bob
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| posted on 28/1/11 at 07:33 PM |
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Indy dog leg steering link
Anyone with an Indy running a zetec found a good solution to avoid the oil filter using a dog leg steering link.
I've been using the small renault 5 turbo filter for the last 4 years and it works JUST, i've noticed with a bit of movement on the engine
mounts the shaft does actually touch the filter as the paint has worn away. I'm thinking a better solution to this would be dog leg (uj) in the
shaft and know its been done, i just need some info/pics of anyones work for ideas.
Any help with this appreciated.
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big_wasa
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| posted on 28/1/11 at 07:38 PM |
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or a remote filter ?
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bob
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| posted on 28/1/11 at 07:46 PM |
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Hi warren
I've tried the remote for size and and its very close to the renault filter size, i will have a look at robocogs set up as i'm sure he
runs a remote. I just think a dog leg would be a better fix, not only for the shaft against filter but for access to the filter when i change it.
It might even be a case of my engine on the mounts is too central as i did read a lot of zetec runners push the engine over a touch.
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 28/1/11 at 08:04 PM |
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Hi Bob,
I fitted an extra uj in my Indy column,when i swapped to a zetec.
I now use a filter from a fiesta zetec and could actually fit a full size
mondeo filter.
I bought my shaft and u/j from MNR,though they were not cheap,they are top
quality items.
I will take some pics in the morning if you need them.
Andy
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whitestu
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| posted on 28/1/11 at 08:53 PM |
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The other option [which is probably more difficult] is to cant the engine over a bit by modifying the engine mounts.
stu
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L5W
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| posted on 28/1/11 at 09:07 PM |
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I found on my MK chassis that with the mounts that came with the kit, even a remote connection to the oil pump wouldn't have cleared the column
link section. Here's my solution, perhaps not the best way but
seems to work 
I got the extra U/Js from CBS, a length of hex from ebay and the rod end bearing came from http://www.bearingboys.co.uk/
Lee
http://l5w-mk-indy-zetec.blogspot.com/
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jonesier1
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| posted on 28/1/11 at 09:52 PM |
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have a look at some avon's,thats where i got my dog leg idea from to clear my zetec engine.its close but works,just welded a support for the
shaft from the chassis.
im in my own little world...its ok though they know me there
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bob
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| posted on 28/1/11 at 11:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by lotusmadandy
Hi Bob,
I fitted an extra uj in my Indy column,when i swapped to a zetec.
I now use a filter from a fiesta zetec and could actually fit a full size
mondeo filter.
I bought my shaft and u/j from MNR,though they were not cheap,they are top
quality items.
I will take some pics in the morning if you need them.
Andy
Thanks Andy pics would be great, i'm ok with the cost as i havnt spent a bean on my indy for nearly 3 years which pleases me a lot (and mrs
bob)
Thanks everyone for your input.
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graememk
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| posted on 29/1/11 at 09:15 AM |
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i have that prob too thanks for the pics
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 30/1/11 at 09:00 AM |
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I will post some photos shortly.
Andy
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lotusmadandy
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| posted on 30/1/11 at 11:57 AM |
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I have uploaded some photos to my archive but cant seem to remember
how to post them atm.
Andy
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bob
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| posted on 30/1/11 at 04:22 PM |
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Andy thats a great big thanks from me for the pics, exactly what i had in my head but just needed confimation that somebody else had actually achieved
this.
Lee thats fine, as long as it works mate. I've seen that set up before on a couple of other cars on my travels.
I now have the extra UJ and length of bar to link the rack to the UJ so i just need the spherical bearing for whatever size bar i use on the modded
link from column to the UJ.
I'll let you know of the progress.
I'm sure one of my local nice friendly locosters will weld up my creation for tea and biscuits.
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DavidW
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| posted on 8/2/11 at 10:49 PM |
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I tilted the engine slightly (plate under the passenger side engine mount) and it let me get the remote filter head on with just enough clearance.
David
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