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  1. 16th August 2013, 08:28 PM #1
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    Help! Centrifigal oil filter bolt came loose

    Did an oil change last weekend and all seemed ok till I was tightening the bolts on the cent oil filter. One felt as tho I was about to strip it(maybe had just stripped, that horrible in between stage) so I stopped.

    I pulled up at my grandson's school today and when I got back to the truck (1 hour later) there is a pool of oil underneath. Thinking of the suss bolt I go straight to the said bolt and sure enough its decided to take a holiday in what it thinks is the Bahamas!

    So my first question is can anyone tell me the correct size of the said bolt and where I could get one on a Saturday morning (ok 2 questions).

    More importantly would the thread depth of the bolt closest to the engine allow a longer bolt or am I knackered(assuming I have stripped it)?

    Any input would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers

    Tony
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  2. 16th August 2013, 08:43 PM #2
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    Hi tony.

    M6 1.25 fine thread

    Yes you can use a longer bolt as it is actually threaded the whole way through the housing. For a quick fix people have also been known to put a cable tie through to keep it closed.

    Hope you get it sorted.
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  3. 16th August 2013, 10:02 PM #3
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    Where are you?

    The best bet is to fit a helicoil as the thread is shot. It's not too hard.
    If you are near the "Shire" I can help.
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  4. 16th August 2013, 10:08 PM #4
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    I had mine go in Broome on a service. Popped to the local bolt shop, got same thread and twice as long with a nut. Bolt pokes thru with nut on the bottom. Sweet. Quick, cheap an easy. It's not as if you change he centrifugal filter every 5000kms.
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    Quote Originally Posted by stallie View Post
    I had mine go in Broome on a service. Popped to the local bolt shop, got same thread and twice as long with a nut. Bolt pokes thru with nut on the bottom. Sweet. Quick, cheap an easy. It's not as if you change he centrifugal filter every 5000kms.
    X2 that. I wouldn't bother with a helicoil, too much hassle. When the same happened to me I was going flat out . But as said a cable tie will get you going again, it's the o ring that makes the seal. Stupid design that thing it should have captive bolts / studs or some type of clip. Very common for them to give up the ghost after even a slight over tighten.
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  6. 17th August 2013, 05:27 PM #6
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    Back up and running

    Thankyou everyone, I am back on the road
    I have one secure bolt and one cable tie as a temporary fix until I do a more permanent job tomorrow.

    Like so many others I would be lost without this forum!!!

    Cheers

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