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Post21-02-2004, 20:12    Subject: Oil Filter Flow Direction: Guide & Explanation Quote

Hi.

How does the oil flow through a JP, JX, or 1Z oil filter?

Is the pressure line on the inside or the outside?

I want to install an oil cooler on my bus with a friend, and the hoses leading to the cooler are different (one has a braided stainless steel outer layer). I plan to use the one with the braided hose for the pressure line.

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Post21-02-2004, 22:18    Subject: Oil Filter Flow Direction: Explained & Guide Quote

dieselmartin wrote:
how does the oil flow through a JP, JX, or 1Z oil filter???
Is the pressure line inside or outside?

Hi Martin,

Starting from the oil filter, the oil arrives "externally" and flows through the threaded bolt to the engine.
Conversely, the rubber plate under the outer holes would seal off the flow icon_wink.gif.
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Post21-02-2004, 22:24    Subject: Oil Filter Flow Direction: Guide & Explanation Quote

Hello Martin, I assume that the pressure side is on the inside.
If you want to try it, simply connect the hoses and hold both ends in a bucket or something similar. Then have someone start the engine, and you'll see which side is the pressure line. Of course, immediately turn off the engine again.


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Post22-02-2004, 10:47    Subject: Oil Filter Flow Direction: Guide & Explanation Quote

Since I'm planning to buy a Raximex oil cooling system with a thermostat myself, I have a question!

What happens during an oil change?
The oil in the oil cooler remains there because it's usually located lower than the oil filter flange. What quantity of oil are we talking about?

What happens if I drain the old oil from the radiator by disconnecting a hose when the thermostat opens next time? Will there be a brief loss of oil pressure then?

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Manuel.


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Post22-02-2004, 15:31    Subject: Oil Filter Flow Direction: Guide & Explanation Quote

HM.

Ulf and Mersenne disagree with each other.

So, it's always a 1:1 ratio.

Then we should try it... or I'll look for those rubber things that Ulf mentioned (I still have an old Ölf lying around).

If anyone else wants to participate in the survey icon_smile.gif

Sure, here is the translation of the text from German to English:

"m" translates to "male" in English.


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Post22-02-2004, 17:04    Subject: Oil Filter Flow Direction: Guide & Explanation Quote

I did some more research and found a text describing a system where the pump pushes water *into* the filter from the outside, and then the water flows through the center to reach the motor.

Okay, you Ulf version.

Thank you anyway.
Okay, please provide the German text you would like me to translate into English. I will only provide the translation.


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