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Feb 15, 2016 | 03:13 PM

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plums

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This is the OE filter.

You can see it has a proper rubber bypass with a proper spring w/ support.

It's a hefty filter.

BTW, the manufacturer should be Crosland in the UK.

Feb 15, 2016 | 04:33 PM

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I am pretty sure robots are not installing coolant lines on engines! And which new cars is it that have rubber bypass lines?

Feb 15, 2016 | 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by plums

BTW, the manufacturer should be Crosland in the UK.

I believe this was mentioned --- I know my buddy has ordered what is the cross-reference.. It's different.

That's not saying it's not =or good enough.

Feb 15, 2016 | 05:32 PM

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I am pretty sure robots are not installing coolant lines on engines! And which new cars is it that have rubber bypass lines?

The engines are fully fitted prior to being married to the car. The quick connections allow the engine to be "quick" connected to the body

Feb 15, 2016 | 06:17 PM

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The engines are fully fitted prior to being married to the car. The quick connections allow the engine to be "quick" connected to the body

Which is also why the two famous leakers are under the intake.

It makes for a more easily handled package during assembly.

Not so easy when they fail though.