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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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Is the oil filter adapter a necessary evil, or can I remove it and screw the filter to the block? It seems like a waste if it is going to be just another place for oil to find its way out.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Been done b4 once filter hits unibody and breaks youll wish ya didn't.
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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by freegdr
Been done b4 once filter hits unibody and breaks youll wish ya didn't.
Yep. If it wasn't needed, the factory woulda left it off to save some coin.
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