Where's The Splash Pan?

[stevj]

Lying under the beast this afternoon to plan an oil filter relocation because one of these won't fit because of something (with hoses attached) wedged between the oil filter and engine block, I noticed there's no splash pan between the first and second crossmember. I can see strait up to the bottom of the radiator, and the front of the engine is gonna get real wet here in the Pacific Northwest.
Should there be a splash pan, or is it supposed to be open under there?

Steve

 

[SpeedyV]

Lying under the beast this afternoon to plan an oil filter relocation because one of these won't fit because of something (with hoses attached) wedged between the oil filter and engine block, I noticed there's no splash pan between the first and second crossmember. I can see strait up to the bottom of the radiator, and the front of the engine is gonna get real wet here in the Pacific Northwest.
Should there be a splash pan, or is it supposed to be open under there?

Steve

They're all open. I remember someone asking the same question when I did an early review of the eTorque system...and provided a nice photo of the pavement below. I wonder if this will become a popular aftermarket accessory?

 

[stevj]

They're all open. I remember someone asking the same question when I did an early review of the eTorque system...and provided a nice photo of the pavement below. I wonder if this will become a popular aftermarket accessory?

Although all that open area presents opportunities galore for placement of a relocated oil filter, the front of the engine is susceptible to damage by sand, mud and other debris flung into the engine compartment from below by the tires.
Gonna have to put something there.
Thanks,
Steve

 

[Dusty1948]

Although all that open area presents opportunities galore for placement of a relocated oil filter, the front of the engine is susceptible to damage by sand, mud and other debris flung into the engine compartment from below by the tires.
Gonna have to put something there.
Thanks,
Steve

Okay, this one made me look. I checked mine and that area and the engine is clean as could be, in fact, just like new (almost). Since most models will have the Active Air Dam, I suspect that at higher air flows the Air Dam reduces the amount of air current to that part of the vehicle.

Best regards,
Dusty

2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Now at: 003728 miles.

 

[Big3MG]

I relocated my oil filter on my 2020 RAM 1500 Rebel. Purchased a high quality set with custom made -10 AN lines and fittings that are crimped. Don’t go cheap in this. I drilled and tapped mounting holes on the forward frame member just aft of the radiator. It’s high enough to keep out of the way and if forward of the wheels then no debris to worry about. Hoses measure at 17” in length. I’m able to use a bigger filter (same as used on an early 2000 Hummer diesel). I bought a different takeoff plate that has a bit of a lower profile. Ordered everything from improvedracing.com in Orlando. Very high quality. I’m not used to working with AN fittings and had a bit of a struggle to get the o rings to seat fully but eventually everything fit right.

 

[Big3MG]

Original filter and new size with the relocation kit.

 

[SueHarada]

Well, I did the same thing, several times over. Have a very high quality relocation kit, moroso kit, good fittings, etc. But, still leaked at the joint fitting, no matter what torque, over time, slow drip, but a drip none the less. I gave up, just have to deal with the mess spinning off that needle **** filter, what idiot engr designed the location. big *** hemi, small filter in the most ridiculous location.

 

[djevox]

If anyone is looking for where to get hoses, search in your area for Parker hoses. Chances are, there will be a store (with different company names) that can make high quality hoses while you wait. For example, Colliflower in the DC area is a chain of stores that heavy equipment guys rely on for good hoses. I use them for marine also.

 

[SueHarada]

the hoses I had made are high quality end fittings etc. High psi hydraulic fittings. The problem was they leaked over time where the male female joints come together. The 5.7 oil psi hovers between 43-55 psi. I just got fed up chking all the time to see if its leaking. leaked very little, but should not leak period. Went back to oem and one size up on the filter .

 

[Mountain Whiskey]

It seems that hydrolic hoses for equipment as @djevox eluded to would stand up well. If your little oil pump is putting out more pressure than a backhoe arm or a logsplitter, I think there is going to be a bigger problem than an oil drip!

 

[HSKR R/T]

No need for fancy hydraulic hoses to be made. Get -an fittings/line and make your own hoses. If properly assembled, they won't leak.