Edit (added info): The oil line holes are threaded M22x1.5 and are meant for had line as schown in the BMW part drawing. The hard lines have a flange like a hard brake line to seal..We didn't install it that way, but just so you know. Shown in the pics are Adapters to M18 screwed into the holes.
Been searching for a filter adapter and oil cooler connector. I do like your solution. Knowing the tight space between firewall and engine bloc, is there adequate space for connecting adapters and hoses out of the unit? Also, please confirm BMW part number: 11421711070. ThanksEdit (added info): The oil line holes are threaded M22x1.5 and are meant for had line as schown in the BMW part drawing. The hard lines have a flange like a hard brake line to seal.
We didn't install it that way, but just so you know. Shown in the pics are Adapters to M18 screwed into the holes.
If you just bolt it on, it will hang at an angle like this:
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But it is easy to cut this "ear" off the block that my finger is pointing to, then it will hang straight down. (Note that this is a Tipo block, don't know if the X1/9 block has the ear.)
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I don't recall if this has been mentioned already, but the Fiat SOHC's oil filter mounting is a fairly common size (surprisingly enough, considering all of the other things that are odd unique sizes on these engines). I happens to be the same as the old Chevy small block V8, so there are countless adapters available that will directly fit the Fiat block. Pretty much any arrangement you could dream up; with or without thermostat, straight/angled, multi ports for accessories, sandwiched or remote filter, CNC/cast/multi-piece/etc, high or low tech, ....whatever. And at the full gamut of price ranges.Been searching for a filter adapter and oil cooler connector. I do like your solution. Knowing the tight space between firewall and engine bloc, is there adequate space for connecting adapters and hoses out of the unit? Also, please confirm BMW part number: 11421711070. Thanks