Hey, that learning goes both ways. I never heard of an oil filter
imploding. I would have assumed the oil pressure light was shorted, and
burned up my engine trying to 'dry' it out. Now I know better. Thanks.
Terrence Banbury
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> From: Laura.G@141.com[SMTP:Laura.G@141.com]
> Reply To: Laura.G@141.com
> Sent: Monday, April 03, 2000 10:32 PM
> To: Spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Not the oil sensor...
>
>
> I checked the sensor-everything seemed ok. Dave came by and checked
> everything out-seems I don't have oil pressure-or at least steady oil
> pressure.
>
> He's coming by tomorrow with some parts and a new oil filter-thinks the
> filter might be defective. Said he's seen this happen more than once-on
> Ferarris, the filters (Fram, usually) will implode. Ok, Nigel isn't a
> Ferarri, but it is a high performance, high compression engine, and Dave
> has
> lots of experience with building and mantaining these engines so...
>
> He also said that there wasn't any damage done to the engine-so, that's a
> good thing. And that it's a small, simple repair-once he finds out if it's
> an oil filter failure or pump.
>
> So, I'm grounded for a few days...
>
> Thanks for all your input! I learn something everyday on this list! You're
> great!
>
> Laura
>
> Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
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