Re: Oil filter and cross reference info

[jtrealty@xxxx]

SUBSTITUTE AT YOUR OWN RISK! Not too long ago James Espey had some 
filters cut open. The differences are great. In general the parts sold 
by the Delorean venders are of higher quality than the "will fit" 
parts that you can obtain localy. Usually you will know when you will 
need an oil filter so there is plenty of time to order one. They also 
supply the copper gasket that should be replaced for the drain plug. 
IMHO we owners should purchase the parts we need for our cars from the 
venders who make a living keeping the supply of parts available from 
the door pistons which have to be specially manufactured to the oil 
filters you might be able to get localy. Only through the business 
that we generate are the Delorean venders able to continue to source 
parts that are no longer manufactured. Take for example the new door 
handles. No owner or club could afford to have them made. The sales we 
make with the venders goes toward this effort including oil filters. 
You could complain about the high price of parts but think where you 
would be and if you would even have your Delorean if many of the parts 
were not available at all!
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Doc" <doctor280@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> A FRAM PH2870A is perfect
> 
> -Paul #16811
> ________________________________________
> 
> The fit maybe is perfect, but the Fram filter does not have the 
valve that
> keeps the oil from draining back into the pan. This will cause a dry 
start
> every time you start your engine. Not something I would want.
> 
> Robert Starling
> Vin#05252