Aribert,
The Bosch filter that came on it is only 3 inches in diameter. That
might explain why you are having trouble mounting one that is 3.63" The
length is just a hair over 2.5".
Regards,
Joe
Aribert_Neumann@magna.on.ca wrote:
>
> FWIW: I just purchased a used oil cooler kit for a GT-6 (courtesy of Joe
> Curry). This is a Flowtec unit and not the MOCAL unit as described in the
>prior
> e-mail below. THe system had a Bosch P/N 72129 filter on it. This cross
> references to:
> Purolator L10101 (was PER 101)
> AC PF952
> Motorcraft FL-313
> Wix 51335
> Fram PH3512
>
> I purchased the Purolator version. THe dimensions of the filter can are 2.5
>in.
> length from sealing ring to end of can, 3.63 in. OD and a 2.63 in. nominal
>seal
> diameter. The filter box also states: replaces Renault 7700-542-086. I
>have
> yet to install the unit but it looks to be a bit too tight to have the filter
> positioned vertically under the filter adapter and clear the frame.
>
> I have yet to try to cross-reference to any of the filters listed below in the
> prior e-mail.
>
> However, that filter is too long to use on my Vitesse and GT6's whereon the
> chassis/frame rails are in the way.
>
> We therefore have to use a shorter oil filter cannister...it is about the
> same length as the one found on the Spitfire, (which I think has a
> different/smaller fitting).
>
> Alternative part numbers for the Short Oil Filter Cannister for the MOCAL
> 6-cylinder kit include:
>
> Unipart GFE173
> Halfords HOF200
> Champion C104
> Crosland 529
> Motaquip VFL123
>
> I appreciate that you won't be able to get some of those in the USA, but a
> good motor factors should be able to cross-reference for you, and possibly
> give you a list of equivalent numbers in your market.
>
> (The Crosland Oil Filter Cross-reference book held by motor factors is
> particularly good)
>
> There is also a VERY short filter which will fit, I think it is the Crosland
> 659,
> (the number was in gold paint on the dark blue filter, and rubbed off)
> which I was told is proper to the Renault Fuego.
>
> Best of Luck.
>
> L?on F Guyot
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