Originally Posted by Ablebody
I understand that the media is glued to the endcaps. I also understand the endcaps should over lap the center tube some . There isn't supposed to be the gapping. So what yall are saying is it still won't leak by because the metal leaf spring/bpv housing fits into the core and presses up against the endcap. On the other side the silicone adbv fits into the core and presses up against the other end cap. So your counting on that tight fit inside the can to create a perfect seal. I wouldn't plumb the drain to my outdoor sink with a concept like that even though it flow freely with out pressure.
Like many have already said, if there is a sealing ring impression in the end cap around the center tube then everything was compressed tightly together and it's sealing and not leaking oil through that area. You apparently understand it, but you and another (same guy, 2 handles?) keep bringing this up in every thread where an end cap photo is posted, even though there is really nothing wrong with the filter.
I understand that the media is glued to the endcaps. I also understand the endcaps should over lap the center tube some . There isn't supposed to be the gapping. So what yall are saying is it still won't leak by because the metal leaf spring/bpv housing fits into the core and presses up against the endcap. On the other side the silicone adbv fits into the core and presses up against the other end cap. So your counting on that tight fit inside the can to create a perfect seal. I wouldn't plumb the drain to my outdoor sink with a concept like that even though it flow freely with out pressure.
Like many have already said, if there is a sealing ring impression in the end cap around the center tube then everything was compressed tightly together and it's sealing and not leaking oil through that area. You apparently understand it, but you and another (same guy, 2 handles?) keep bringing this up in every thread where an end cap photo is posted, even though there is really nothing wrong with the filter.