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Syncronoid
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 Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 11:56 pm Post subject: Any experience with GlowShift Oil Filter Sandwich Adapter? |
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Anybody have experience with the GlowShift Oil Filter Sandwich Adapter? I've seen the oil sensor kits/parts sold at VC and RJE, but this seems like such a simple solution to get oil pressure and temp. I realize its not a complete kit, but I like the fact that I can source the other parts on my own and do it the way I want.
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/oilfilter-sender-adapter-3-4unf-16.aspx
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RaraBlacksheep
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They're good but the O-rings are junk. The aluminum part is fine, but the o-ring seems like something you'd get at Harbor Freight..mine lasted about two weeks before it deformed and started leaking. Hoping they'd do me a solid and send me a couple replacements, I shot support an email but they offered to sell me replacements at $7 each or so instead.
Not satisfied with that, I went to the parts store, sat down on the floor and started going through oil filters until I found one with an o-ring that fit. Best bet I found was an STP brand, S2827 filter, $4-5 tops. It was slightly small for the adapter, but it was close enough that I was able to get it in the groove. I used some grey silicone between the o-ring and the adapter for a little extra insurance (I set a few brake rotors on top to make sure it dried flat). Two months in, so far so good, and it's far more substantial than the one the adapter came with.
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RaraBlacksheep
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Also: the aluminum 1/8" NPT plugs are junk too, I couldn't get them to stop leaking no matter what I did. Run of the mill hardware store brass plugs cured all my issues.
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| I had one of these on my other car for over 5 years. Never had a problem with it. |
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JudoJeff
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I use one for my oil and temp gauges, no problem.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 6:15 am Post subject: sandwich plate |
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I like this one from them better.
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/oil-cooler-sandwich-block-adapter-20mm.aspx
then you have ports for your oil cooler as well as for the sensors.
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insyncro
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| Mocal's are much better quality and offer them with thermostat control. |
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geodude
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I had one on the WBX and now one on the Subie 2.2 to use for oil temp and pressure sensors. They work, but you have to seat the o-ring well or you will get leaks. As others have said you can use a different o-ring. Its nothing special, just a chunk of aluminum.
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insyncro
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| JudoJeff wrote: |
| I use one for my oil and temp gauges, no problem. |
On the Zetec???....kudos Man.
I'd like to see that. |
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insyncro
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Interesting concept but aren't you simply doubling an already weak joint.
The oil cooler seal is a proven failure point in cold weather.
Is not removing the sender and installing a piped in Tee easier and less prone to leakage?
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That is a great question and I think some of the previous posts address the answer...but possibly the installer has more to do with it.
I use RJE's sensor relocation device, add the pressure gauge to it and than replace the oil pressure sensor below the water pump with the temp sensor he also sells...in the classifieds.
This is for the WBX.
I didn't realize that conversions were getting the same treatment.
Very excited to see this.
The temp and pressure readings are great diagnostic info and even better for peace of mind.
The Mocal's I made reference to are for thermostat controlled oil coolers and these extra ports. |
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I've had mine installed for about a year... never ad an issue with it...
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Can you run an aftermarket type oil cooler & keep the factory oil-water heat exchanger?
Also, whats the correct p/n for the thermostatic Mocal unit?
Is it this below? Thx
Mocal Sandwich Plate- 3/4"-16 Thread - Hi-Temp 200 Degree
MOC-SP1T-HT
$129.95
http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/product/13462/Sandwich_Plates
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| tjet wrote: |
Also, whats the correct p/n for the thermostatic Mocal unit? |
Contact Vanistan and purchase the entire kit. |
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| I'd do that, but I already have an old Harrison racing cooler that I want to use along with an OEM Vanagon radiator fan. |
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Interesting concept but aren't you simply doubling an already weak joint.
The oil cooler seal is a proven failure point in cold weather.
Is not removing the sender and installing a piped in Tee easier and less prone to leakage?
Dave |
If you are keeping the stock cooler I don't see this as adding much or any additional leakage risk over putting in a tee. You also have the ability to put a temp probe in, which you can't with the tee. Most of the tee setups add several threaded connections and a hose or tube that are all potential leakage sources.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:16 pm Post subject: Re: Any experience with GlowShift Oil Filter Sandwich Adapte |
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Here's a mock up of my planned gauge install. It is to scale. Oil pressure and oil temp to the left, battery voltage to the right utilizing Prosport's 52mm EVO Green/White gauges. I thought the Green/White would blend in well with the greenish lights on the diff panel.
http://prosportgauges.com/evo-electrical-Digital-Green-White-Oil-Pressure-gauge-.aspx
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