Oil filter Problem
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Oil filter Problem
I am having a problem fitting a new long oil filter.
The old one came off easily enough, but i can't get the new one started on the thread.
Any help appreciated.
The old one came off easily enough, but i can't get the new one started on the thread.
Any help appreciated.
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Will the old long oil filter screw back on again?
Will the new short oil filter screw on (they have the same thread - M20 x 1.5)?
If they do, your new long oil filter has a bad set of threads. Have a look at the threads.
Will the new short oil filter screw on (they have the same thread - M20 x 1.5)?
If they do, your new long oil filter has a bad set of threads. Have a look at the threads.
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Great advice, guys.
I'm using a Mahle filter and i will try the new small Mahle filter.
The one that came off is a Porsche one but it doesn't screw on easily either!
Indications are that the housing thread could be a bit damaged - does any one know the size and thread pitch, i may need to get run a die to clean the thread?
I'm using a Mahle filter and i will try the new small Mahle filter.
The one that came off is a Porsche one but it doesn't screw on easily either!
Indications are that the housing thread could be a bit damaged - does any one know the size and thread pitch, i may need to get run a die to clean the thread?
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Get an adjustable die if you can and start loose.
And don't reef them on and stretch the threads...they won't fall off.
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Huh? I just went through this same process several nights ago. You have to make sure you are perfectly straight-on when you begin screwing the filter or else the thread won't begin to catch. Hope that helps.
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P-daddy -- glad to know I'm not alone!! LOL
Tried the small filter on - it fits fine, so i know the filter body threads are ok.
So I will buy a new Porsche long filter and very carefully screw it in.
Incidentally, could a small filter be used in place of the large one?
What would be the disadvantage?
Tried the small filter on - it fits fine, so i know the filter body threads are ok.
So I will buy a new Porsche long filter and very carefully screw it in.
Incidentally, could a small filter be used in place of the large one?
What would be the disadvantage?
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