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Old 03-28-2007, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Mister Byrnzoil View Post
I'd mount it vertically (w/ the opening 'up') so that the filter couldnt drainback (even tho the fram allegedy has an antidrainback valve)
I will never buy FRAM anything if I can help it. If you use a real oil filter the check valve will work just fine and keep it filled with oil.

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What concerns me is the hoses, I know they can handle the pressure, but can they handle the vibrations @ idle from ol shakey under the hood?? I'd want some sort of intermediate bracket or stabilizer on the hoses.
The stock oil cooler hoses have done a good job... they do have a finite lifetime like all hoses though.
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