2000 explorer relocating oil filter?

[FordTough]

explorer 5.0 i need to get rid of the 90* oil filter neck and install a relocation kit to the block but cant find one that works, i have searched here but didnt find what i was lookin for

 

[Spdrcer34]

You need more than 1 part.

You need the Block mounted Relocating Adapter, 2 lines, and a filter mount.

The lines can be fabricated from a number of sources....

The Filter Mount isn't usually an issue to find....

But the Block Adapter can be tricky. If you buy the cheap pot-metal ones...they will leak. ALL OF THEM LEAK. I don't know why people continue to buy them first, only to replace it with a GOOD Billet Aluminum piece later on...OR just live with the leak..

There are 2 main options to look at:

L&L Adapters makes a GREAT adapter for the Ford. And so does Canton.

Either one will work. Both seal up perfectly. Both are 'clock-able' so you can turn it any direction you choose.

Personally, I run the L&L. Only because I got it off eBay for $20. They retail for about $100. I was shopping for the Canton at the time. They recently had a price drop on them, and you can buy them from Summit for about $70.

Ryan

 

[FordTough]

how does it hook up, do you remove the fitting in the block and install a new one cause thats the part i cant figure out

 

[FordTough]

alright I just checked out that L&L wow is that nice, that is exactly what I was looking for I looked at the Canton but didn't see how it mounts to the block

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction

 

[Spdrcer34]

The Canton and the L&L mount the EXACT same way. Only the Canton is Anodized Black. The L&L is Natural Aluminum....

Other than that.....they function and install the EXACT same.

Ryan