Pollensa Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Oil change due this weekend - just wondering if anyone might have a recommendation for the replacement filter as Caterham online might not be able to deliver in time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted December 13, 2016 Member Share Posted December 13, 2016 There's a Halfords part number in the archives.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I wouldn't buy an oil filter from CC ! Get new original Rover filter from eBay suppliers. Part no. LPW100181. Or get copy parts from your local motor factor using this part number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollensa Posted December 13, 2016 Author Share Posted December 13, 2016 Excellent and varied feedback! Eurocarparts are local so I'll give the LPW alternative a try. Cheers all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 If you are planning on keeping the car for some time, there are sellers on eBay selling them in multiples of 10 for around £30. £3 each! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilyhands Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Get an OE filter, guaranteed quality and one way valve to prevent bleed back.Oily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 The computer on the parts counter not always gives you the correct cross reference, you need to double check the dimensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollensa Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 Cheers - agreed - plenty of alternatives but what a performance to find the right seal! Best to go Ebay route and buy OE filter and seal in the MG box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Every oil filter I've ever bought has come with the required seal(s), OE or pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadsport06 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Yes, seal on filter. If you are referring to a washer for the sump then the sump isn't a Rover one. Just take the sump plug with you to a motor factors and get the right size. Ali sump so don't over tighten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollensa Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 doh - yes meant the washer! MG OE comes with it - europarts seemed unable to provide..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyH Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 There's also a 10% club discount at Opie Oils, *but* last time I used them their 'standard delivery' was definitely not rapid enough for delivery by the weekend. If you're planning a few weeks ahead (next time) then they're worth a look.http://www.opieoils.co.ukandhttps://www.lotus7.club/membership/special-offers-members/opie-oils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Never bought a filter that doesn't include the seal washer already fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 The sump plug on a wet sump K is unique to the caterham. IIRC the sump plug washer is copper just anneal it to make it soft again (cannot remember if you quench it or let it cool slowly!?)Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted December 16, 2016 Member Share Posted December 16, 2016 ... cannot remember if you quench it or let it cool slowly!?I think it doesn't make much difference for copper, but I can't remember the science, and I don't think I've ever seen a study.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Plenty of different size sump plug threads on K-series ! Do need to remove the plug and see what size you have. The hex head size is no clue when it comes to sump plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I've been using standard Rover K Series sump plugs LSF100040 on all of my wet sumps (3 engines!) since I got the car. They usually come with an alloy washer but when I do an oil change I just use a copper washer from a Halfords multipack.I didn't know nay better - what is not supposed to fit about them?Edited to say I've just read Ian's post and to be honest I've just been buying "K Series Sump Plugs" rather than explcitly LSF100040 so maybe I've just struck lucky on the correct size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 To give you an example ... I once asked CC (before I knew better) what size thread my sump would have .... they couldnt tell me !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj247 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Ordered two filters for £8 from Car Service Packs on ebay 2 days ago & just arrived. Includes two sump drain plug washerswww.carservicepacks.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadsport06 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 The washers may not fit for the seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy99998 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Bought 4 off eBay for £7 for mine, well worth it and all OE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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