oil filter is dry

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oil filter is dry #962675 09/10/09 01:34 PM

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North Carolina

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I changed the oil in my '85 22re yesterday, and noticed the oil filter was as clean as the day I installed it. The oil from the crankcase was black and the inside of the filter was almost dry and clean. Is there a ball check valve or something not allowing oil into the filter?

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oil filter is dry	4x4runner	09/10/09 01:34 PM
Re: oil filter is dry	DRTDEVL	09/10/09 05:14 PM
Re: oil filter is dry	4x4runner	09/10/09 11:00 PM
Re: oil filter is dry	kewlynx	09/11/09 02:17 AM
Re: oil filter is dry	4x4runner	09/11/09 12:25 PM
Re: oil filter is dry	OOP'S	09/11/09 02:46 PM
Re: oil filter is dry	Stevie	09/14/09 07:33 PM
Re: oil filter is dry	Ralph	09/15/09 12:58 AM
Re: oil filter is dry	yodta	09/19/09 09:14 PM

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