Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[Debs.]

 .......oh much better value! Hahahaha!

*Thinks: I`ll make a pental most it note to engage brain in future before typing!  

[Jimbob]

Which dealer do you use?  Lookers at Deeside?

[Dazzler]

I actualy like the paper oil flters.....but, no heavy handed mechanic ever gets near my cars!

Why?
They cost more, and take a little longer to change. :-/

[Debs.]

Which dealer do you use?  Lookers at Deeside?

Slaters at Colwyn Bay; `just right next to the West-bound A-55.....the parts-counter staff always seem approachable and helpful, and I don`t feel patronised (or 'unduly' overcharged).
Where I live (in the mountains of Southern Snowdonia) all the big-dealerships are a 45 mile round-trip away.  

[Jimbob]

Passed it many times when we head out that way.

thought you were nearer this way than that.

With that distance, youve gotta stock up when you go!

[Markie]

Excellent how too - i actually used this conversion for the vectra v6 prior to the how too as i couldnt get the metal hosing off.


I do have a slight oil leak ( a drip) from housing/ filter since but i didnt use locking lotion.

Never mind the Vectras getting its sump off, due to low oil pressure, next week so no harm in re doing the filter and obviously an oil change too.

[RolandL]

What do you use to tighten the adaptor? Suggested torque?
I'm going to do mine ASAP.

The StudLocks act like a  "glue".  Have a look at the following it'll make more sense.

Pay attention now, I'll be asking questions later

RiteLok anaerobic adhesives are high performance, single component engineering adhesives, that cure in the absence of air and in the presence of metal parts. RiteLok anaerobic adhesives are frequently used in assembly by original equipment manufacturers, maintenance departments, upgrade and overhaul projects and throughout the automotive and engineering sector. RiteLok anaerobic adhesives are available in a wide range of strengths and viscosities. The RiteLok anaerobic adhesives range is used for threadlocking, retaining, sealing and gasketing.


T70 Studlocker eliminates double nutting and/or welding of critical assemblies. Using T70 Studlocker permits reduced casting thickness, and ultimate lightness, reduced assembly stress and eliminates cracked castings due to interference fit


Rocol X12-70 - Studlock
>< For high strength thread locking
>< For permanently locking mounting studs into pump housings, manifold assemblies, thread inserts and engine blocks
>< Use on all types of metal threaded fasteners
>< Only use on parts that will NOT require dismantling


 



And this is Loctites' version

Studlock, high strength threadlock and sealing adhesive permanent strength Loctite 270 type
 

       Grade      Studlock

 
Generic Type       High Strength

      Colour                                  Red
      Viscosity        (ASTM1084,1824)               400-600cP (medium)
      Fixture Time                   15-20 minutes
      Working Time                   2 hours
      Full Cure                                   24 hours
      Gap Filled                              0.1mm
      Specific Gravity                    1.1
      Flashpoint (TOC)                    >100°C
      Corrosivity (MIL-S-22473D)     None
      Toxicity                                   Low
      Shelf Life (25°C)                     1 year (minimum)
 
                 Locking Torque Breakaway      25nm
      Prevail                                    35nm
      Service Temperature         50°C to +150°C
      Thermal Expansion                     8 x 10-5 mm/°C
      Hardness: ROCKWELL              M110
      Decomposition Temperature     252°C


as you can see, after 24hrs it would take 25nm to break the seal, after a longer period it would take upto 35nm.  When you put the filter on and nip it up, it tweaks the adaptor.  At the next oil change the filter will come off as it won't have "gone on" at 25-35nm.

Hope that makes sense  

sorry it was a bit long

[shyboy]

Thanks. Got that.