Author Topic: Changing oil filter housing gasket - question (Read 3268 times)

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

mr.vang · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2012, 12:24:00 AM »

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

DesktopDave · « **Reply #2 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.

H8Rain · « **Reply #3 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!

mr.vang · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2012, 11:07:22 AM »

yes, housing to block o-ring.

deansweet · « **Reply #5 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)

H8Rain · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2012, 08:41:35 AM »

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

deansweet · « **Reply #7 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.