Keep Stock oil cooler and oil filter with full flow w/ external oil cooler, Full flow case to external oil cooler Options

[lonewolfe]

Is there any reason not to keep the stock oil cooler and stock oil filter setup when running a full flow case to an external oil cooler?

[Mark Henry]

The reason I'd give is when you tap and plug the pump you actually enlarge the outlet hole and that hole sits in a little deeper than the stock T4 pump. You are risking a leak directly into the case where you definitely don't want a leak.
It's likely is a low risk but why take it?

The other thing is the stock console has a bypass valve that is redundant, as most modern oil filters have a built in bypass valve.

Personally I prefer using the full flow cover method, but if you want to keep the stock console I'd recommend using a filter adapter.

You do realize to run a full flow cover on a 914 you have to modify the 3/4 side engine mount to clear the outlet.

[lonewolfe]

The reason I'd give is when you tap and plug the pump you actually enlarge the outlet hole and that hole sits in a little deeper than the stock T4 pump. You are risking a leak directly into the case where you definitely don't want a leak.
It's likely is a low risk but why take it?

The other thing is the stock console has a bypass valve that is redundant, as most modern oil filters have a built in bypass valve.

Personally I prefer using the full flow cover method, but if you want to keep the stock console I'd recommend using a filter adapter.

You do realize to run a full flow cover on a 914 you have to modify the 3/4 side engine mount to clear the outlet.

Yes, I realize one of the engine bar mounts needs modification. I purchased a set of modified engine mount brackets from Mark Henry.

So, you're saying to eliminate the stock oil filter console with a block off plate and keep the stock oil cooler in place. Then add a remote oil filter mount inline with the oil line to external oil cooler plumbing?

[Mark Henry]

Yes, I realize one of the engine bar mounts needs modification. I purchased a set of modified engine mount brackets from Mark Henry.

Doh! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
That's right you did! One to many chairs to the head in the ring....(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Just use a remote filter mount , super easy and cheap.
Use type 4 filter WIX (NAPA gold) or mahle.

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