- Joined
- Nov 8, 2023
- Messages
- 23
- Reaction score
- 9
- Location
- Oregon
- Vehicle Year
- 06/00 (2000)
- Make / Model
- Ford Ranger xlt
- Engine Type
- 3.0 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
I bought my truck when my friend could not get it started. The starter motor was dead and he decided to sell it. I pulled it out, took it apart and discovered oil inside and the commutator was carbonized. So I got another starter and put it on. I don't understand why someone would design the starter motor to be the splash-shield for the oil-filter. My truck is a 2000, 3.0L and the filter appears to mount almost flush to the block, right above a $150 starter, oh, that's for a rebuilt. At least dying from corrosion is not likely.
The filter is one of those dinky things designed to catch loose hardware and rocks. It's in a bad location, at an odd angle where it's difficult to get at. I've had worse.
I saw an older post about a splash shield but it's on a newer model. Would this same shield mount on my truck?
If not, is there an offset mount that would extend out past the starter with the filter face pointing downward so the filter could just screw-on/off without spilling?
The filter is one of those dinky things designed to catch loose hardware and rocks. It's in a bad location, at an odd angle where it's difficult to get at. I've had worse.
I saw an older post about a splash shield but it's on a newer model. Would this same shield mount on my truck?
If not, is there an offset mount that would extend out past the starter with the filter face pointing downward so the filter could just screw-on/off without spilling?
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