Same Filter Part Number Totally Different Filter.

[Lagoon4us]

Same part number but totally different filter?

This is to suit our Paguro 6Kva Genset powered by a 2 cyl Lombardini, has anyone else come across these before?

[ronbo1]

I would stick with OEM oil filters!

Last year I couldn't locate a Westerbeke labeled filter and went with a Sierra, cross-referenced P/N, at the same price. After 20 hrs the o-ring blew dumping 7 quarts in the engine pan. Thinking it was an installation problem I installed another Sierra which blew right away.

Sierra refunded my money but claimed they couldn't find anything wrong with their filters. My analysis showed a difference in gasket dimensions. They asked to see my findings which I sent but since they never got back to me I suggest sticking with the OEM product.

Ronbo

[boom23]

The filter company may have changed design or manufacturer. On cars, like my ex 68 Chevelle, usually you want the higher capacity filter.

If it fits, I would verify with the filter company before using, just to make sure.

[Lagoon4us]

Doesn't fit at all, the 'O' ring diameter is different, the cone is concave the other convex.

Getting OEM is nigh on impossible cruising the Med.

Fleetguard are a huge company?????