Spin-On adapter Worth it?

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I bought one of these, takes a Fram PH8 spin-on Does it really save time/less mess as opposed to the bottom-bolt filter? Maybe I should just stay with removing- the- filter- assembly- from- the- engine routine I've always done.
 
bill said:
I bought one of these, takes a Fram PH8 spin-on Does it really save time/less mess as opposed to the bottom-bolt filter? Maybe I should just stay with removing- the- filter- assembly- from- the- engine routine I've always done.
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Original equipment spin on adapters are still available last I checked.
The M1 used them.
Under 200 bucks

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=5991-EUR-04-1981-E26-BMW-M1&diagId=11_3226

That way you can use real BMW spin on filters!

Or the Mahle ones for 8 bucks
 
I used one of the spin on for over 15 years. Finally went to a e12 top bolt because of the cost of the filter and the top bolt also looks very stock with the cast rondel.

Rich
 
As a provider of the spin on adapters, I noticed one thing on the realoem picture you provided. Using that part precludes the use of the original factory oil cooler system as used on M90 and M6 motors which can still be used with the adapter I provide. Spin on filters are not expensive with the Fram PH8a can costing less than $6 and affording a much easier and cleaner filter change
 
I love my spin on adapter, it allows you to use a higher quality filter without worry that it is fitting correctly internally with that spring and metal collar thing. I use a Mobil 1 filter which got the highest reviews from the dudes that cut them all open to compare the innards. Royal Purple one is also good. I wont run a cheapo filter given its importance.
 
It depends on how frequently you (and whether you or someone else) does the oil service. If it's only once a year, the bottom bolt is tolerable. If you have ready access to a top bolt can, bolt and filter, go that way. I got mine from a 530i abandoned on the side of the road; only have to remember to get the later Big Six readily available filter from the parts supplier.

If you gots big bucks and want the spin-on for rapid simple changes, bling value and bragging to your local E9 community, then it's clearly what to do.
 
Honolulu said:
It depends on how frequently you (and whether you or someone else) does the oil service. If it's only once a year, the bottom bolt is tolerable. If you have ready access to a top bolt can, bolt and filter, go that way. I got mine from a 530i abandoned on the side of the road; only have to remember to get the later Big Six readily available filter from the parts supplier.If you gots big bucks and want the spin-on for rapid simple changes, bling value and bragging to your local E9 community, then it's clearly what to do.
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No big bucks Less than $150 for any of the three configurations available, that are bottom mounted, top or bottom bolted including the adapter bushing. Don't mean this as an ad for my product just info to share
 
Stevehose said:
I love my spin on adapter, it allows you to use a higher quality filter without worry that it is fitting correctly internally with that spring and metal collar thing. I use a Mobil 1 filter which got the highest reviews from the dudes that cut them all open to compare the innards. Royal Purple one is also good. I wont run a cheapo filter given its importance.
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I guess some would think Fram falls into the cheapo level (it's only $4-5) but having seen them on several Ferarris, I figured they were good enough for me....
 
There are a TON of filter makes that cross-reference to the Fram PH8A

Replacement oil filters for Fram PH8A:
Brand Model
AC-Delco PF 56
AC-Delco PFL400A
Baldwin B2
Bosch 0451103325
Bosch 0451104063
Bosch OF063
Champion Laboratories PH253
Champion Laboratories PH400
DELPHI EFL514
DENSO 150-2066
Donaldson P550008
Fleetguard LF3313
Ford 11-4245472
Fram PH16
Fram PH3600
Fram PH8A
General Motors GM 25012648
John Deere AM 31 205
K & N HP-3001
KOLBENSCHMIDT 052-OS
KOLBENSCHMIDT 052/3-OS
Komatsu TJ-15601-96001
Kubota 15402-32430
LUBER-FINER PH8A
Magneti Marelli 1AMFL00001
Magneti Marelli 1AMFL00029
Magneti Marelli 71758737
MAHLE OC262
Mann Filter ML 1001
Mann Filter ML 1004
Mann Filter ML 1005
Mann Filter W940/1
Mann Filter W940/81
Mazda Z ZL0-14302
Mazda Z ZM1-23802 A
Mazda ZZM1-23-802
Nissan 12019-021-200
Purolator L14670
Purolator L20195
Purolator L20195S
Purolator L30001
Toyota 00120-00001
Valeo 586059
Volvo Trucks/VCE/VME/PENTA 110200
Wix 51085
Wix 51515
Wix 51516
 
Bert,
Can you show us how the fitment works, which way does the threaded shaft fits into the plate, how far is it screwed in and how long bolt is needed? Thank you Joe
 
It is very simple. There is a fully threaded bushing, as I show in the parts picture, which is included, that simply threads into the the filter head it self. The adapter plate will thread over that and tighten to the base of the filter head. The threads on the bushing extend through the plate and the spin on threads over that. The O ring I include will seal the plate to the filter head. There are 2 different sized canisters. One is 4" diameter and the other is 3.5" diameter. I can do the adapter for either one and, again, I will provide the proper bushing for the required configuration.

If it is being used to convert a top bolted canister, it still does it with a threaded bushing but the bushing is configured differently. All in all, this can be done in 5 minutes with the filter head removed from the car or no more than 20 minutes if the filter head is left on the motor.

I have been selling theses for many years and the only 2 problems that happened was a fellow using a wrong filter and the other found his filter head to be warped.
 
Arde...I was made aware that there was a 530i near to the shop of the indie who told me about it. When I found it, it had the dust of weeks of sitting and maybe a flat or two. It had clearly had a hard life and was shortly, I believe, bound for the crusher. It was also unlocked and the interior at least as filthy as the exterior. Broad weekend daylight, no evening pussyfooting around. I suffered no pangs of conscience while grabbing that filter can. No sirens and police officers showed up either, nor to this day...

It you want it back lets negotiate.
 
Thanks Bert, my filter head is not threaded so your threaded bushing and adapter plate are held by the screw from the top of the filter head, how much of the threaded bushing does the oil filter spin on to in length?
 
I never measured . There is at least 5/8 to 3/4". That is more than the threaded section of the spin on. I don't have a top bolted filter head unit laying around so I have no way of measuring.
 
So the whole in the threaded shaft falls between the adapter plate and filter head with 5/8 to 3/4" for oil filter to screw on to?
I think this is the way to go, Thank you Bert
 

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