Re: [alfa] spider: Oil filter exploding... need help

["The Baylys" <dabaylys@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd tend to think the other way.

If the filter is bulged then there must have been an overpressure situation.
Also, if you have only just started the engine after the rebuild I'd suggest
that it isn't the fault of the filter.  If the filter was blocked with
sludge after the rebuild, the bypass should have activated and protected the
filter.

 If it's simply a seep at a seam, especially if the engine has done a few
miles since the rebuild then sure, change it out and watch for more
problems.

Either way I'd test the pressure with an external gauge first.

Beatle
Oz
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Shorey" <bshorey@domain.elided>
To: "'Damien Gaboury'" <dgaboury@domain.elided>; <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 3:58 AM
Subject: RE: [alfa] spider: Oil filter exploding... need help


> <snip>
> > I went to my local Bosch filter reseller and he told me that
> > this is the result of a sticked pressure valve in the pump.
> > Is it right?
>
> Of course it's right.  How could they be wrong?  I'm sure they've never
sold
> a defective filter, therefore every problem must lie elsewhere.  It
> certainly helps with the liability, from their perspective.
>
> > Is there any other fix than replacing the pump? I removed the
> > lower sump pan yesterday, but it seem that I should remove
> > too the upper pan to get access to the pump. Any tip ?
>
> It depends what the real problem is.  What *is* your oil pressure?
>
> This could be a symptom of high pressure, it could also be a defective
> filter.  The filter seller will of course deny any problems with the
filter,
> because they don't want to have to pay for your possibly ruined engine.
>
> I'd save the old filter.  Pop a new one on, and watch it closely.  Measure
> the pressure, keep your eye on things.  Chances are you don't have a
> problem..
>
> > Can I assume that this was simply related to the "start up of
> > the engine after it rebuilt" such as oil impurities and hence
> > and can refit a new filter and oil and hope for the best?
>
> No, but you might assume you had a bad filter.  I don't think a rebuilt
> engine has anything to do with it.
>
> My .02,
>
> bs
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