dawesius
29-05-2009, 07:32 PM
Just 2 quick questions about alternative fuel filters for my 2.5L V6 98 Grand Vit; and apologies if this has been covered before, didnt see anything in a quick search.
1. The filter is often difficult to walk in and pick up off the shelf (and hence a little pricier) at some parts places, however, the filters from either a Nissan R32 Skyline or VT-VY (V6 & V8) Commodores seem identical save for different 90 deg bends in the 8mm lines on the filter housing (upstream on the GVs, its downstream on the Commo and both are straight on the R32) which shouldnt represent an installation hassle.
Do you think I could use these on the GV?
2. The OEM filter position is on a crossmember, just above the rear diff housing - ie, a right PITA to get to. Is it safe or worthwhile to consider moving that into the engine bay - either as a similar filter or even one of the universal filters (which is much bigger, has glass water trap and drain, etc etc)?
Thanks in advance!
1. The filter is often difficult to walk in and pick up off the shelf (and hence a little pricier) at some parts places, however, the filters from either a Nissan R32 Skyline or VT-VY (V6 & V8) Commodores seem identical save for different 90 deg bends in the 8mm lines on the filter housing (upstream on the GVs, its downstream on the Commo and both are straight on the R32) which shouldnt represent an installation hassle.
Do you think I could use these on the GV?
2. The OEM filter position is on a crossmember, just above the rear diff housing - ie, a right PITA to get to. Is it safe or worthwhile to consider moving that into the engine bay - either as a similar filter or even one of the universal filters (which is much bigger, has glass water trap and drain, etc etc)?
Thanks in advance!