Thread: 2001 Defender TD5 remote oil filter

i am looking for the same thing,Trans-Dapt Performance Products 1113 - Trans-Dapt Performance Remote Oil Filter Relocation Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com this item,hope this help.

Originally Posted by coolbigrock

i am looking for the same thing,Trans-Dapt Performance Products 1113 - Trans-Dapt Performance Remote Oil Filter Relocation Kits - Overview - SummitRacing.com this item,hope this help.

that kit listed should fit, its the same thread as the TD5, 3/4x16UNF
OD for seal is 63mm to 72mm.

it would make changing that filter ALOT easier

cheers phil

IF a remote filter was used,could an auto trans cooler be fitted in the plumbing to replace the factory oil cooler????
Andrew

probably, but i dont think engine oil temp is as critical as the trans one.
one could be fitted but you wouldnt want the engine oil to be to cool, so i wouldnt bother.

im going to upgrade my trans cooler with something like this thermostatically controlled unit.

$350 derale trans cooler, 10''x16'' with a 10'' thermo fan.

cheers phil

Resurrecting this oldie....

Having spent nearly an hour yesterday trying to remove the oil filter on my defender without success, I am wondering whether this might be the go. Has anyone actually used one of these kits? or any other kit to relocate the oil filter to somewhere easier to get to?

Why cant you get it off??

Originally Posted by djam1

Why cant you get it off??

Because I have no filter pliers or wrench and it will not budge by hand. Fat fingers and little strength probably doesn't help. I could get good grip with some sand paper, but still couldn't turn it.

The TD5 filter is dead easy to get off.

Take the turbo heat shield off & throw it away, Along with the stupid engine cover.

You can then grab the filter easily & unscrew it by hand.

I would NOT use a remote filter. Have had an catastrophic oil loss caused by one of those (in a VW) & heard about a 110 being totally destroyed by fire due to a failed oil line.

A remote bypass filter like a franz would be OK but not a remote on a full flow engine like the TD5, I don't trust them.