[Cloud9...68]

Yeah, there have been some strange rumors started regarding the Canton filter, but as far as I know, none have been substantiated by data. Not sure about the oil presssure thing.

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[flash]

this filter actually flows better than the OEM one, so i don't think it is due to restriction. the rise was very minimal anyway. frankly i didn't do a lot of back and forth testing, and only noticed a slight increase when i installed it.



as for the leaks when changing, i don't have that problem. i use a filter wrench on an extension with a ratchet to hold it still while i pop the cap. i also only install the cap very slightly beyond finger tight. simple and effective

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Cloud9...68]

Sounds great. Looking forward to my first oil change with mine. Of course, that entails finishing putting the engine back together, and then actually putting it back in the car. Ah, it's always the details...

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Scott Collins]

The Canton filter is excellent. I did not notice a change in oil pressure, but it could have been there.



I have the spin on type, with removable filter element. Great for inspection when changing oil to see if you have anything unwanted in there, like bits of metal, etc. Can't do that with a standard filter unless you cut is in half and look on the inside. Knock on wood, but I have not found anything in there so far other than black old oil...



One thing though, you have to get some grip tape on it because it wants to spin off from the base - it's made so that the seal at the top, on the inside of the cap where the filter seals to the bottom of the inside of the cap, is a very tight fit. Like Flash says, you get a filter wrench on the base on the grip tape and hold that while you turn the top counter clockwise to unscrew. Viola!

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[SILVY968]

Scott, my filter body came with grip tape from Canton???

Brian

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[flash]

later ones did

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Ernie]

I guess we should revive this thread, due to DS968's recent engine problems and vlieg's experience? Any other thoughts?

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[flash]

it was not due to the filter, assuming it was properly installed.

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Ernie]

My thought was that the oil filter was "collateral damage" as a result of the engine disaster. After reading vlieg's post, I was curious as to other experiences with the "mangled" filter elements. In addition, does the OEM filter "trap" some oil as opposed to the canton, allowing the oil to drain back down? That seems like what would explain the 1.5 second delay that vlieg described. Just trying to understand this better and decide if switching back to OEM is desirable?

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[Ernie]

Ahhhh. Ignore the last post. Just saw Flash's explanation on the breakdown thread!

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[vliegwielolaf1234]

[quote name="flash" post="171489" timestamp="1450907937"]it was not due to the filter, assuming it was properly installed.[/yquote]


easy why out in my opinion .

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[flash]

not at all.  the filter damage was a result, not a cause.  that should be plain to just about anybody.

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[ds968]

I have the old style Canton in my blue car, and the new style Canton in the ( now dead as a door nail ) green car, in which the filter insert was damaged, but suspected to be from collateral damage as a result of , and not the cause of what happened. Anyway, I pointed out that it's the new style because this one is especially impossible to screw up when installing the replacement cartridge : the top of the outer container has a lot of little screws all around the perimeter ( as opposed to tne big center bolt on tne previous model, which can probably be over-torqued ) so a very easy and effortless installation.

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[vliegwielolaf1234]

I have the late style , and had the mangeld filters ,like you said impossible to install wrong .

That is wat concerns me , the bit slower oilpressure is not the big issue .


i am however not claiming your engine seized because of the filter , but i am convinced it is far from superior to a normal filter .


If it seized because of lack of lubrication , bearrings etc than it's a differnt story , i am affraid that it wil be near to impossible to prove .

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[flash]

not sure how you can say it is anything less than superior.  it filters smaller, flows more, provides to the bearings sooner, and makes no mess

 

what's not superior?

 

you can still install the later one wrong, as you can still put the filter in the can and then the lid on, which would be wrong, because you could crush the filter.  filter on lid, then insert into can.

 

it will be easy to see of the bearings were starved.  the color of the bearings will show that clearly.

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.

[MCL968]

Reviving this thread. I have one of these Canton filters if anyone out there is interested. It's the new 5 bolt type. Works great, makes oil changes a snap.

 

If you race these filters are great because you can change and inspect the elements between races without leaving oil all over the car and the pits.

 

I believe new price is around $150. This is the closest I could find for comparison.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Canton-25-154-C...65419d0833

 

I am happy to email pictures, ask at mleone@unr.edu. You can make me an offer on that email address as well. 

Partial Post: Please Login or Register to read the full post.