I was under the impression this piece was not original but something
people added to keep oil in the filter.
--- Gerardo Magana <gmagana@softcom.net> wrote:
> I personally prefer a factory Nissan oil filter in my car, one thing
> to keep
> in mind is that when you change your filter is not to lose the small
> cylinder in the inside that is meant to keep the oil in there for
> when you
> start your engine, I foget what that piece is called but I'm sure
> some of
> you know what I am talking about. With non factory oil filters this
> piece
> sometimes gets tossed, That's why I feel its better to use the
> factory
> filter.
> my 2 cents,
> Gerardo Magana
> 67.5 Solex
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> To: "Datsun Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2001 8:45 AM
> Subject: Fram Oil Filters
>
>
> > For those of you who don't know my recently rebuilt H20 was wiped
> out when
> > the Fram filter casing developed a crack and all my oil spewed
> forth rust
> > proofing my car with 5 quarts of oil but causing me to build a new
> short
> > block. I originally thought it was the Oring but it wasn't.
> >
> > I made mention of this fact last night at my MG club meeting and
> someone
> > asked me a Q of what brand it was. When I told him he smiled and
> said I
> > thought so. Seems the same happened to him also.
> >
> > Several months ago a mechanic I know told me of replacing 2 Acura
> engines
> > because of a cracked filter case. And both used Fram oil filters. I
> > poo-pooed that as I had been using Frams for 30 years with no
> problems.
> >
> > An attorney at the law firm I work for is going to sign a letter
> which I
> > will compose and send to Allied Signal. I can't wait to see their
> response
> > but we both know what it will be. They will deny it. Hopefully
> there will
> be
> > some cases of Allied Signal being sued for the same problem by
> others.
> >
> > Be forwarned, Fram filters are CRAP!!!!!!
> >
> > Ironically, that was the last Fram filter I had and would ever use,
> the
> rest
> > are AC Delcos. Penske filters are also Frams.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > PS - Anyone in the NY area want to help pull an engine???? Spare R
block?
=====
Adam
'70 1600 SPL311-28181
http://www.picturetrail.com/abend
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