Would you use this filter? (Manufacturing defect, Champ PH500)

[jagdriver727]

Dome end is caved in on one side. On a filter with a dome-end bypass it would go straight in the trash but I’m questioning this one because it appears to be a base-end combo valve.

Then again, it cost $1.35 and I have about 50 of them so maybe I’ll just cut my losses.

 

[TheLawnRanger]

I would use one of the other 49.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Then again, it cost $1.35 and I have about 50 of them so maybe I’ll just cut my losses.

Cut and Post for Science !!

 

[wpod]

Cut the filter open and post the pics !!!

 

[Zee09]

Doesn't look real bad
But it is an opportunity to cut a fresh one and compare it to a used one when you run one out.

 

[ABN_CBT_ENGR]

If it was important I would use it as that evidence shows little risk of malfunction but at that cost and you have that many just autopsy it.

 

[SZR48207]

I've always heard these will "pop out" once they are used, and thus are not a risk.

But why risk it?

 

[ZeeOSix]

The Filter Manufacturer's Council always recommends to not use any filter with a dented can. I think being safe vs saving $1.35 is a no-brainer.

http://www.hastingsfilter.com/Literature/TSB/97-8R1.pdf

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Don't use it. Cut it open instead

 

[LeakySeals]

Yeah for that price cut it open. See if it would have been an issue

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

The Filter Manufacturer's Council always recommends to not use any filter with a dented can. I think being safe vs saving $1.35 is a no-brainer.

http://www.hastingsfilter.com/Literature/TSB/97-8R1.pdf

You know how I am, always going against the grain. USE IT!

 

[Scuder]

Probably rough handling at some point as opposed to a manufacturing defect.
In any case, we were told to instruct our customers to not use them, as dented filters wouldn't be warrantied. We'd swap them out, usually with a couple of filters added as compensation for their trouble. As small as the loss is, why chance it?

 

[ZeeOSix]

You know how I am, always going against the grain. USE IT!

And also use it for 3 OCIs ...

 

[surfstar]

Use it

THEN, cut it open! Appease everyone!!!

 

[jagdriver727]

I cut it open. No cracks on the inside, with a little pressure the dent popped out. Probably would have come out during use and been fine after a couple heat cycles.

Wasn’t worth the risk putting it on a customer’s engine. If I owned a vehicle which used that filter I would have run it myself.

Will post pictures in the morning

 

[earlyre]

ehh...i've used worse..

 

[Kira]

Just one of the beauties of steel.
The "cavedome" won't pop in-and-out during service.

Remember, RA sent me a similarly dented filter and included a strip of paper printed with the message, "This filter is not returnable", or some such.
Since I trust RA with my life, I decided to install the filter and it's OK to this day.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

And also use it for 3 OCIs ...

I don't want to follow your habits.

 

[ZeeOSix]

 

[dlundblad]

If you’re asking, run it.

Make sure it’s a combo valve and that the filter doesn’t rattle. Ie the spring is still able to do its job.