Oil filter tube on a 2.1 dj
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Oil filter tube on a 2.1 dj
Hi I got a DJ engine and it looks like someone has tried to remove the oil tube that goes into the oil filter.anyone know how I can get it back up into the engine thanks.
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Thanks I just do not want to crush the pipe .could I use two nuts and lock them together if yes anyone know what size nuts fits it thanks.
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Re: Oil filter tube on a 2.1 dj
yes you can 3/4 UNF but you may need to cut them down as the thread may not be long enough, or buy two thin oil cooler retaining nuts but they may not be thick enough, the tube is quite thick I doubt you will crush it and you can buy them if you did.
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Re: Oil filter tube on a 2.1 dj
That's what I do, 3/4" UNF half nuts.happy van wrote:Thanks I just do not want to crush the pipe .could I use two nuts and lock them together if yes anyone know what size nuts fits it thanks.
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Re: Oil filter tube on a 2.1 dj
Thanks for all of your help