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    M30B35 oil cannister retrofit to M30B34 possibility

    This may have been discussed before, but I'm lazy so I'll ask if anyone have done or looked into retrofitting the later top down (M30B35) oil filter cannister in lieu of the earlier bottom up (M30B34) ccannister?

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    George, I think the real estate might be an issue. I have seen some with the mod and there is a lot to move around. The other issue is you have to add a check valve and not sure it is built in or not. Oil will drain from the canister with the upright one. I know it will be easier to do filter changes with the upright one but not sure overall if it that's simple. The early E34 535i models had them and that's what you could use to do the mod but the engine compartment was laid out a little different.
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    Why?? Just easier to use one of my spin on filter adapters and be done with any mess forever
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    Hey Bert,

    Speaking of your spin on filter adapters, do you have one for a top down filter? I read a post about your engine debacle. That's a tough one a swallow.

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    George I bought the M30B35 oil filter housing (still in the garage someplace) with the intention of doing the same swap that you're asking about on the 84 635CSi and as Jody says there just wasn't enough room in the right places for it to fit. I have subsequently installed Bert's adapter and that works just fine.

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    [QUOTE=Coupenut;30553173]George I bought the M30B35 oil filter housing (still in the garage someplace) with the intention of doing the same swap that you're asking about on the 84 635CSi and as Jody says there just wasn't enough room in the right places for it to fit. I have subsequently installed Bert's adapter and that works just fine.

    Hey James,

    How the heck are you? I had a spin on adapter on my car yeeaarrrss ago. Got it from some dude in Colorado. I liked it but sold it and I don't know why...
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    George, I'm doing well. How are you?

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    I am thinking of doing another run of these adapters I will be able to do them to replace a 4" can or a 3.5" can either bolted from the top or the bottom. They will be $150 shipped or if 3 guys step up, I will do $135 shippedComplete filter unit.jpgfilter parts (2).jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by Coupenut View Post
    George I bought the M30B35 oil filter housing (still in the garage someplace) with the intention of doing the same swap that you're asking about on the 84 635CSi and as Jody says there just wasn't enough room in the right places for it to fit. I have subsequently installed Bert's adapter and that works just fine.

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    James, when you say " I bought the M30B35 oil filter housing... I am assuming you mean an M30B35 housing from an E34 or E32 B35 engine. My straight 635CSi '88 B35 engine still uses the bottom up style housing which means for E24s, those style housings are all meant for the E24 engine compartments. Bert's solution seems most viable to keep the bottom up with spin on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by carsnplanes View Post
    James, when you say " I bought the M30B35 oil filter housing... I am assuming you mean an M30B35 housing from an E34 or E32 B35 engine. My straight 635CSi '88 B35 engine still uses the bottom up style housing which means for E24s, those style housings are all meant for the E24 engine compartments. Bert's solution seems most viable to keep the bottom up with spin on.
    Jody, that's correct, I pulled the housing from an E34 in the salvage yard. 'm very pleased with Bert's solution. It works very well, and is well made.

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    [QUOTE=Coupenut;30553247]George, I'm doing well. How are you?

    Well, considering I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsey last week, I'm doing ok. What brand filter are you using with your spin on adapter? I'm real picky about oil filters. Thanks
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    [QUOTE=EuroGeorge;30553811]
    Quote Originally Posted by Coupenut View Post
    George, I'm doing well. How are you?

    Well, considering I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsey last week, I'm doing ok. What brand filter are you using with your spin on adapter? I'm real picky about oil filters. Thanks
    Sorry to hear that. I hope that you can expect a full and speedy recovery.

    I'm using a Fram, but any filter that fits a big block Ford engine (460 cubic inch) will work with the adapter.

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    Bert,

    How many need step up to get these down to $100 shipped?

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    Can't do a $100 need to many people. Willdo $135 with 4 I am going to put these on another forum so may have combined amnt of people between the two Delivery included probablr be 3 weeks for shipping as I won't start machining till everyone is in.
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