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[Spitz]

Is the later spin on oil filter head a direct replacement for the old canister type? Is the gasket paper or cork?

(Tired of the canister....have a donor spin on head available)

Thanks

[MiniCarJack]

Should just be a straight swap, I did the same on my car as I got annoyed with the canister and its tendency to make oil changes a messy affair! Pretty sure it's a paper gasket.

[nicklouse]

You will need to change the fixings. And get the correct gasket.

[PoolGuy]

Here’s everything that you need https://www.morrismi...-filter-p830101 Minispares probably do the same kit.

[Spitz]

Thanks for that link....now I know what the gasket looks like...I may have one.
So looks like have to swap the studs in too....good thing I have the donor attached to a block.

[Spitz]

Is the pipe from the block to filter head the same on both??
I've just twisted the pipe on the donor spin on one

[Tds76]

Is the pipe from the block to filter head the same on both??
I've just twisted the pipe on the donor spin on one

 

I used the same one when I changed mine over. 

[Spitz]

Got it done...
Pipe is indeed the same.
A little more time consuming than I thought.
The studs on the canister head are so long they must be removed with the head in place as the slam panel support is in the way.
Had to cut a new gasket using the tatterd remains of the old one.
Job done though..... rest in piece you pain in the arse canister filter.
I do like originality....but the filter head and filter are pretty well hidden.....my pipe is still engine green.

[floormanager]

you can get a spin on head (older type) which uses the same studs.  I got one when I swapped

Paul