RE: [DML] Re: Oil Filters, again! and again and again

[PAUL LEGUTKI <legutki@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

But some guy responded , a past employee of Fram, that
Frams are not what they used to be. I checked with
K&N, against their cross for the Volvo engine and they
disavow use of the corresponding filter. I don't
understand, same engine, why it won't satisfy Delorean
specifications.ChicagoPaul
--- Joe Dalton <joe.dalton@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi John,
> 
>  
> 
> I am not a technician so what I know about oil
> filters
> has been derived from more technically people and
> written information.
> 
>  
> 
> An important item is that oil filters should have
> anti
> drain back, so when starting cold there will be oil
> in
> the engine more quickly.
> 
> A larger filter usually may filter better as it
> contains
> a larger filtering body.
> 
> A larger filter also has a larger surface for heath
> exchange, so heath buildup is not going that  high
> as in
> a smaller size filter.
> 
>  
> 
> The Purflux filter as mentioned suitable for use in
> a De
> Lorean car is the same as for a Renault R25 V6
> injection
> (same engine as De Lorean). 
> 
> It also is used in Volvo and Renault Alpine.
> 
> Size is height in mm: 89, diameter in mm is 76.
> 
> Type is LS592A, Gencod is 328606193987.
> 
>  
> 
> The FRAM PH2870A is among others used in German
> cars,
> like VW Golf.
> 
> The model name is Extra Guard (not on the VW type as
> this is an OEM filter).
> 
> Size is height in mm: 99,7, diameter in mm is 66,7.
> 
> Though a little longer in height, it is somewhat
> smaller
> in diameter.
> 
>  
> 
> FRAM seems to be the only manufacturer I found up to
> now
> that has a dropdown search list that also contains
> our
> De Lorean car.
> 
> At the Purflux site (http://www.filtrauto.com/) you
> only
> can find Renault/Volvo cars.
> 
> Both filters comply to the anti drain back, which is
> the
> post important factor in my opinion.
> 
> Considering that there are more mopar manufacturers
> and
> the fact that each type of use may profit from a
> specific make and model it may well be that there
> are
> more oil filters that will suit the De Lorean and
> may
> fulfill the demands of the driving style of it's
> owner.
> 
>  
> 
> You may want to visit
> http://minimopar.knizefamily.net/oilfilterstudy.html
> for
> an independant review on filtering.
> 
>  
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Welmoed.
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Vita contin git. Vive com eo.
> 
>  
> 
> From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John
> Hervey
> Sent: donderdag 8 maart 2007 01:10
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [DML] Re: Oil Filters, again!
> 
>  
> 
> Please tell me what the advantages are. I have yet
> to
> know. Nobody knows
> except what DMCH has told them.
> John
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of
> welmoedj
> Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 3:45 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com> 
> Subject: [DML] Re: Oil Filters, again!
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Being at the other side of the big dip (Netherlands)
> this discussion 
> is also of interest.
> However I am using a VW Golf filter that has the
> same
> advantages as 
> the Purflux, although it's longer. Nevertheless it
> does
> not interfere 
> with the oil sender. And because of its length it's
> easier to remove.
> As there also are a lot of VW's in the US this
> filter
> may be an 
> affordable replacement.
> 
> Welmoed.
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com> , "John Hervey"
> <john@...> wrote:
> >
> > Email me off line for price and delivery.
> > John Hervey
> > www.deloreanautoparts.com
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com> ] On 
> Behalf Of
> > pool05743
> > Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 2:40 PM
> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com> 
> > Subject: [DML] Re: Oil Filters, again!
> > 
> > John - I would be interested in purchasing purflux
> oil
> filters if 
> you 
> > can get them!
> > 
> > Eric Pool 5743
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:dmcnews%40yahoogroups.com> , "John Hervey"
> <john@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Dan, 
> > > I also know they are still available. I just
> don't
> understand why 
> > Houston
> > > would tell everyone that it was the best filter
> to
> use and then 
> > after they
> > > got rid of the ones they have would switch to
> Bosch.
> If they are 
> > that good
> > > as they say, the folks would pay a higher price
> to
> get them. I 
> can 
> 
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