Thread: Barney - a 1958 Series II

Not sure why you found these original filters to be difficult to find, I had no problem buying mine off evilbay and there was loads more available. However, if you want to do the conversion for simplicity, then it may be good to go that way anyway.

Nice to know that these housings are available from LR donks.

Cheers,

Never had any issues finding the standard filters - I get them from the local filter specialist, but Repco have them as well.

Originally Posted by OneOff

I went to buy an oil filter yesterday, I have the original canister type.

Apparently these cartridge types are scarce and it was recommended if possible to convert it to a spin on type. Much easier to get a filter for it and less mess come oil change time.
After doing a bit of research on the net, rather than buy an adapter, it seems you can use a stock LR oil filter housing from a 2.5 engine (petrol or diesel) for the 2.25 donk.

Could I use this same part on the 2.0 lt?

No idea whether it's the same for the 2.0litre but where are you going to get the filter housing from a 2.5 ? There are aftermarket adaptors available but they are quite expensive.

The standard filter is readily available, slightly messier than a spin-on filter but how often do you intend to change the oil ?

I have one fitted by a previous owner to my Series IIa Dormobile but my Series I has the standard filter.


Colin

bah...just buy the cartridge filters...and do the oil change in winter...the sensation of warm oil running down your arms on a winters day is wonderful. Makes one feel alive and mechanically inclined.

Hmm... looks like I've been given a bum steer then. I will stick with the cartridge.

Anybody got a code for me?

Originally Posted by OneOff

Hmm... looks like I've been given a bum steer then. I will stick with the cartridge.

Anybody got a code for me?

LOL - reading the posts I laughed as it sure looks that way. I was interested in seeing what mod you made on it. Good point about the motor, the 2a is the 2.25 so not sure on the S2. Sorry, I retract my statement if its not the 2.25ltr.

Cheers,

The Ryco number for my cartridge filter is R2069P. Note that is for the 'short' filter....there is also a 'long' filter..which has a ryco number one side or other of the aforementioned number, from memory, something like R2068P. RTC3184 is a number which the likes of LRDirect use.

I reckon it might be this one.

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