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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: SMD on 25 April 2012, 16:20:00

Title: Oil filter conversion
Post by: SMD on 25 April 2012, 16:20:00

Thinking of doing this and my question is regarding the threadlock.

I have some Loctite 55 and Loctite 577 (which is like threadlock) but not sure if its permanent.

(http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t440/Zaf_Yousef/fixed.jpg)

This stuff works great on threaded pipework with water and gas. Can I use either of these instead?

Also, am I right in thinking the part number for the nipple/connector is 90412159 ?

Title: Re: Oil filter conversion
Post by: fiend61 on 25 April 2012, 16:49:47

90412159 is correct and use the 577 which is more resistant to oil than the 55 and permanent  :y

Title: Re: Oil filter conversion
Post by: SMD on 25 April 2012, 16:57:04

Thanks.

Is the nipple hex shaped on the inside and if so, what size? Its hard to tell by the pics.

Title: Re: Oil filter conversion
Post by: kcl on 25 April 2012, 18:04:32

Quote from: SMD on 25 April 2012, 16:57:04

Thanks.

Is the nipple hex shaped on the inside and if so, what size? Its hard to tell by the pics.

12mm inside hex  :y

Title: Re: Oil filter conversion
Post by: SMD on 25 April 2012, 18:06:47

 :y

Title: Re: Oil filter conversion
Post by: SMD on 25 April 2012, 18:57:13

One more question, do I need to wait before I fit the filter/fill with oil and start the car after fitting the connector?

Title: Re: Oil filter conversion
Post by: Cliffo B on 25 April 2012, 23:29:06

Best to nick some of the wife's Cotton Buds to clear/soak most of the oil from the female threads
And yes it's ok to reassemble straight away I waited about 10 mins
Obviously don't apply any sealant on the male threads of the sleeve that are used by the filter

Title: Re: Oil filter conversion
Post by: Rocket Man on 28 May 2012, 13:19:49

Hi, I actually have a Vectra not an Omega, fitted with an X18XE1 engine, which probably has been fitted an Omega or the 2.0 litre version has at some point.  Anyway, I have had the same problems with the oil filter housing as mentioned by other members on this site. The photos in the conversion to a canister type of oil filter look the same as my engine and so would the conversion be the same? Do I need the same adapter stud as mentioned and what is the ref. no. of the oil filter that I would require, as the ref no. is not shown in the photos. Is it as simple, as using the canister oil filter as fitted to the X18Xe engine? Many thanks!

Title: Re: Oil filter conversion
Post by: robson on 28 May 2012, 18:47:03

I have an adapter in my hand part no 90412159 If this is what you call the nipple it has a bore of 12mm but no hexagon.length 15mm