Last fall, I cut open an STP E-core in this post.
I actually purchased two at the time and I just finished a 5000 mile run with the other one. It looks fine externally and inside the center tube.
Most people are reporting that the e-core endcaps are securely bonded. With the new one that I checked, though, I found the end caps easily peeled off. I am a little curious to know how the end caps look after usage.
I won't cut this used one open though, because my method of cutting open filters is messy enough on new ones... no way I'm going to open a used one.
If anybody has any interest in cutting it open and posting a few pictures... let me know within a week or two... I'll send it to you my treat.
I actually purchased two at the time and I just finished a 5000 mile run with the other one. It looks fine externally and inside the center tube.
Most people are reporting that the e-core endcaps are securely bonded. With the new one that I checked, though, I found the end caps easily peeled off. I am a little curious to know how the end caps look after usage.
I won't cut this used one open though, because my method of cutting open filters is messy enough on new ones... no way I'm going to open a used one.
If anybody has any interest in cutting it open and posting a few pictures... let me know within a week or two... I'll send it to you my treat.