Remote Oil Filter Adapter Leaking!!!!

[Marauderjack]

Well.....I have had the remote oil filter kit on for about 10 months and noticed the last few months that the filter was coated in oil.....not dripping but dirty and oily!!:mad:

I tried the usual...tightening fittings, etc.....to no avail so I called Trans-Dapt and they immediately told me they had some of the remote bases that had leaked due to porosity??:cool: They sent me another base and I installed it yesterday and it looked OK...UNTIL TODAY WHEN I NOTICED IT WAS WET ALSO!!!:mad2:

It appears the hoses are leaking at the turnable joints and will need to be replaced....FUN....FUN....FUN! !!:help:

Has anyone had this problem and if so how'd ya fix it??:confused:

Marauderjack:shake:

[GreekGod]

Replace the Trans-Adapt junk with a quality product.

[Joe Walsh]

Replace the Trans-Adapt junk with a quality product.

Try Canton products....Billet aluminum vs. cast (porous) aluminum.

[BigCars4Ever]

I used #8 stainless braided hoses and aluminum race fittings from my local speed shop. About $100 later the leaks were gone.

[Marauderjack]

GG,

I would if I knew what to buy?? Evidently you don't know either or you might have suggested something else along with your snippy reply!!:shake:

Joe,

Thanks for your reply but I would have to piece it together since I can't see where Canton sells a complete kit?? All the other kits use hose barbs and clamps....I don't like that arrangement!!:rolleyes:

Trans-Dapt is working with me and I'm sure they will send new hoses as it appears that is where the leak(s) are??

I have a local guy here that will make me some lines if necessary!!:beer:

BTW, the TD kits can't be all that crappy since they are sold everywhere and their customer service seems to be top notch??;)

Marauderjack:cool:

[GreekGod]

GG,

I would if I knew what to buy?? Evidently you don't know either or you might have suggested something else along with your snippy reply!!:shake:

Joe,

Thanks for your reply but I would have to piece it together since I can't see where Canton sells a complete kit?? All the other kits use hose barbs and clamps....I don't like that arrangement!!:rolleyes:

Trans-Dapt is working with me and I'm sure they will send new hoses as it appears that is where the leak(s) are??

I have a local guy here that will make me some lines if necessary!!:beer:

BTW, the TD kits can't be all that crappy since they are sold everywhere and their customer service seems to be top notch??;)

Marauderjack:cool:

No, I don't know where/what to do about a kit. I've been watching this thread for the last year, hoping someone would come up with top-notch answer.

Your installation of the Trans-Dapt was a Bετα version for many on this forum. We thank you for that! Since it seems you haven't yet actually found the source of the leak, it could be a minor fault. The Trans-Dapt is an inexpensive solution ("cheap"), possibly more suited to an econo-box than a more premium model like an MM.

In my self-deluded mind, I picture my MM unworthy of "cheap" (or "junk") mainstream solutions. I want the best, and we have yet to see our vendors or forum members step up to the plate.

I still contend we need 3/4" hose for proper flow and pressure. I admit I haven't dis-assembled the factory cooler to see what size ports are used. The 1/2" are too girly-man for my He-Man tastes. I envision an OEM quality installation, such as the Aeroquip braided stainless hoses and cooler that was used on the '70 428 Super Cobra-Jets.

That being said, it could well be that a replacement cooler is overkill for our cars. A coolant heat exchanger is more efficient than a finned aircooled design. With the modern design of our DOHC, Ford may have their (and our) bases covered.

[Joe Walsh]

Joe,

Thanks for your reply but I would have to piece it together since I can't see where Canton sells a complete kit?? All the other kits use hose barbs and clamps....I don't like that arrangement!!:rolleyes:



True, Canton does not make a kit...I bought their remote adapter mount & block adapter and made up my own lines out of -08 Aeroquip Startlite hose with JIC fittings.