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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: DaveyDavey on 13 March 2009, 12:14:25
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Afternoon all,
According to the chap at VX parts I just spoke to (I've not stuck my head in to check) I will have the paper element filter on my car.
As I am going to be cleaning the breather system and changing the oil this weekend, I was wondering whether I should be considering a change over to the metal can filter at the same time.
Anyone know if there is any benefit to be gained??
TIA
:)
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6 and 2 3's really. IIRC the paper filters are cheaper :P
[edit]Not an easy swop over either[/edit]
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Splendid, just the answer I like to hear.
I only asked as I recall seeing a conversion in the "how to" section a while back. Thought I ought to ask just in case, seeing as I was going to be fiddling with things anyway.
Ta muchly :y
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theres no performance difference as the paper one is just the same as changing an insides of a normal one so its only difference is its cheaper
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6 and 2 3's really. IIRC the paper filters are cheaper :P
[edit]Not an easy swop over either[/edit]
Unfortunately they're not.
93156954 oil filter 2.0/2.5/3.0 £4.19 retail £1.97 trade £1.22 TC
9192426 oil filter 2.6/3.2 £4.76 retail £4.05 trade £3.34 TC
all +VAT
Prices from the latest TC book.
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People only usually swap over because the metal can type tends to get over tightened and damaged. Pigs to remove when in that state . Sometimes you have to go down the conversion route because you just about destroy the thing taking the cap off. My advice is if yours is in good order (use a 24 mm socket or spanner only) then keep things as they are mate. :y