Thread: 2 fixes needed - oil filter & low brake pedal
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Old May 2, 2016 | 10:27 PM
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Default Re: 2 fixes needed - oil filter & low brake pedal
Originally Posted by BibaResto
When test driving the SRT-6 I was astounded by the stop on a dime with less than an inch pedal. I want close to that - pedal wise - for this car before I list it.
I had both the NA and the SRT and pedal travel was only slightly less with the SRT but much better stopping. You could have a flex line going bad bulging when under pressure on the NA.

Originally Posted by BibaResto
Oil filter: It leaks. I've not searched the ends of the earth, but can't find a filter 'wrench' for it. Pep Boys have a 74mm 15 groove filter which won't work since it is supposed to be 14. Also, after I find one is the arrow on top of the filter indicating loosen or tighten? I have a bad feeling that after I've changed with the correct oil, installed a new filter (the good kind), it will still leak. Too bad Mercedes hadn't heard about metal canister type oil filters back in '03. Essentially it is the same set-up on the '58 & '62 Alfa Spiders in my shop.
Did you also replace the rubber O rings too? Gotta ask, we have seen it all here. I use a ring type gripping wrench with no problems. It's only on at 18 ft/lbs.
 
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