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UK & Ireland S2000 CommunityDiscussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it in the UK and Ireland. Including FAQs, and technical questions.
I'm getting confused. Are you folks saying I must use a wrench to fit the filter, or can I put it on by hand so long as I follow the 7/8's instructions on the filter itself?
The F20 engine often does have to be treated differently to most other engines because most other engines don't rev as high. Soemthing as simple as an oil filter coming loose can and has wrecked s2k engines.
If you want to risk it, that's your look out. But when you find that a rebuild costs 5 times as much as a rebuilding a normal engine becuase it is that different and built to much finer tolerances so you end up buying a second hand one and fitting that, remember this thread.
don't give duff advice.
Oh good grief!! What and something like an oil filter coming off on any other engine is ok?? It
I'm getting confused. Are you folks saying I must use a wrench to fit the filter, or can I put it on by hand so long as I follow the 7/8's instructions on the filter itself?
If you can get the 7/8ths after the contact, with no wrench it's fine.
I need to use a wrench as I can't get in the area to tighten it due to the charger. And usually I'm covered in oil and can't get enough grip.
The advice given by hoppingdeth is half-right; Yes, oil filters are all pretty similar(and have been for quite some time!), but the only instructions I would follow are the OEM instructions on the side of the filter.... if it says contact & 7/8ths, thats what I would do!
Interesting item on the carbible website... instead of the magnetic drain plug that we all know and hate, there are two companies who offer a sleeve that goes onto the oil filter and magnetises the particles right there in the filter... I might investigate that... prices are quite though for a magnet! they start at $51.79
07-04-2007, 03:31 AM
