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Need some advice please, fastlaners..... Motor is stock 173 red, starts easy, runs well, no smoke or excessive oil consumption. Problem is bad lifter rattle on cold start-up that goes away after about 5 seconds or so of fast idle on choke. Would using thicker oil such as 20w/60 help here or is it more designed for engines with worn rings? Any help much appreciated.
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The viscosity of your engine oil isn't the problem.
The oil filter you are using doesn't have an anti drain-back valve. So, all your oil drains back into the sump when the motor sits for a while and it takes a few seconds for the oil to get back to the
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Hi QUTE,i like the sound of that,would give motor more protection a bit faster than the typical 6cyl filter on start up wouldnt it. Has anyone tried this filter for size?,and know for sure if it does have the anti-drain back valve? Rob. |
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Hi Rob,
It says on the box that the Holden filter fits 6 & 8 cyl cars. I put in the AFAIK as I haven't personally tried it.
Cheers...Dave
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Hi Dave, I took note of the AFAIK,so thought id ask if anyone else has tried this. Ive decided to go and try it out myself,with an old filter on a motor laying around. Thanks Rob |
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Hey If you buu a new filter to suit a holden straight 6 you will probably find that they have the anti drain back valve, Valvoline and i am pretty sure Ryco do it on all of there filters. Go to your local parts supplier and ask them, or read the box
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Thanks 4dice,The last filter i used,RYCO, had bugger all written on it.couldve been old stock all the same. Cheers mate. |
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I have a Valvoline filter (V03) in my van and it has the same problems as rust & grease, takes 5 odd seconds for the oil light to extinguish and rattle to stop, even with fresh oil topped to correct line... I can't recall reading anything about anti-drain
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the old 6's ak 186 202 etc and all vt5litre and older use the same filter thread and seat. the VL-6, VN V6 onwards use a different one. yes, my VN V8 filter has a run back valve. not sure if every brand does, mine is a pure-one.
VN Calais, V8 Auto,
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SHNAD, will let u know. Rob |
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The reason a VN or later filter reduces the lifter noise is it is smaller in capacity, so it takes less time to fill and produce normal pressure.
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Thanks Bill, but oil also doesnt drain back,right? Rob |
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