved £400+ on the hole filling and painting. That falls into the realm of necessary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.