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[Malcolm_D]

I understand that the old style metal cannister filter was replaced with a paper filter fitted into a metal housing. Having also read suggestions that the old style filter can be retro fitted in place of the modern housing what are the benefits of both and what is the general consensus?  :-/

[jonnycool]

A lot of mechanics that don't know any better (despite the torque setting being printed on the housing) overtighten the housing and it takes somebody built like Geoff Capes to get it off again, usually damaging it in the process.

The more conventional ones seem to be easier to deal with 

Edit: You're on about something different aren't you? Apologies 

[Broomies Mate]

The paper filter does a 'better' job in fairness.

As mentioned above, if the cap on the housing is overtightened, it is impossible to remove it without causing damage.  Very common problem as it only needs nipping up, and most 'mechanics' in these Kwik-Fit type service centers see a bolt as a "How strong am I?" type exercise.

In short, whichever one you have or choose to have, it will be fine! 

[Malcolm_D]

A lot of mechanics that don't know any better (despite the torque setting being printed on the housing) overtighten the housing and it takes somebody built like Geoff Capes to get it off again, usually damaging it in the process.

The more conventional ones seem to be easier to deal with 

Edit: You're on about something different aren't you? Apologies 

Nope, you got it right. I will check to see if the housing has been overtightened but knowing the guy who owned the car before me I doubt it. 

[tidla]

The paper filter does a 'better' job in fairness.

As mentioned above, if the cap on the housing is overtightened, it is impossible to remove it without causing damage.  Very common problem as it only needs nipping up, and most 'mechanics' in these Kwik-Fit type service centers see a bolt as a "How strong am I?" type exercise.

In short, whichever one you have or choose to have, it will be fine! 

there is a myth that the "cap" holds the big ends together..

 

[Broomies Mate]

The paper filter does a 'better' job in fairness.

As mentioned above, if the cap on the housing is overtightened, it is impossible to remove it without causing damage.  Very common problem as it only needs nipping up, and most 'mechanics' in these Kwik-Fit type service centers see a bolt as a "How strong am I?" type exercise.

In short, whichever one you have or choose to have, it will be fine! 

there is a myth that the "cap" holds the big ends together..

 

 

I was pleasantly surprised the weekend before last when I did a oil and filter change.  Especially considering I was the one who did the service 3 months ago! 

[shyboy]

Even DLK had to give up on trying to change my paper filter when he was doing my cambelt as the can was seized solid. So, no filter change when the oil was changed.
There is a guide somewhere giving part nos. etc. for the mod. but I can't find it. Will change mine over to spin on type when I get a minute. 

[aaronjb]

Even DLK had to give up on trying to change my paper filter when he was doing my cambelt as the can was seized solid. So, no filter change when the oil was changed.
There is a guide somewhere giving part nos. etc. for the mod. but I can't find it. Will change mine over to spin on type when I get a minute. 

It's here: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204142232

[TheBoy]

Nothing inherently wrong with either type, if fitted with some element of common sense (actually, just following the instructions is enough)

[VR4Dave]

I changed mine to the metal spin on type using this guide a few weeks ago and it's a doddle, and enjoyable when it's time for next oil change