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I'm about to install an oil cooler to my TR6. This obviously means removal of the old canister type filter, replacing it with the 'Spin off' type.
2 questions:
1. Is it better to loosen the lower steering column to remove the canister, or the clutch slave cylinder?
2. What the general concensus on oil coolers?
 
You should not have to remove ANYTHING to remove the canister/filter cover but the one bolt that holds it on. Do not remove any clutch componets or steering componets. I have not installed an oil cooler on my TR6 but I have a remote oil filter and plan to add the cooler when I get a round to it.
 
Stu, I agree with VetteDog, installing the spin-on filter is fairly straight forward, might take a little finneggling but not that hard to do. I have the 13 row oil cooler and have chosen not to use a oil-cooler-thermostat. When I drain my oil, I drain almost all my oil and don't leave a quart behind in the oil cooler because of a cold, and therefore closed, thermostat. Be careful, bolting your oil cooler to the skid plate leaves a lot to be desired for a good solid mounting. I used the oil cooler mounting kit from Earl's and long pieces of stainless all-thread to lock my cooler in. If you are going to really install one, perhaps I can shoot a pic of my install as I am removing my shroud for polishing for upcoming VTR show. Yes, polishing.


Bill
 
Bill,

If you polish that can anymore you're going to take the paint off! It looked great when I saw it... Have fun in Dallas I wanted to make it but need to work..
 
I removed the oil sender unit from the engine. With it out of the way you can remove the canister from the top. I used a 2X2 piece of wood for a lever to slightly move the steering column. Some of the members have had problems with damage to the oil sender when removing/replacing. So be careful not to over torque it.
 
just remember,
you always want the oil filtered BEFORE the oil cooler.
rob
 
First, let me state that I really do not have any training on where the filter goes in the line of oil pump to oil galleys. But, it seems logical that the oil filter should be the last and closest thing to the oil galleys in order to collect any debris from any component in the line. Why is this not true?
 
Well, I secured the oilcooler in front of the radiator, not yet installed the spin on filter, keep looking at it, I still think the easiest option would be to disconnect the steering column (at the dashboard end) then using the universal joint pull the column out of the way.
Am I not seeing some problem you guys do?
 
Were you able to take the old filter cannister off without removing anything??? The adapter should go back in the same way. I put mine on 20+ years ago and seem to recall doing it from underneath. Other than that there really isn't any reason to take anything off to change the oil filter and the adapter is a heck of a lot smaller than the old cannister.

Perhaps you could show us some pictures? Is there something non-standard down there that is blocking your way? (I cant imagine what) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 
Still not put the 'Spin on' filter assembly yet, we only use the TR as a weekend car and not every weekend at that.
There's nothing non standard fitted to the car, but it looks a pretty tight fit lowering the canister through the car.
Thanks for everyones input, I let you know the result soon.


It started like this:
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Finished.
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It's tight but will go in. Could I suggest putting some grease on the o-ring to keep it in position? Otherwise, you could be in for a long day.
 
Like the Virginia Slims commercials used say "You've come a long way, baby!" Very sweet looking TR6! I like the white and tan combo. Any more pics posted anywhere?
 
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Like the Virginia Slims commercials used say "You've come a long way, baby!" Very sweet looking TR6! I like the white and tan combo. Any more pics posted anywhere?

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During the re-build.
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New everything.
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New toy, sorry.
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Just finished fitting the 'Spin-on' filter.
What a awful job to do. I'd like to thank the gentleman who tipped me off about grease on the seal, first time I didn't do it and spewed 3 quarts of oil all over the garage floor, second time I use his tip.
Thanks again. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
PS. I got the old canister out through the top, with a lot of struggling. The clutch slave cylinder and fuel line made it impossible to get it through from underneath.
 
Question on the spin on adaptor;

I have the old style mechanical fuel pump. Is there room still for the spin on canister? It looks pretty tight for headroom before the filter would hit the pump...
 
I speak from recent experience and alot of good help from gentlemen on this forum.
I have a mechanical fuel pump and your quite correct it looks tight, however, it will fit but it's an awful, cramped, fiddling job to complete.
Good luck.
 
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