Any experience with GlowShift Oil Filter Sandwich Adapter?

[joseph928]

Vanistan the best, but put a GlowShift on wife's WRX one year ago and no problems yet. Even the o ring is still good. The one I got from Chris for my Syncro looks a lot like the GlowShift. But I know it's better!
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[djkeev]

[kjono09]

Just bought mine. Looking forward to getting this. I'll post my review for this on a 1.9l block next week.
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84 Retro-Westy GW 2.2L (Vincent)
67 Bug 2007cc (WBX in progress) (Davey)

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[kjono09]

For guages, has anyone bought the one on the Texas vanagons post? Are the accurate? Amazon review is terrible but want someone's first hand experience.

Or are there any other guages that people recommend?
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84 Retro-Westy GW 2.2L (Vincent)
67 Bug 2007cc (WBX in progress) (Davey)

Submariner

[jimf909]

I used a GloShift gauge for a year or two to monitor the declining oil pressure on my 2.1. I removed it when I installed the Bostig cause it was always above 60 psi and I have no concerns about oil pressure now.

It worked fine and I'd recommend it. I liked having the digital readout in addition to the needle. The VDO gauges are better looking IMHO.

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[kjono09]

The glowshift kit does not fit the 1.9L WBX due to the exhaust routing. It is about a 1/4" too long. I will grind it down and then it will work, but it is not a bolt on kit.

Also, I don't get why there is not a oil pressure sending unit that is something other than 0-100lbs. Theses sending units are not accurate when you are trying to read oil pressure at the 1.9L oil pressure relief valve sending unit location (2-5lb) alarm. This is not a problem for where the 2.1 reads oil pressure as that location has a much higher pressure overall.
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84 Retro-Westy GW 2.2L (Vincent)
67 Bug 2007cc (WBX in progress) (Davey)

Submariner

[bluebus86]

I use a zero to 80 psi VDO gage. seems to work fine
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[candyman]

Bumping this thread to see how people have dealt with the oil seal on these. According to this thread and some online reviews the seal seems to be a weak link. Any updates from anyone using this adaptor? Also anyone find a source for a better seal?

[Igeo]

I installed it as packaged except that I used brass plugs instead of the aluminum ones. No leaks.

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[mikemtnbike]

Only 3 months use for me, but no troubles yet.

I bought the whole kit from vanagain. I'd consider contacting Ken Wilford there to see if he's had any feedback about leaks, etc.- I think he'd give you an honest report.
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[16CVs]

I installed one of these for a customer with a 1.9 and had to use a SAAB oil filter to make it fit.
According to VDO you should not use sealing tape on the sender threads as it will hamper the grounding of the unit which is required for it to work properly. They say that the threads are designed to not leak and no sealant is needed. I ended up using a Hose clamp and a Male open barrel crimp connector to add a grould to the unit so that it would read properly.
The adapter is top quality and it fit well and was an easy install. The ashtray gauge plate is nice, but it takes some work to be able to mount it so it doe snot move.

Stacy
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[DanHoug]

remember that anodized aluminum is nonconductive! the Glowshift must be scratched thru to bare metal in order to ground.
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[Igeo]

[toomanyveedubs]

i had one of these glowshift on my van for 2 years without any leak or issue but then i bought a GoWesty SS exhaust system and the new exhaust made it too tight to remove the oil filter. I then ended up with Rocky Jennings relocate T which worked ok for pressure but no flow for oil temp. Will likely use it again in the new doka with a Perfect Tuning universal gauge this time.

[candyman]

[toomanyveedubs]

Because of the clearance issue I'll probably use the glowshift then mount a mocal oil takeoff and local oil filter mount this will also allow for a larger filter. I read the land rover filter is the same spec but larger capacity. Could mount the glow shift at either spot too, will decide when the time comes.

[OlRivrRat]

I have been using this Sandwich Plate since Jul2010, about 74000Mi's & it has Not had any Issues. I do ReCheck the Securing Nipple @ Each Filter Change.

http://prosportgauges.com/oil-filter-adaptor-plate.aspx

ORR ~ DeanB

[MayorMcCheese]

Mine fit fine with the GW stainless exhaust on both a 1.9 and 2.1

[jimf909]