LT-5 oil filter question
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LT-5 oil filter question
Many of us L-98, LT-1 and LT-4 owners are in the habit of "priming" a new oil filter for use by pouring a little bit of fresh oil into it before installing. It's easy on engine's like ours with bottom-mounted filters.
However, the LT-5 in the ZR-1 features a top-mounted oil filter. I am wondering if it's possible to prime an oil filter with this type of configuration in a similar manner? :confused:
[Modified by onedef92, 1:35 PM 1/24/2002]
However, the LT-5 in the ZR-1 features a top-mounted oil filter. I am wondering if it's possible to prime an oil filter with this type of configuration in a similar manner? :confused:
[Modified by onedef92, 1:35 PM 1/24/2002]
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (onedef92)
I "wick" my filter, but do not fill it with oil before installing it. Now, when it comes time to remove the filter, none will leak out upon removal until the filter is inverted, after that it will drain out. :cheers:
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (Canzr1)
I "wick" my filter, but do not fill it with oil before installing it. Now, when it comes time to remove the filter, none will leak out upon removal until the filter is inverted, after that it will drain out. :cheers:
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (Justin1984)
:confused: :confused: could you re-explain that? I don't understand. Are you saying the filter is mounted on the top of the LT5 block pointed downwards?
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (LotusV8)
:confused: :confused: could you re-explain that? I don't understand. Are you saying the filter is mounted on the top of the LT5 block pointed downwards? Yup its' mounted on the top of the block pointing downwards.
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (Jeffvette)
man.. that's the best picture you could come up with! :confused: :confused: :crazy: That oil filter in your picture looks like a black head or something! :U
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Try this one...
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Try this one...
[Modified by Glock'94, 3:47 AM 1/25/2002]
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (Glock'94)
man.. that's the best picture you could come up with! :confused: :confused: :crazy:
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (Jeffvette)
man.. that's the best picture you could come up with! :confused: :confused: :crazy:
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Go fix your PCM :lol: :seeya :jester
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (Canzr1)
I "wick" my filter, but do not fill it with oil before installing it. Now, when it comes time to remove the filter, none will leak out upon removal until the filter is inverted, after that it will drain out. :cheers:
IOW, what you're saying is gravity causes whatever oil that's pressurized inside the filter to ebb back into the crankcase after you shut the LT-5 engine off.
And, after you "wick" your replacement filter, you experience a little fresh oil run-off as you invert the filter to screw it on. I guess a shop towel is all you need to manage this spillage, right? :yesnod:
[Modified by onedef92, 8:01 AM 1/25/2002]
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (mike72)
the ZR1 filters have a check valve in them to keep the oil from running out of the filter once it is in there.
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (Glock'94)
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FILTER-OIL for a
1990 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR-1
Normal Stock
Special Order
Not Available
Item Part No.
Warranty Core
Value Unit
Price Availability
Store Web
DEUTSCH D401 $2.86
BOSCH 3401 $5.99
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FILTER-OIL for a
1990 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR-1
Normal Stock
Special Order
Not Available
Item Part No.
Warranty Core
Value Unit
Price Availability
Store Web
DEUTSCH D401 $2.86
BOSCH 3401 $5.99
MOBIL_1 M1-207 $11.99
FRAM PH3985 $3.49
K&N HP-2007 $14.99
</PRE>[/QUOTE]
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (Glock'94)
So, after you "wick" your replacement filter, you normally experience a little fresh oil run-off as you invert the filter to screw it on, right? Again, I guess a shop towel is all you need to manage this spillage, right?
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (onedef92)
Since it's top-mounted, it probably doesn't 'sump' oil, so it wouldn't matter much whether it was primed or not. The only reason to fill them on other engines is to avoid the few seconds of running dry while the oil pump fills the filter.
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (Jerry Velders)
That's the first time that I've heard that about the ZR-1 filter. Learn something new every day. Thanks :cheers:
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question
Only some of the filters have the check valve but not all. The AC Delco filter does not have a check valve. I use the WIX filter, which they also make the NAPA filter which is the same filter, and they do have the check valve. On the LT-5 engines after draining the 9 quarts of oil you still have about 2 quarts left in the crankcase in which some of us don’t need to prime the filter. Priming the filter makes a mess on the engine in which you can stain the finish of the engine.
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Re: LT-5 oil filter question (SPEEDEMON)
Thanks, SPEEDEMON. You nailed it! :smash: That's the info. I was looking for! Great looking Z's guys, all! :cool:
