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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4102 |
Never torqued an oil filter cap in my life and I’ve been in the trade 45+ years. Just nip it up. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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21st Jun 2021 1:06 pm |
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merlinj79 Member Since: 13 Aug 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 315 |
I tighten it until the cap lip seats on the canister, the oring makes it fairly firm to turn but it comes to a hard stop when it seats.
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21st Jun 2021 2:11 pm |
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Nodge68 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Newquay Posts: 2071 |
The filter cover is sealed by an O ring, which is on the side, just above the threads. This means that the cover will actually seal, even if the cap is only hand tight, or even a few turns off tight.
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21st Jun 2021 3:05 pm |
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MotionInc Member Since: 17 Jun 2019 Location: North America Posts: 1343 |
Yes, I have been known to exhibit "spanner monkey" characteristics on occasion. |
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21st Jun 2021 3:36 pm |
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p_gill Member Since: 06 Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1231 |
Excellent feedback by everyone
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21st Jun 2021 10:35 pm |
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merlinj79 Member Since: 13 Aug 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 315 |
My oil & filter is due soon, I'll use a torque wrench and see how much it needs to get it to the seat. |
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22nd Jun 2021 2:11 pm |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 4947 |
You always seem to need loads more torque to get the thing undone. I just do it "hand tight" Jules |
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22nd Jun 2021 6:31 pm |
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merlinj79 Member Since: 13 Aug 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 315 |
Confirmed, the 25 n*m torque value is a safety stop.
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9th Jul 2021 5:53 pm |
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p_gill Member Since: 06 Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1231 |
Perfect
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10th Jul 2021 12:28 am |
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Florence Member Since: 17 Sep 2023 Location: Sussex Posts: 9 |
Coming a little late to this thread (only 12 years), but I think relevant. Probably very obvious to more experienced among you, but there may be members who this hadn't occured to (like me!)...
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9th Oct 2023 8:07 am |
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Bobupndown Member Since: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Upside down behind the TV! Posts: 2790 |
Agree re the space available, there's no way a 27mm socket and torque wrench will fit onto my filter housing hence yhe reason for buying the 27mm flex headed ratchet spanner in the first place. Never considered torqueing an oil filter or housing, fitted enough of them over the years to know when they are tight enough. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948
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9th Oct 2023 8:24 am |
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Badger51 Member Since: 01 Mar 2014 Location: Coffs Harbour Posts: 959 |
This thread is about the i6 petrol engine filter, not the diesel. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal. 171037Km as of 09/05/22 Superchips Bluefin Flash Nanocom Evo II (also sold) |
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9th Oct 2023 8:43 am |
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Florence Member Since: 17 Sep 2023 Location: Sussex Posts: 9 |
Ah. My bad. It sounds like same issues re tightening housing though? Is it better access on the I6 ? |
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9th Oct 2023 10:39 am |
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Nodge68 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Newquay Posts: 2071 |
The I6 oil filter cap is the same design, just easier to get to, once the PS reservoir is moved aside.
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9th Oct 2023 11:02 am |
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