wilba Member 828 Member For: 15y 5m 22d Gender: Male Posted 14/10/11 05:03 AM Share Posted 14/10/11 05:03 AM Well I was hoping sum one knows so I didn't have to pull it out for no reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHANTMXR6 It's not a MKI! Member 1,742 Member For: 15y 10m 5d Gender: Male Location: Earth Posted 14/10/11 12:32 PM Share Posted 14/10/11 12:32 PM Well I was hoping sum one knows so I didn't have to pull it out for no reasonYes there is a screen in the oil supply line to the turbo in the FG engines.Have you not been through this thread? Plenty of reference to the FG screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impellor Member 835 Member For: 13y 9m 4d Gender: Not Telling Posted 14/10/11 12:54 PM Share Posted 14/10/11 12:54 PM Ok just a little more info. The oil filter screen is rated at 70 microns, the earls inline filter is rated at 85 microns and a good quality oil filter is rated at 25-30 microns. In conclusion I suggest that no filter is required after initial run in, and as there is an oil restrictor in the line located before the turbo, excessive flow is not an issue. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riptide Member 733 Member For: 13y 3m 6d Gender: Male Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posted 25/11/11 08:52 AM Share Posted 25/11/11 08:52 AM I think I will be taking the filter out this weekend. I was thinking that if you REALLY wanted a filter in the system it might be an idea to use a remote mounted screw on replaceable filter like you often see with an oil cooler. Do they handle pressure or are they only for return oil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 3m 14d Posted 25/11/11 09:39 AM Share Posted 25/11/11 09:39 AM that's the idea with the earls type lines, easily unscrew the conveniently located filter from the housing, either clean or replace the filter element. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riptide Member 733 Member For: 13y 3m 6d Gender: Male Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posted 25/11/11 06:39 PM Share Posted 25/11/11 06:39 PM True, but if you had a full size filter it would never block up and it could be changed for $10 instead of cleaned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjcrown Donating Members 182 Member For: 18y 6m 5d Posted 25/11/11 10:05 PM Share Posted 25/11/11 10:05 PM I guess we all need to ensure our oil is clean so that no crap goes into the turbo.Has anyone here changed their sump bolt to a "magnetic" one?What are you thoughts on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGMAN Member 70 Member For: 12y 6m 26d Posted 28/11/11 08:18 AM Share Posted 28/11/11 08:18 AM I have the EARLS filter kit on on FG, im pretty happy with the kit, though I removed the banjo and what not from the block and fitted the earls kit in place, im unsure of where the stock screen is, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 13y 3m 14d Posted 29/11/11 08:03 AM Share Posted 29/11/11 08:03 AM True, but if you had a full size filter it would never block up and it could be changed for $10 instead of cleaned. The turbo's supply is after the engines oil filter as mentioned a heap of times, so you'd be best just removing the factory mesh in the turbo line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riptide Member 733 Member For: 13y 3m 6d Gender: Male Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posted 06/12/11 06:31 AM Share Posted 06/12/11 06:31 AM Mesh strainer removed, new custom oil line fitted....no filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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