OIL FILTER SANDWICH
There is an oil filter sandwich plate that is made to fit between the oil filter and the filter mount. They usually have three threaded oil galley holes. This makes installing oil sending units an easy job. On the Turbo models there is an oil cooler between the oil filter and the mount.
I have installed an “A” pillar three instrument pod. The oil pressure gauge is electronic. I tried to install a “T” fitting to adapt the original oil filter sending unit with the new sending unit. It places the sending units next to too much heat. An easy solution would be to install a sandwich plate, and put the new sending unit in one of the three available oil galley holes. The question is: I have a Turbo with the oil cooler. The oil filter length just barely allows for filter removal. Does anyone know if I can still remove the filter if I install the sandwich adapter?
Another idea. How about splicing a “T” fitting into the oil feed line to the turbo? It is very accessible.
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