That stupid oil filter dribble tray
 

Always hated the ridiculous engineering compromise of having to add an extra seal via an extra spacer if we wanted an oil cooler sandwich plate on our engine.

Bit the bullet and cut away enough of the lip so that the sandwich plate can now sit where it is supposed to.... lower, more compact and making way more sense.

Cutting into the engine block, adventurous.
The cutout is only needed to fit the hoses? The rest of the sandwich plate clears the lip?

Interesting. I had the supports bend/crack on my spacer at the end of the season during a retorque. Thankfully, it was replaced under warranty, but I had to remove the system in order to continue driving the car for winter until the replacement came.

This would eliminate that issue.. I'd like to see it all put back together when you have that done.

EDIT: Do you need a different length thread adapter though?

Great minds think alike! I did the same only I had a square Mishimoto plate so had to cut a little more out. If you zoom in you can see it. I agree with the adapter, spacer then filter it stood up to tall.

https://i.imgur.com/3aQXu09.jpg

Then it ain't a dribble "tray" no more.

Whoops, there went your warranty - :(

lol. *warranty.

I have not had a drivetrain warranty since 3k miles. I am at 35k now I think I will be ok.

So, you blew up the OEM clutch within 3,000 miles and you replaced it with aftermarket?

:iono:

What warranty? we're all here to modify. lol

No, Tuned and installed flex fuel at 3k miles. Turbo installed at 5k miles. Clutch lasted for a year after turbo install. It was when I replaced the tires the clutch did not have the holding power.

This is how it looks fitted.
It still has a slight lip, maybe 3-4 mm, to keep its strength and also still catch some dribble.
If the sandwich and spacer use the same (1) centre bolt you will have to change it for a smaller one. They are very easy to find at parts stores, the thread is M20 1.5 and the normal (single) sandwich plate lenght (thicknesss) is fairly consistent across most Japanese cars

Well, it still carries a little bit of dribble.
Yeah, warranty...that boat sailed on the day I bought the car new... weighed it on the way home then drove it into my garage and proceeded to (cough) improve it...

No its usually the complete hose mounting/thermostat etc area that fouls the lip, usually about a 1/3 of the sandwich plate.

Ahhhhh...... OK, got the picture - :eyebulge:

do you remember his coilover thread? he's got more money in shocks than some have spent on the entire car!

Looks good! One trick I do to eliminate the oil filter from making a mess is take an awl and punch a hole in the top of the filter. This will release the hydro lock and let the oil drain back into the engine.

I know right!



Where's the dry sump at?

I applaud you on this. Thats excellent.

too funny...I wish!