This is the one that I use too. Dave, (rather crankily) explained that yes,
Fram is the main culprit but he's seen it happen with other brands too-just
not as often as the Fram. Said it could be a defective oil filter...
Laura
Vita brevis est: rapide agite, vigore strigate!
----- Original Message -----
From: Banbury, Terrence <Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>
To: <Spitfires@autox.team.net>; <Laura.G@141.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2000 6:45 AM
Subject: RE: Not the oil sensor...
> Laura, I use a PureOne oil filter. It is supposed to be the best, based
on
> research and comments from the list. Maybe you could ask Dave what he
> thinks about oil filter quality.
> The PureOne was a dollar or so more expensive than other brands and I
bought
> it at one of the big auto supermarket stores, so it should be easily
> obtained.
>
> Terry
>
> > ----------
> > 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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