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Re: [mg-tabc] Filter bypass valve

To: Dave & Diana Dwyer <dmdwyer@optusnet.com.au>
Subject: Re: [mg-tabc] Filter bypass valve
From: John Seim <kingseim@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 25 May 2003 12:17:42 -0700
Buy a new one, and replace it. Moss Motors Part Number 435-060.

John Seim
Irvine, CA

Dave & Diana Dwyer wrote:

> Gentlemen
>
> In the later XPAG engines the filter bypass valve is in the oil pump, and 
>it's a unit spun over at the end, so if you take it apart it's not going to go 
>back together. I've looked at a couple, and they both had significant wear on 
>the domed valve face.
>
> The older type XPAG just has a 1/2" ball in the valve - easy to replace - but 
>these late type would be difficult to refurbish; and if the valve leaks you're 
>not filtering some/all of your oil flow.
>
> Since it seems highly unlikely that I'll neglect the filter to the point that 
>it gets blocked, I feel inclined to simply blank off the bypass. What are you 
>guys doing?
>
> Regards
>
> Dave Dwyer
> J2, TA, TC
> Sydney
>
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