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Conquest oil filter change
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Conquest oil filter change
Both the handbook and manual suggest disconnecting the oil pressure switch, unbolting the adaptor plate and removing the whole assembly before removing the through bolt to gain access to the filter. Am I missing something here? Can't you just remove the through bolt with the whole assembly in situ?
Andy
1954 Conquest Mk1, 1956 Conquest Mk2, 1957 Conquest Century Mk2, 1955 Austin A90 Westminster
1954 Conquest Mk1, 1956 Conquest Mk2, 1957 Conquest Century Mk2, 1955 Austin A90 Westminster
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Re: Conquest oil filter change
You can, Andy, but it's a b***er to do...............access is the problem.
Neil
Neil
Normal for Norfolk
Re: Conquest oil filter change
I agree with Neil much easier to take off as a Unit. Have had many happy times under the car with oil running down my arms.
Dennis
Dennis
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Re: Conquest oil filter change
Ok thanks for the warnings. Will I need to get a new gasket for the adaptor plate then or do they normally survive? I have a similar set up on the A90 and I just remove the central bolt but it is a bit fiddly (and oily)! I suppose one advantage of doing it off the car is that you can prime (fill) the filter housing easier.
Andy
1954 Conquest Mk1, 1956 Conquest Mk2, 1957 Conquest Century Mk2, 1955 Austin A90 Westminster
1954 Conquest Mk1, 1956 Conquest Mk2, 1957 Conquest Century Mk2, 1955 Austin A90 Westminster
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Re: Conquest oil filter change
It's only a thinnish paper gasket, Andy, I'm sure with a pair of scissors and a suitable punch, you will be able to fabricate one quiet easily.
Cheers
Neil
Cheers
Neil
Normal for Norfolk
Re: Conquest oil filter change
Or you can fit a Flexolite spin-on filter adaptor and make the whole exercise achievable from above with the aid of a suitable filter removal tool? That is much easier to do with the filter body off the engine. The adaptor can even be painted with David Beales's excellent Daimler engine enamel in order to look less "modern".
I wouldn't go as far as to suggest a remote filter head however.
Cheers
Geoff
I wouldn't go as far as to suggest a remote filter head however.
Cheers
Geoff
Re: Conquest oil filter change
I have never done this conversion but several friends have and they all agree with Geoff that it is worthwhile.
Dennis
Dennis
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Re: Conquest oil filter change
I'd have to agree with the spin on filter mod. Once done it makes oil changes easier and good quality filters are readily available from my local motor factors for very little money.