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caposto
03-16-2004, 06:18 PM
After draining the oil for an oil change I opened the oil canister to remove the filter on my '91 535i. A lot of oil splashed out and the canister was still about have full of oil when I took out the filter.

Is this normal or should that oil drain out into the pan?? Did I forget to do something? I ended up sucking the oil out with a large syringe and finished the job, but I'm a little worried because I've seen some posts here about oil canisters going bad somehow.

The car does run great though and just passed the new CA emissions standards with flying colors. :)

-Chris
'91 535i e34
'88 535is e28
'86 535i e28
'73 2002tii
winfred
03-16-2004, 06:29 PM
that means it's not broken and draining back yet, you're lucky
Bruno
03-16-2004, 09:12 PM
Talking about M30 Canisters.
The kit will be finished in two days and I will post pictures at the end of the week after engraving.
AllanS
03-16-2004, 09:14 PM
How much are you thinking of pricing it for?
Bruno
03-17-2004, 09:32 AM
Complete kit with hoses and fittings (oil filter is the only thing not included) will be 150US.
The plate alone without the filter mount or hose is 100US.

Pictures to come soon, it is a sexy part... will look very sharp on our cars.
Hector
03-17-2004, 10:09 AM
because I just bought filter housing from BMA. :(



Complete kit with hoses and fittings (oil filter is the only thing not included) will be 150US.
The plate alone without the filter mount or hose is 100US.

Pictures to come soon, it is a sexy part... will look very sharp on our cars.
AllanS
03-17-2004, 10:12 AM
What size fittings are used? would it be possible to add a T fitting to the mix so I could source oil pressure (for a turbo, for instance)?
Bruno
03-17-2004, 11:56 AM
1/2" NPT fitting, I won't install the fittings so you can add a T if you want.

Then you can add a sensor for the oil pressure or oil temperature also.
Bruno
03-17-2004, 12:02 PM
I talked about it last week that I was making a kit.
Should be engraved tonight.... SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET.
AllanS
03-17-2004, 02:04 PM
Sounds awesome, can't wait for you to post pics of it. Would those be barbed fittings?
Bruno
03-17-2004, 02:20 PM
They are special fittings that are used along with 300Psi hose (flamme resistant).
The hoses don't need any clamps on them when you push the hose on the fitting.

Several colors of hoses are also available.
I can also provide steel braided hoses with the clamps crimped.