Oil filter relocation completed

[Pygmy Warrior]

After performing the first oil change on my 2.3l, I will be adding this before the next oil change. Thank you for the info!

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[Pygmy Warrior]

The Derale 25708 notes an in and out in the casting. Does the Derale 35703 have it as well?
Thanks!

 

[kodiakisland]

It’s cool and all, but seriously don’t understand the need. I have no problem reaching straight in and removing the filter. This is one of the easiest filters to remove on anything made in the last 20 years that I have changed.
I simply reach in with my right hand and remove. Less than 5 minutes to remove and replace with no drip or mess whatsoever.

Maybe it’s easier with a lift instead of stock suspension, but it’s so easy through the wheelwell?

 

[Just_Jim]

It’s cool and all, but seriously don’t understand the need. I have no problem reaching straight in and removing the filter. This is one of the easiest filters to remove on anything made in the last 20 years that I have changed.
I simply reach in with my right hand and remove. Less than 5 minutes to remove and replace with no drip or mess whatsoever.

I guess you don't have 37x13.5's and aren't 6'1 @250# with minimal body fat.

I don't fit in my wheel well.

I wish the 4d's front doors were bigger too. I sit behind the B-pillar while driving.

 

[Just_Jim]

The Derale 25708 notes an in and out in the casting. Does the Derale 35703 have it as well?
Thanks!

I don't know, but it's easy to see which is which when it's in your hands.

Btw, We're over 53K miles and no issues.

 

[kodiakisland]

I guess you don't have 37x13.5's and aren't 6'1 @250# with minimal body fat.

I don't fit in my wheel well.

I wish the 4d's front doors were bigger too. I sit behind the B-pillar while driving.

Nope, just 35s and far shorter arms. We’ll see when I go to 37s if it’s as easy.

For me it’s just right there:

 

[coffeetwitch]

Finally got around to installing this at my last oil change. also have forscan lite. does anyone know what normal engine oil pressure is for this engine? like an idiot, i did not grab a base line before mod.

 

[Sidney073]

About how long did it take you to do this conversion, and can you post a picture of the relocated (2nd) Oil Filter Mount?
I think you did a great job, and it looks great too.

 

[Luthier419]

Mein Gott……

I didn’t know the 2.3’s had a can filter.. but when i saw this…. I thought… i wonder…..

yep….

there’s a ready made kit to relocate the filter on the MK 7 fiesta to a place where you can actually get at it…

i’ve got 270k miles on the thing… just ordered a new timing belt and water pump.. gonna order that too…

50+ oil changes over 12 years…. I i just kept bitching, swearing, twisting and grunting every time i changed the oil?

 

[Sidney073]

As someone who does his own maintenance, I was a bit underwhelmed at the side access past my 35x12.50's. Sure, you can crank the wheel and reach in there, and there's kinda enough room to wiggle past the brake lines if you use your left hand... But why?

So I took a trip to the Amazon jungle and found the needed stuffs, then went out in the shop and whipped up a mounting bracket that slipped into the rear crash bar sleeve. Drilled the needed hole to retain it with a 1/4-20 bolt, and whipped up the two -10 hoses.

Voila! No more trouble changing filters.

I did make one change after these pics were taken. I moved the filter base down on the bracket so the 45° AN fittings weren't so close to the firewall. The filter is still tucked nicely above the bottom plane of the frame out of harms way.

I also debated mounting the filter horizontally (like on the engine) so cracking the seal dumps the oil down, but I've taken a liking to stabbing the bottom of my filters first, and that resolves the oil cascading around the cannisters when you spin them off, and vertical mounting allows pre-filling the filter.

About how long did it take you to do this conversion, and can you post a picture of the relocated (2nd) Oil Filter Mount?
I think you did a great job, and it looks great too.

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