Thread: Is my 2.7 shagged?

I see no mention of oil filter being cut open BEFORE starting or purchase. This is the FIRST thing to do, not try and start an engine and cause more damage. Do not use this YouTube mechanic again.
Have no idea why so many replies to start taking parts off when the oil filter tells you everything and much easier.

Originally Posted by DUCKSNUTS

I see no mention of oil filter being cut open BEFORE starting or purchase. This is the FIRST thing to do, not try and start an engine and cause more damage. Do not use this YouTube mechanic again.
Have no idea why so many replies to start taking parts off when the oil filter tells you everything and much easier.

probably because there is no need to cut open a cartridge filter as you can see both sides.
how would the oil filter tell you that you have a broken cam belt tensioner and a bent valve or three?
Agree on not trying to start it, as I also stated

Originally Posted by DUCKSNUTS

I see no mention of oil filter being cut open BEFORE starting or purchase. This is the FIRST thing to do, not try and start an engine and cause more damage. Do not use this YouTube mechanic again.
Have no idea why so many replies to start taking parts off when the oil filter tells you everything and much easier.

Post #8 mentions taking out the filter and inspecting, especially for a likely compressed nipple which is a cause of some failures. Didn’t read too closely before segulling I see

So, what does a compressed nipple indicate (not that I've checked yet)?

Originally Posted by Ranga

So, what does a compressed nipple indicate (not that I've checked yet)?

There is a nipple in there. If it’s crushed it might indicate the reason for the failure.

Originally Posted by Ranga

So, what does a compressed nipple indicate (not that I've checked yet)?

The "nipple" or "teat" on the 2.7 oil filter has to locate into a corresponding hole in the base of the filter housing. If it doesn't , as I understand it, an engine failure can result. Others may be able to enlighten us as to why its there, what it does, and what happens if the nipple doesn't locate into the hole, please.
The 3.0 litre engine doesn't have it.

Originally Posted by Discodicky

The "nipple" or "teat" on the 2.7 oil filter has to locate into a corresponding hole in the base of the filter housing. If it doesn't , as I understand it, an engine failure can result. Others may be able to enlighten us as to why its there, what it does, and what happens if the nipple doesn't locate into the hole, please.
The 3.0 litre engine doesn't have it.

Yes correct procedure is to locate the filter into the base then fit the lid and screw down.

If you load the filter into the lid first the nipple may not locate in the hole as the lid is screwed down tight which will crush the filter and restrict the flow and has caused engine failures.

You should see the nipple and filter material is crushed.

The oil flows back the the engine via the nipple, yes?