[Supras] 7mGTE oil filter remval trick

[Rockey Fox]

I used Perma-Cool kit IIRC.

----- Original Message ----
From: sprigmo1 <sprigmo1 at yahoo.com>
To: cthommes at adelphia.net
Cc: car club <supras at supras.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 3:47:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Supras] 7mGTE oil filter remval trick


What kit r u using to relocate?
--- cthommes at adelphia.net wrote:

> Under RH headlight.  Very easy to plumb provided you
> don't have the stock airbox (especially in
> conjunction with a full flow cooler if you go that
> route) and very easy to access and change later.
> 
> -Craig
> 
> ---- sprigmo1 <sprigmo1 at yahoo.com> wrote: 
> > I've never had a problem takin filters off either,
> but
> > I am considering relocating the flter now that the
> > motor is out.  What the general consensus on the
> > placement.
> > --- "Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)"
> > <Brian.Walker2 at VDOT.Virginia.gov> wrote:
> > 
> > > This is an interesting thread. I don't think
> removal
> > > of the filter
> > > neccesarily requires a tool, I think it's more
> the
> > > small amount of space
> > > doesn't allow the torque to remove by hand. I've
> > > changed the same filter
> > > on my Tacoma and other Toyotas countless times
> by
> > > hand with mechanics
> > > gloves. Really it's only supposed to be
> tightened
> > > 3/4 turn once the
> > > gasket makes contact.
> > > 
> > > The tool I use is a spring loaded filter socket
> that
> > > holds tension
> > > against the filter body in the counter clockwise
> > > direction only (can
> > > only be used to remove filter, not tighten) I've
> > > never used a universal
> > > on the end of the extension to it as it grips as
> > > long as a portion is
> > > around the filter shell.
> > > I was thinking about using an adaptor that would
> > > allow temp/psi sensor
> > > installation but I believe the only ones
> available
> > > use a smaller Toyota
> > > filter. It also seems that if this were
> sandwhiched
> > > between the filter
> > > and block you'd have even less room to work
> with.
> > > Anyone used a fitting
> > > to do this?
> > > 
> > > The relocation kit would be nice but I'm not
> sure
> > > installing with the
> > > engine in place would be a reasonable task.
> > > Brian W 
> > > 
> > > From: supras-bounces at supras.com
> > > [mailto:supras-bounces at supras.com] On
> > > Behalf
> > > Of berniek at technicaldevelop.com
> > > Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 2:22 AM
> > > To: Supras at supras.com; Supras at supras.com
> > > Subject: [Supras] 7mGTE oil filter remval trick
> > > 
> > >     Hand tightening of the better oil filters
> with
> > > deeper section 
> > > gaskets is more critical than with lower quality
> > > filters.  The gasket 
> > > expands significantly and "walks outboard" under
> > > high pressure 
> > > conditions and conseqently the filter can be
> hard to
> > > remove.  I'm using 
> > > Purolator Pure1 filters at the moment and ran
> into
> > > this problem.  Steps 
> > > were as follows.
> > > 
> > > 
> > >     1.  The only way to get the filter off is
> with a
> > > stamped steel 
> > > "wrench" which fits the flutes at the the bottom
> of
> > > the can.  In my 
> > > (our) situation the filter wrench requies a 3/8
> > > universal joint and a 
> > > long extension.  Yet the wrench began to slip. 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
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> > 
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  Malik
  It Ain't Eazy Being Me!!!!
  92Trbo Supra 367whp
  92 Supra Turbo Targa, 
RC Engineering 560 injectors, Blitz peek hold 
  device, Apexi Super AFC, Apexi AVC-R, HKS 
  Timing Gears, Turbonetics CT-26 upgraded 
  turbo, K&N FIPKE, catch can modification, 
RPS Turbo clutch, Apexi N1 Exhaust, Paisley 
  downpipe, Random Technology High flow 
  CAT,  AEM UEGO Wideband 02 Unit, CSF 
  Aluminum 52mm Race radiator, Walbro 
  Racing Fuel Pump, Aeromotive AFPR, 
  Horsepower Freaks 700hp custom Supra 
  intercooler and hardpipes,  Greddy bov, HKS 
  3000Pipe 




    
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