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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Default Oil Block filter adapter AC autotechnics

Ok i bought the AC Autotechnics oil block

i have a problem,

the bolt don't fit in anyone of the filter...

i bought a original filter and aftermarket filter and occur the same problem...

I bought the correct filter block adapter? if not...

any suggestion?



Old Nov 14, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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That's the correct block adapter. It's the same one that I have. It should have come with 2 different size adapter bolts. Mine fit my XB and it fits my TC with no problems. It should work.
Old Nov 14, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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I have the wrong bolt adapter

what a piece of junk...
Old Nov 14, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeDarkness
I have the wrong bolt adapter

what a piece of junk...
You didn't get 2 of them?
Old Nov 14, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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No

this thing only comes with one bolt adapter
Old Nov 14, 2005 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeDarkness
No

this thing only comes with one bolt adapter
Oh that sucks bro. See if you can get the other adapter bolt from the place you brought it.
Old Nov 14, 2005 | 04:17 PM
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OUCH!
Old Nov 14, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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Yes, I did the same thing, they sold me one at Racingzone in Orlando, got home and the bolt does not fit.

Get the Greedy one, fits perfect. I should have listened to Justin (biohazardous customs) more clearly! Anyone need a useless piece of alum.?
Old Nov 14, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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I got mine and it fit perfectly
Old Nov 14, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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Where did you buy it from?
Old Nov 14, 2005 | 09:35 PM
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I think it was from scionsport...I bought it soo long ago but that was definitely where I got it from...just checked the website and its $52.00 +shipping and you can pick red, blue or silver
Old Nov 15, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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I use the Greddy one.... No problems here...
Old Nov 15, 2005 | 01:49 AM
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I bought in www.autodynamic.com, I emailed my situation to customer service:

The sales representative replies my email quickly saying:

Hey Joe,

It would appear you received the Honda/Acura/Subaru/Mazda/Mitsubishi
adapter. You would need the Toyota/Nissan one. I will go ahead and
order
the part from AC and ship it out to you.

Regards,
XXXXX
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Apparently this company is responsible; I only need to wait a little more…
Old Nov 15, 2005 | 05:30 AM
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Thats sweet...good thing they owned up to the mistake and are gonna send you a new one right away...keep us updated to make sure they follow through with it.
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Originally Posted by hip_2b_sqr
Yes, I did the same thing, they sold me one at Racingzone in Orlando, got home and the bolt does not fit.

Get the Greedy one, fits perfect. I should have listened to Justin (biohazardous customs) more clearly! Anyone need a useless piece of alum.?
Yeah I have the greddy on mine too, no problems to report and no leaks either. Return that thing and get a greddy.
Old Nov 29, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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Hi

Good News!

Yesterday I received the correct part, Now I can use the AC Autotechnics Oil Adapter.

The guy in autodynamic.com made a good work in customer service.

By the way, today is my birthdate, 26, im old man!!!
Old Nov 29, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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happy birthday - what does that oil thingy do?
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help the uneducated -- what's it do?
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Its so you can hook up oil temp and pressure fittings, for your gauges.
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tnx. m.



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