Interesting, when I did some research the 2870a is used on the B28F engine in another application (I forget which, I'll try to find out). I also have some documents from Volvo on the B28F where both the fram, bosch, and perflux numbers are listed if I remember correctly(I'll dig those out too if I can). Darkstar -----Original Message----- From: Soma576@xxxxxxx [mailto:Soma576@xxxxxxx] Sent: September 7, 2004 10:47 AM To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [DML] Re: Ignition issue- RESOLVED (long) In a message dated 9/7/04 8:35:31 AM Central Daylight Time, Soma576@xxxxxxx writes: > The difference is Fram does not make a filter that is exactly for the > DeLorean application due to the side-mount design. I work in the industry > and talked > to a FRAM application technician and this is FACT. if the filter were > mounted upside down (hanging down) it would be ok. the main difference is in > the > anti-drain back valve design (or lack of). > > Andy As an update to my above post, today I called the specialist again and he told me that the PH7328 Fram filter is the closest match they have. it DOES have an anti drainback valve. The information is contrary to what i posted earlier today. This filter MAY work but then again, there may be gasket or clearance problems. the flow rate or other internal valves could differ from the Purflux application. besides - i find it hard to believe that anyone could need an oil filter RIGHT NOW rather than wait 3 days for the perfect one, at a slightly higher cost. Darkstar - the 2870A filter is NOT an approved filter for the DeLorean, coming from this Fram representative. i didn't ask why not but he said he would not recommend it even though it fits. if you would like more information i can call him back. i do know that that filter is used on a wide variety of VW and Audi vehicles dating back to maybe three decades and is still in use today. Andy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/