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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: H8Rain on February 13, 2012, 09:22:59 PM

Title: Changing oil filter housing gasket - question
Post by: H8Rain on February 13, 2012, 09:22:59 PM

Do I need to drain the oil from the car to do this? I think not but want to confirm.

Thanks

Title: Changing oil filter housing gasket - question
Post by: mr.vang on February 14, 2012, 12:24:00 AM

i drained mine when i did mine, btw replace the o-ring while your in there.

Title: Changing oil filter housing gasket - question
Post by: DesktopDave on February 14, 2012, 07:16:40 AM

Do you mean the o-ring that seals the top of the filter basket?  You don't have to drain the oil to change that o-ring.  It's a bit messy, just be sure to top the car off later on.

If you mean the o-ring that seals the housing to the block...I'd definitely do that after draining the oil.

Title: Changing oil filter housing gasket - question
Post by: H8Rain on February 14, 2012, 08:48:43 AM

I'll be pulling the entire oil filter housing off.  Replacing the Gasket, O-Ring and the Oil Pressure Switch.

Does the oil really sit up that high that it needs to be drained?

Thanks!

Title: Changing oil filter housing gasket - question
Post by: mr.vang on February 14, 2012, 11:07:22 AM

yes, housing to block o-ring.

Title: Changing oil filter housing gasket - question
Post by: deansweet on February 14, 2012, 11:11:42 AM

You could probably do this without draining the oil but it would probably be less messy if you did change the gasket/o-ring out during a normal oil change. But if you chose to try without draining, check the oil level after completion.

as mentioned in another thread about the housing.
O-ring 24mmx3mm (15/16ths x 1/8th)

Title: Changing oil filter housing gasket - question
Post by: H8Rain on February 15, 2012, 08:41:35 AM

Great.  One more question,  anyone know the torque value for the housing to block bolts?

Title: Changing oil filter housing gasket - question
Post by: deansweet on February 15, 2012, 05:10:22 PM

Torque specs are 7.1 FtLbs/89 InLbs on the housing.
I just tightened the alt plate and bracket to what I thought was sufficient? I couldn't find specifics on them.