Friday, November 24, 2006 - 02:34 pm, by: Anish Varsani(Yomama)
There is but it's just a fine wire mesh. It won't stop very small particles the way an engine oil filter does, only larger ones that you can see. There are also 3 magnets stuck to the bottom of the oil pan. If they've never been cleaned, I suggest taking the pan off and cleaning them.
After 75000km my magnets were covered in black metal dust but the filter was clean. I just washed mine in kero and re-installed it.
Before you crack the pan off, get a hold of a gasket. You'll most likely distort the pan during removal. Unless you've got a press to straighten it, you may end up with an oil leak if you rely on silicone gasket sealant.