messy 496HO spin on oil filter change
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Re: messy 496HO spin on oil filter change
Punching a hole in the filter (TDC) is the way to go... BUT... last week, after changing oil, one engine did not develop enough oil preassure. A piece of the filter (I asume from punching the hole) had fallen and was resticting oil flow.
Just make sure everything is clean and clear. I think this was a freak deal but it happened just the same.
Just make sure everything is clean and clear. I think this was a freak deal but it happened just the same.
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Re: messy 496HO spin on oil filter change
I use the Napa Wix Racing 1060R filters on my 496HOs, and they drain down completely dry once I punch the hole EXACTLY top dead center.
My 'special' screwdriver has the 3/8" square shaft. I filed the tip down to a very sharp point, so it will pierce anything that it goes through. I also was sure to find a screwdriver that is the exact length (actually 1/2 shorter) than the height of the oil filter itself. That way I know it won't exit the bottom of the filter and damage the housing on the way down.
My 'special' screwdriver has the 3/8" square shaft. I filed the tip down to a very sharp point, so it will pierce anything that it goes through. I also was sure to find a screwdriver that is the exact length (actually 1/2 shorter) than the height of the oil filter itself. That way I know it won't exit the bottom of the filter and damage the housing on the way down.
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Re: messy 496HO spin on oil filter change
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
I use the Napa Wix Racing 1060R filters on my 496HOs, and they drain down completely dry once I punch the hole EXACTLY top dead center.
My 'special' screwdriver has the 3/8" square shaft. I filed the tip down to a very sharp point, so it will pierce anything that it goes through. I also was sure to find a screwdriver that is the exact length (actually 1/2 shorter) than the height of the oil filter itself. That way I know it won't exit the bottom of the filter and damage the housing on the way down.
My 'special' screwdriver has the 3/8" square shaft. I filed the tip down to a very sharp point, so it will pierce anything that it goes through. I also was sure to find a screwdriver that is the exact length (actually 1/2 shorter) than the height of the oil filter itself. That way I know it won't exit the bottom of the filter and damage the housing on the way down.
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Re: messy 496HO spin on oil filter change
I've always just pierced the outer shell, I never drive the screwdriver in. Once the vacum is broken, the oil drains right out. I usually do it the night before I change my oil, and the next morning, spin it right off without any mess.