Reply With QuoteTry a magnetic pick up stick. If that doesnt get it Just get a new M6 bolt- a generic one will do.
Ps don't over tighten (10nm) as the thread in the filter housing strips VERY easily
Master
Today I was doing an oil change on the td5.when I was undoing the two bolts on the metal covered secondary oil filter I managed to undo the bolt too far and when I removed the top one bolt fell down behind the filter bowl.
My question is, if I unbolt the bowl can I retrieve the bolt or would it be better to just buy a new one.
Secondly can one buy said bolt on it's own?
I'm not sure if undoing the three bolts will allow me to free up the bolt , or is it more difficult?
any advice would be most welcome.
Regards.Nick.
Master
Try a magnetic pick up stick. If that doesnt get it Just get a new M6 bolt- a generic one will do.
Ps don't over tighten (10nm) as the thread in the filter housing strips VERY easily
Master
I would just leave it there it can't do any harm.
Like Matt said just replace with another bolt. I fitted slightly longer bolts as the thread on mine were damaged.
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I couldn't even get mine to 10nm today without them making noises that didn't sound nice.Originally Posted by mattyg
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Master
Common (forced) mod is to do a thread recoil. If the bolts are not biting like normal, then suggest you fix it prior to finding your oil pouring out behind you on the highway
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They were plenty tight enough.
Just wasn't getting to 10nm
The Phantom - Oslo Blue 2001 Td5 SE.
Half dead but will live again!
Nina - Chawton White 2003 Td5 S
Slowly being improved
Master
Thanks every one got a new bolt today, all good.
Master
I am doing a filter & oil change at the weekend. I used the 1/4" drive socket and wrench to tighten the filter housing bolts last time, less likely to suffer from 'That can't be tight enough syndrome '. I intend to get a low range torque wrench as the one I have has 10nm on the scale but it is right at the lowest of a wide range. Most torque settings are for oiled threads. I will check the length of the bolts to the thread available and change them if there is unused thread.
Regards Ollie
Master
SupporterFrom personal experience, you loose a lot of oil if the threads go!
Get a helicoil kit, and a long 1/4" drill (it helps in reaching the holes without having to disassemble too much as they are deep and awkward) and fit the helicoils in comfort at home. It's not hard and much easier that trying a bush fix on the side of the road.
I paid about $30 for a M6 kit.
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Master
SupporterHi Ollie,
No need to buy an expensive torque wrench - I use one of these $6-90 scales:
Buy 1.5" LCD Double Precision Portable Digital Electronic Weighting Hook Scale (45kg Max)
.. pulling laterally on the end of my socket bar. Set the scale to Lb, measure the lenght of the socket bar to correct as a proportion of 1 Ft, and you're away. This model is accurate to 5g, so you wont rip the threads out of your rotor filter housing.
Cheers
Simon
Cheers
Simon
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