Multiple Oil filter Blow Outs

elev8_dude · #1 January 4th 2008, 18:07

Need your help once again. Without having to drill and tap my sump, is there a oil pressure relief option for my 1915cc.

I have:
Stock Oil Cooler
Full Flow System
Remote Oil Cooler

Any help would be appreciated, my drive way and neighborhood streets can't take any more stains.

Thanks

wrenchnride247 · #2 January 4th 2008, 22:17

Are you using a Fram HP1? Where is your filter located?

elev8_dude · #3 January 5th 2008, 15:00

Using fram PH8A. Its located behind the rear drivers side tire.

I'm also running 30 oil

Thanks for the response

brujo65 · #4 January 5th 2008, 16:03

ck the oil pressure relief valve move freely

Bruce2 · #5 January 5th 2008, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by elev8_dude

I'm also running 30 oil

30 what? 10W-30, straight 30?

What is your oil pressure?

Do you have stock oil pressure springs and plungers? Do they move freely in the case?

Stop using Fram filters. Their filtering capability is inferior to all other brands.

Turbo Haraune2 · #6 January 5th 2008, 18:17

use a filter with internal relif valve

1303R · #7 January 6th 2008, 05:13

had a new filter dump it's oil at work this week, guess what. it was a fram
the filter face has bent and the rubber seal blew out the side

brujo65 · #8 January 6th 2008, 12:37

you have a oil relif valve stuck or a major oil block in the case, ck the hoses for the right flow you know in -in out -out

Steve C · #9 January 6th 2008, 19:25

Hi

I used to have customer cars with this issue, if they used locally made (to me) Ryco filters they would blow a few filters a year. I found using VW factory brand filters helped, like Mann & Kneckt (not sure about the spelling).

Steve

elev8_dude · #10 January 7th 2008, 00:43

Well I switched to a new filter with relief (K&N HP-3001) and switched oil to 20w-50.

As for the 30w I meant 40w and my mechanic has suggested I run that oil here in Florida.

My engine was recently rebuilt, so as for the internals, there is alot of new parts , rings/gaskets, etc.

The blow out happen on our first real cold snap. And from what I've read and asked 40w is not the best (to say the least) as 25-35 degree, morning start oil.

Thanks for all your help. Any help is always appreciated.

**NO_H2O** · #11 January 7th 2008, 08:29

The oil pressure from the pump is not regulated untill it comes back to the case and hits the spring/piston. Cold start up oil pressure can be very high.
The K&N HP3001 has a burst rating of 600 psi and the seal is crimped into the case 360 deg. around the seal. Some filters just have a groove for the seal to sit in. I had problems with this on cold start up untill I changed to the K&N HP3001. Note the Mobil1 filter is made to the same spec. in the same plant. It just doesn't have the handy hex welded on the bottom. I have not had any issues since I changed to these filters.