Oil Filter under headers, any suggestions?

Niblem · #1 (**permalink**) 06-06-2005, 11:32 PM

My oil filter is below the headers, and i cant seem to access and remove the bolt unless i remove the headers... any other way to do this, or anyother set up possible?

Thanks,
Scott

**ossodiseppia** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-07-2005, 07:07 AM

Can you get to it with an open end wrench?

Niblem · #3 (**permalink**) 06-07-2005, 09:12 AM

yeah but the bolt is like 5" long.. so it ends up hitting the headers..

**Roadtrip** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-07-2005, 09:18 AM

Remove the two nuts holding the filter assembly on the block and remove the whole thing. You might want to put a spin-in filter mod on there.

Niblem · #5 (**permalink**) 06-07-2005, 09:19 AM

haha, yeah thats what i was thinking.. :P just wondered if there was another way. thanks

**endel** · #6 (**permalink**) 06-07-2005, 09:24 AM

Yes, take out the whole thing. It's much easier and you'll be able to make sure the rubber filter gasket is properly seated.

**papajam** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-07-2005, 10:32 AM

There's no need to remove the bolt. Just loosen it a few millimeters, break the canister to housing seal and lower the housing as you unscrew the bolt; the bolt stays in place.