Frantz Bypass oil filter install - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

deerefanatic · #1 02-19-2007, 10:20 PM

Well, I installed a Frantz Bypass Oil filter on my benz back around the first of the year.......... I finally got some pics of the job so that I can post em here....

For those wondering, the Frantz uses toilet paper as a filter element versus a special filtering element like ForcedInduction uses.........

Here are descriptions of the pictures.....

1. The filter canister itself and an overview of the plumbing involved.

2. The return hose barb in the valve cover.

3. The valve cover installed on the engine with the return line attached.

4. The supply hose and barb as well as the restrictor orfice installed in the side of the filter canister.

My goal with this installation was to keep it as "low profile" as possible, make it look as stock as possible....... Also, this way I don't have to take the supply line off every time I change the oil like ForcedInduction does.... I will be replacing the hose barb at the valve cover with a removable flare fitting since I basically have to cut a little of the hose to get it off the barb each time I remove the valve cover......... Otherwise, I am very pleased with the install.

I have had to add so much oil to this motor due to my chain tensioner leak nightmare that I'm going to run this oil another 2500 miles (5000 total) and change it completely to Mobil 1 since it is now available cheap in my area. Then I'll start taking oil analysis checks at the changes and posting them here.