RF600 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Could they have put it in a worse place? Shortly after I got my pathfinder I put a remote oil filter on it. As we all know it drips all over the starter when doing oil changes. So I get the remote filter on. I did have a slight leak at one of the connectors. So a little more oil drips on the starter. Anyway I go to start it one day and I get nothing. No click, but everything works. So I start checking for power. Nothing from the starter. So I pull the starter. There is some oil coming from the starter. I pull the starter apart and it looks like mud inside. I clean all the parts. Apply some grease and put it back together. I cross my fingers and jump the starter. It works. I put it back in and it started. What i'm getting at is I didn't know that that much oil and crap could get in there and keep it from working. I'm glad I didn't have to buy a starter. Moral of this story! Get a remote mount oil filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I have a 3" bodylift so starter replacement makes opening a can of pringles look challanging but I literally just replaced mine last week due to age failure. Was bone dry, all in oil change prep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felipe4x4 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 what about a oil relocation kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) i DO believe that is what he is talking about... remote means in another location.... Edited May 7, 2012 by Kyle94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF600 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) After the first couple oil changes I put a remote filter on. It's a larger filter also. I used mounting points that were existing. No extra holes drilled. The fuel filter is a little more difficult to get off but not too bad. Edited May 8, 2012 by RF600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 What mount is that? Did you have the hoses custom made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF600 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) I can't find my receipt so I don't know for sure. I think it was a hayden kit. The lines are custom made. I put the heat sleeves on just in case. The hoses were the most expensive part. I think the filter is off of a ford. I took some metal I had and made the mounting bracket. Edited May 9, 2012 by RF600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I had a dual filter mount on my old harbody and I used the AN fittings, I had the cheap braided SS hoses from transdapt. Hoses are long gone but I still have the filter mount and the filter adapter. Don't want to run dual filters on the PF though. I checked with a local hose company on making some AN hoses wasn't too bad about $19 for a 3' hose with straight ends. Nice thing about my dual filter mount and some singles I've seen is it has an extra in and out port that can be blocked off using plugs, I used one for a mechanical oil pressure gauge. I used Fram PH-8A filters, they were bigger and cheaper than the stock Nissan filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I got tired of all the crap inthe starter and not being able to get at it easily (especially after putting headers on it) so I threw a dual filter relo in mine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Every three months when i change the oil I think about doing this mod..............as I create new curse words........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 WTH?? This is one of the cheapest, most worthwhile/paying for it's self mod ever. Get on it, man!! Yep, I have the same set up as k9sar location wise, but I run a single filter. Fram PH-8a equivalent size (about the most common available) in Bosch form (want to say 3200). I'm guessing the difference in size equals +50-100% filtration media so duals seemed overkill, especually in such a tight area. Glad I did it and don't look back other than saying install the adapter first, then the lines using a crows foot. That would have saved me a lot of time and grief back then... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF600 Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) It was definitely worth the time and money to relocate the oil filter. I wish I would have taken a pic of the starter after I took it apart. It was nasty. Edited May 14, 2012 by RF600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Here are some pics from when I first did my install *between oil leak and new fittings & hoses* And here are a couple threads with more info and pictures from other members (some pics are no longer availible) http://www.nissanpat...ilter-relo-kit/ http://www.nissanpat...oil-relocation/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 here's pics of my install http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?/topic/25955-suggestions-requested/page__st__20&do=findComment&comment=479925 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitman Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I cut a piece of roof flashing and put it over the starter before I pull the filter. The oil runs over the shield and into the pan, adds about 30 seconds to an oil change. Before I owned the Pathy I owned two S10 Blazers, both with factory remote mounted filters, they both failed. Don't add two lines and a rubber seal to your lube system if you don't have to. KISS (keep it simple stupid). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felipe4x4 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 so do i have to get everything custom or can i find a kit ready to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 they sell kits that include the hoses and mounts, you may depending on where you want to mount the remote filter, need to make a mount for it. Here are some available from Summit racing, both single and dual filters: http://www.summitracing.com/search/Oil-Filter-Included/No/Make/NISSAN/?keyword=oil+filter+relocation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom01Pathfinder Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Here are some available from Summit racing, both single and dual filters: this is going to be a dumb question, but what is the benefit of having dual filters?? better filtration? and every oil change you have to buy 2 filters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 better filtration, more oil capacity, probably wouldn't have to change the oil as often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfftourRoadie96 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Has anyone been successful in putting an oil relocation kit on an R50 yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF600 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 I pulled the starter because it would not engage. That was my first indication the starter was going bad. Now it is doing the same thing. Hitting the starter will get it to engage. So when you think you got it, you sometimes don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Here are some pics from when I first did my install *between oil leak and new fittings & hoses* And here are a couple threads with more info and pictures from other members (some pics are no longer availible) http://www.nissanpat...ilter-relo-kit/ http://www.nissanpat...oil-relocation/ Zip ties are not acceptable clamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 After the first couple oil changes I put a remote filter on. It's a larger filter also. I used mounting points that were existing. No extra holes drilled. The fuel filter is a little more difficult to get off but not too bad. That's an excellent setup. Where did you get those lines made? I tried to do this once but couldn't find a way to attach it there. I may actually go this route now and try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.510 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I also got tired of pouring oil on my starter every time I changed the filter... so I built a VG34! Now my oil filter is just forward of, and a couple inches above, my steering stabilizer: It's easy to reach from the top with a Taurus E-fan, I'm not sure how much fun it'd be with a stock fan should. I pull the front skid plate and put my drain pan under the filter rather than end up with a bunch of oily paper towels to fish out from under the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreus009 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) That's an excellent setup. Where did you get those lines made? I tried to do this once but couldn't find a way to attach it there. I may actually go this route now and try again. I think I used as the same kit RF600 and same location. http://s859.photobuc...ilter Relocate/ Had the lines custom made by a place called Amazon hose. Teflon hoses (IIRC) with stainless sleeving. Edited July 27, 2012 by andreus009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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