Oil filter housing. help plz

[dinggoo]

I recently purchased a 89 325i and the oil filter housing needs to be replaced. one of the cooler line inlets on the housing is broken. does anybody know where I can get this part that wont charge me an arm and a leg? i've checked junk yards no bueno

also would it be safe to remove the filter housing and just run it so the filter connects straight to the block?

What models/years had the filter housing like i need. the part i need is number 3

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Thank you

[E30Gus]

Go to parts wanted section and post, you'll probably get a response quick.
I think all 325i's have part #3. The eta engines did not come with the oil cooler so the filter attaches directly to the block.

[jlevie]

You can use part 11112140435 to attach the filter directly to the block. It shouldn't be that hard to find a used oil filter adapter at a salvage yard.

[dinggoo]

If i were to bypass the cooler would i be in for a world of hurt?

[dinggoo]

found one thanks for your help

[jlevie]

If i were to bypass the cooler would i be in for a world of hurt?

No. On a street car the cooler isn't necessary. There are Spec E30 racers that don't run a cooler and they aren't having an oil temp issues.