Remote filter

[Lizzybus]

So , my "X" reg  7 has a Zetec conversion .The oil filter is miniscule so i would like to fit a very nice Hel remote kit so i can use a full size one .So , can i fit it by drilling holes for the bracket and rivnutting it to the box frame above the steering rack .The bodywork laps over , im just worried that i might be weakening the framework.Or is that not an issue .Or has anyone got a better idea where to mount it .The Zetec replaced a Kent .

[Drumster]

Not a direct answer to your question but is there any particular reason you don't like the shorter filter? I've used those on my Blacktop Zetec since 2010 and 23k miles, touring, sprinting and hillclimbing with no issues.

[Lizzybus]

Easier and cleaner oil changes , position of the tiny W77 filter is a pita .Slight increase in capacity ( you vcan never have enough oil , I also own a Defender ) You can pre fill the filter .And it looks sexy .I would say that Pearl has done 42K without problems , but either the head gasket or a ring has gone , so in the process of sorting that out 

[paul richards]

If you are talking about the main box section of the chassis it already has holes for rivets securing the aluminium bodywork. If I’m not mistaken later cars have brackets pop riveted to this for an oil catch tank. I’m sure a couple more won’t harm. However rivnuts require a bigger hole than rivets. Is it not acceptable to just use rivets?

[Geoff Brown]

Or self tappers ?

[Lizzybus]

I will look , but its quite a "meaty" bracket to fit .

[rkeywood]

On 09/11/2023 at 12:31, Lizzybus said:

I will look , but its quite a "meaty" bracket to fit .

This is what I did to save drilling larger fixings

 

 

[Lizzybus]

That looks great , thanks

[Lizzybus]

Where did you get the bracket , looks perfect , little or no turning motion on the rivets .

Dave t 

[rkeywood]

That’s homemade, bent from a bit of stainless sheet.