Date:         Tue, 16 Dec 1997 16:35:42 -0800
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Subject:      Re: EV oil filter relocation
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> Date:    Mon, 15 Dec 1997 21:32:45 -0800
> From:    W Li <wli@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
> Subject: EV oil filter relocation
>
> I'd like to ask the list about their opinion on relocating the oil
> filter
> for ease of service. Has anyone done it on a Eurovan?
>
Yes, this is exactly what I did on my on my 93 EV GL. I got a pair of
hoses (about 4' long), a remote oil filter adapter, and a remote filter
mount from the local Aeroquip dealer. Total cost was about $70.

> Will this risk the engine at all?
>
Only if a hose bursts, I suppose. The hoses I bought looked pretty
bulletproof though. In three years, I've had zero problems. And an oil
change takes about 10 minutes instead of an hour and a half.

> What should the hose ID be to minimize pressure drops?
>
I think the I.D. on the hoses were 1/2" or 5/8". The Aeroquip pressure
drop chart showed a total drop of only 1 or 2 psig.

Hope this helps,

Tony Treace
atreace@hasimons.com