The filter from Redline has arrived.
It includes a coarse and fine filter.
Looks exactly like the Tefba’s, but with a spring…
An improvement from the original
Kirbert
(Author of the Book, former owner of an '83 XJ-S H.E.)
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They’ve had the spring for many years. Mine didn’t have it so I just set a chubby O-ring in the bottom to hold the screen up. But they added the spring shortly thereafter.
Mine also came with a magnet. If you’re didn’t, just put a small donut magnet on the plastic peg. I usually find a little bit of scum on it now and then.
Also, that big ‘oring’ up top on the cap, mine actually leaked using that. I find it seals fine with just the cap which has a rubber washer within it. Make sure you have the filter flipped so the more blunt end is up top.
I’ve been using coarse filter for 2 years now, nothing catches there anymore. I guess it’s time to move onto fine. Fortnight, fortyear? I wasn’t worrying too much, since I’ll be replacing radiator next year.
Han - when you cut out the section of hose, for placement of the filter, would you note the measurement, from each end of the hose, that remains for use, with the filter installed - possibly a picture of filter installed in hose, prior to installing on vehicle - just for a record so that future searches of information would be able to gain knowledge from your work - thanks, Tex.