remote oil filter change - all thumbs

[twobone]

OK, so I changed the oil filter on the remote housing that sits on top of the Front chassis rails.

 

The filter mounts horizontally so it leaked oil everywhere when I changed the filter.

 

Then once the replacement was on, I think I may have failed to properly clean the flat mating surface. Then I probably put it on too tight.

 

Now it leaks.

 

OK, now that I've done it wrong....please walk me thru the right way.

 

Much appreciated

[MHKflyer52]

Hi twobone,

 

About the only a couple of things that could cause the filter to leak at the base. One is if you did not get the old filters gasket off the mount as they sometimes stick to the mating surface. The second is if the new filters gasket did not stay in place when you where installing the new filter to the mount.

Best thing to do would be to remove the filter and look to see if either of these things have occured and if so just replace the filter and gasket.

Your oil filter should be tightened by hand till it is snug and then about an eigth of a turn more by hand if I am not mistaken.

As for the spilled oil it is a good rust preventer and most british cars do leak and leave spots where they are parked.....kinda like a dog marking its area.....just kidding on the spots and marking its place.

[twobone]

Must have over tightened

[Kitcat]

Not sure how your filter is set up. Mine is down low on the intake side of the engine. The filter is upside down and must be filled w/oil before being installed (which I didn't know since all other filters on all my other cars were installed open side down). FWIW.

[twobone]

Its very high up. Right under the top of the nose cone

[slomove]

I had my filter in the same remote position and finally got sick of the mess. Even with generous placement of rags a spill is unavoidable.

 

I moved the filter to the lower right of the bay under the intake (near the drain plug). Much easier and cleaner to change and it is protected from rock impact by the skid plate.

 

IIRC the Mobil filters I am using need 3/4 turn after finger-tight. Also, the seal surface must be oiled before installing to prevent stiction.