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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: chubscrew on 17 October 2009, 16:03:36

Title: oil filter removal on v6
Post by: chubscrew on 17 October 2009, 16:03:36

Thinking of doing an oil change and checked which filter is fitted. I have the type with the replacement element fitted, tried to move it but is tight and noticed the whole container unscrewing from the engine block. Sure I have read somewhere there is a modification available to convert the filter to the canister type?

Title: Re: oil filter removal on v6
Post by: tunnie on 17 October 2009, 16:05:07

sounds like someone has over tightened the filter  >:( Yes  there is a mod for it, check maint guide section

Title: Re: oil filter removal on v6
Post by: Alex Wood on 17 October 2009, 16:43:16

Get a metal band type filter wrench and tighten it around the housing, grips it nicely while you undo the lid. Inside there's a 27 mil socket holding the housing to the block, you'll probably need to tighten that up before putting the new filter in.

Title: Re: oil filter removal on v6
Post by: Alex Wood on 17 October 2009, 16:48:18

Like this....

(http://img4011.photobox.co.uk/38153985180ff6ac0e35c87101dbb69533238126e757a7a840f514657a83659dbbec40c1.jpg)

Title: Re: oil filter removal on v6
Post by: dbug on 18 October 2009, 14:49:24

Thats a posh bit of kit Alex!!  :y

Title: Re: oil filter removal on v6
Post by: Grrrrrr on 31 October 2009, 16:57:33

Just what I need. Same issue this afternoon. Any idea where I can pick up one of those band wrenches on a Sunday? Halfords?

Title: Re: oil filter removal on v6
Post by: Jimbob on 31 October 2009, 17:01:31

Quote

Just what I need. Same issue this afternoon. Any idea where I can pick up one of those band wrenches on a Sunday? Halfords?

Halfords or machine mart should have em...or factors

Title: Re: oil filter removal on v6
Post by: Grrrrrr on 31 October 2009, 17:04:25

Nice one. Will have a look later.

Title: Re: oil filter removal on v6
Post by: robson on 27 February 2010, 12:22:03

Thanks for your help not looking forward to it The large O ring I assume goes under the cap . What seals the body  the bit that comes loose when you dont want it to. The old system was so easy why change