DALE 77

Will a zetec oil fiter be o.k to use on a escort rs turbo?

CosworthGuy

What engine is in the car? A cvh or zvh? if cvh then why noy just buy a cvh filter. They are about 3 quid from any motor factors. If zvh then im led to beleive a fiesta 1.25 works well and gives good clearence wheras the 2.0 zetec one is a tight fit

DALE 77

CVH, After changing my oil yesterday the oil filter i was suplied
didnt fit & the only one i had knocking around was
an elf600 which is for a zetec as it fitted i put it on the car has not been
used since just wanted to know if it will be o.k, if not ill just get a replacment
cheers.

CosworthGuy

If it fits correctly and seals ok then i wouldnt worry about it really. As long as its not catching anything and the threads are ok id say fit and forget

zetec-Sam

iTrader: (2)

Believe the threads are ok, but the Zetec ones are longer (the older ones anyway)

DALE 77

yeh it is longer,there are no clearence issues
i will just keep an eye on it.
cheers guys.

iansoutham

A Zetec oil filter (EFL600) will be absolutely fine. They are a little longer and have a non-return valve fitted internally.

I buy the EFL600 filters by the pack. I use them on my CVH, 1.25 Fiesta (makes them easier for clearance when removing), DOHC (should be an EFL90) and have never had a problem yet.

DALE 77

Cheers bud.