Vauxhall C20XE Oil filter

[jfgw]

Calling Vauxhall C20XE owners:

 

What are you using as your 'short' oil filter? I have run through my stock of WiX WL7064's and before I re-order from Europe, wondered if I could source a suitable replacement in the US?

 

Many thanks,

James

[bsimon]

When I had a wet sump, these are the parts I used.

 

Wix 51335---------Renualt R5--------2.485 high

Wix 51348---------Chrysler PT Cruiser----------3.404 high (there is enough road clearance with the wet sump front pump cover mounting.)

Both are 3/4-16 thread. Caterham, Swindon, and SBD use this thread, as do most GM Gen II engine builders They change the nipple in the pump housing to do so.

 

The original Vauxhall is an M18X1.5 metric thread. Try WIX Part # WL7129 3" high. Should still have plenty of clearance. Don't know if you can cross this up into a US available filter.

 

Be sure of your nipple thread as the metric and imperial filters will kind of interchange. (with disastrous results when they fall off)

[jfgw]

Thanks Bob - mine is dry sumped so I need the short one. The 7640 is just under 6 cm which works, but the one I took off my previous engine says M20 x 1.5, and the one that is now on my new engine is 3/4 x 18, and both are part number 7640...I am confused as to which one is the 'proper' fit.

[jfgw]

Sorry I meant WL7064 not 7640 - not trying to confuse the issue further!

[bsimon]

I'm assuming you are using a drysump setup that retains the internal Vauxhall pressure pump, yet uses external belt drive pumps to scavenge the engine sump. (Caterham/Titan)

 

Measure the thread on the engine's front cover with a pair of calipers. The OD of an M20 nipple is very slightly less than .787". A 3/4-16 is under .750". Buy a filter that fits. Using a M20 on a 3/4-16 nipple is just asking for a catastrophic failure.

 

I found this about the WL7064. It looks as though it is a 3/4-16 and not an M20:

 

From http://www.wixeurope.com >

Part Number: WL7064

Principal Application: Dacia 1.3, 1.4; Renault Fuego, R4, R5, R6, R9, R11, R12, R14, R15, R18

All Applications

Service:

Length: 78.000

Height: 59.000

Outer Diameter Top: 75.000

Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed

Inner Diameter: 0

Thread Size: 3/4

Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes

 

Since the original Vaux cover uses a M18 thread, I believe your cover has been upgraded to 3/4-16. This means you can use any of the filters I mentioned. Wix 51335 (Renault R5) should be a direct replacement. The Wix 51348 (PT-cruiser) filter is less than an inch longer and does not extend below the lower chassis rails.

 

CHECK THE THREAD On YOUR ENGINE!

[jfgw]

Good suggestions, thanks very much Bob!

[bsimon]

James,

 

I saw the piccys of your new engine. That's some nice stuff there!

 

I noticed that you have a Caterham dry sump pan. I'm assuming you have the rest of that system. Did anyone give you a copy of the MSWord installation document? If not, I can fwd it to you via PM.

[jfgw]

Bob, please forward the doc when you have a chance -would be most helpful.

 

Thanks

James

[Hudson]

CHECK THE THREAD ON YOUR ENGINE! Now that that has been said....

 

I have been using Hastings LF 302 on mine (Caterham dry sump/QED).

 

Ed

[JohnCh]

RockAuto carries the WiX WL7064. I can't link to the results page, so just enter the part number in this search form and you'll find it.

 

-John