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Ryco Spin-on Oil Filter

Ryco Filters — Ryco Spin-on Oil Filter — part number Z23

Ryco Filters · Part number Z23 · NZ$99.00 incl. GST

Keep your classic Morris Marina or Austin 1800 purring like a kitten with a fresh oil filter!

Price

NZ$99.00 including GST. Part number Z23.

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Description

Oil Filter Change: Keep Your Classic Sweet!
> Oil filters are the unsung heroes of your engine's health, especially in older motors like the Morris Marina and Austin 1800. Get clogged up, and you're asking for trouble – reduced oil flow, damaged parts, and a generally unhappy engine. Time for a change, mate!

Uh Oh, Is This You?
• Oil pressure's dropped lower than a limbo dancer?
• Engine's making noises like a bag of spanners?
• Oil's looking more like mud than oil?
• That pesky oil light's decided to stay on?
• Performance? What performance?

WOF Worthy?
Yep, you're sweet as long as that filter isn't causing a major oil slick. They don't directly check the filter, but leaks are a big no-no at WOF time.

DIY or Get a Pro?
Difficulty: 4/10
Time it takes: Half an hour, give or take.
Gear you'll need: Oil filter wrench, socket set, drain pan, gloves (don't be shy).

🛠️ Bob's "Get It Done Right" Companion Checklist
• Safety First, Mates! Never get under a car supported only by a jack. Use proper axle stands – your life's worth more than a cafe lunch.
• Cleanliness Counts: Give the area around the oil filter a good wipe down before you start. Keeps the muck out of your engine.
• Protection Prevents Problems: Wear Nitrile Gloves to keep your hands clean and protected from old oil. Trust me, you'll thank me later.
• Lube It Up: Lightly oil the rubber gasket on the new filter before you screw it on. This helps get a good seal and makes removal easier next time.

Expert's Two Cents
Regular oil and filter changes are the key to a long and happy life for your classic Morris Marina, Austin 1800, or even a Leyland P76. Pop into Bob's Shop – I'm always up for a yarn about classic motors and the right bits to keep 'em running sweet!

Fitment Notes
Make sure you've got the right filter for your specific Morris Marina, Austin 1800, or Leyland P76. Double-check that thread size and gasket diameter before you get stuck in.

Don't be a stranger, Bob's always here to help!

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🛠️ Bob's Pro Tip: Do the Job Right!
> HPR30001)](/parts/HPR30001) to ensure a perfect bed-in and get the job done properly first time!

🧰 What Else You'll Need:
• Clean Workspace: Lay down an oil drip tray and microfibre towels under the oil drain plug.
• Gasket Inspection: Double check that the old oil filter's rubber O-ring came off with the filter, and pre-lube the new filter gasket with fresh oil before mounting.
• Clean Hands: Protect your hands from used engine oil with Nitrile Gloves.