Disco 1 Oil filter housing relocation .
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My only question is why? It's not especially vulnerable where it is.
I don't know of any kit available off the shelf but if you manage to find one then please post up, I googled the part you posted and found nothing so not sure what you are trying to show us?
Personally I wouldn't bother, fit a T piece and a pressure gauge, absolutely but not relocation.
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+1 ^^^^^ Is it just changing filters that is the reason for this desire? Filters can be a bit of a pain, but if you loosen the filter a tiny bit before starting the engine (rubber gloves should be enough to get the grip), then warm the engine up to get the oil to flow, taking the filter off is easier. Course you need to not put the new one on too tight, so the first one you ever do may need a gator grip type strap wrench. Then, once the sump is empty, reposition the oil catch tray and take the filter off. Being upside down is a pain, I agree. I always try to put a plastic bag over it and then just drop it into the bag as fast as poss. But it does need to be the right sort of bag. So many have holes!
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I like to use a Punch or screwdriver and tap tap tap a nice hole in the bottom to allow it to drain/.
Personally don't see why many feel the need to crank filters on like ape's
Personally don't see why many feel the need to crank filters on like ape's
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That's because some people don't understand the the theory behind a activated flexible pressure seal.I like to use a Punch or screwdriver and tap tap tap a nice hole in the bottom to allow it to drain/.
Personally don't see why many feel the need to crank filters on like ape's
Such seals occur in many parts on a vehicle, with no need to muscle the securing bolts/threads, but still the next punter that needs to remove the component to fix the seal leak has to half destroy the part to replace the seal.
Amen!
- These super complex instructions ( ) are even written on most filters ..... but it appears that most people are unable to follow them On the D1, I have found that a Walls 1800ml ice cream container * is just about perfect for sitting on the top of the diff case - undo the filter, drop it in said container ... and let the drips follow ....
* = Better if it's empty of Ice Cream first
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I'd have to raid someone else's bin to get an empty ice cream container, the boss lady denies me the pleasures of ice cream, s'not allowed!Amen!
On the D1, I have found that a Walls 1800ml ice cream container * is just about perfect for sitting on the top of the diff case - undo the filter, drop it in said container ... and let the drips follow ....
* = Better if it's empty of Ice Cream first
Thank's for the welcome and all the interest. As for removing the filter not a problem . I have chain type and clamp tool, also hammer,chisel and ring spanner, as a last resort! The reason for this question is last time I changed filter I unscrewed it no problem -- then let it fall it got jammed and oil everywhere! Mr. gasket oil filter relocation kit ( google it ! ) would seem to solve the problem. As for oil pressure I am not talking about how to read it, I am wondering about loss of pressure,due to using using hoses in this kit! A long winded reply hope it cover's all who showed an interest. Cheers.
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There are so many simpler, less complicated and cheaper ways to stop the oil filter change mess, some have already been suggested, it's a job you only do every 5 or 10 K and even if you do spill a bit of oil on the diff housing, so what? I use that as an opportunity to make it all look shiney again. Every Disco Tdi ever made has its oil filter "down there", so there are a lot of us in the same boat.
About the oil pressure, if the kit you looked at is a professionally designed and produced kit it should be right for the job.
If you you decide to go ahead and spend the money and fit a remote filter kit, don't forget to post and show us in pictures the results.
