Oil filter threading stripped - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

fasteddy · 05-21-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by davtbaum

Yep I'm going to attempt to unthread tomorrow, and seat the oil filter on that. Otherwise it's off to the dealership

I would try to figure out if is has a nut on the other side first if you can. If it threads into the block and has a nut on the other side you could create a new issue.

I might try covering the openings with tape or rags and trying to get the galling from the filter off the threads in place. If you took a sharp awl or similar tool to to the threads and tried of pry off the metal from the filter you may succeed.

Pat

fasteddy · 05-21-2013, 09:54 PM

I don't think you have stripped threads on the engine part, there is some material from the filter stuck to it.

Pat

davtbaum · 05-21-2013, 10:07 PM

Pretty sure it's stripped :/

FirestormFRS · 05-21-2013, 10:08 PM

Not sure about this engine but most unions come out with a big ass allen head bit. I'd be willing to bet it's not stripped though. That's very tough steel and it would eat a cheap filters threads before giving way.

davtbaum · 05-21-2013, 10:09 PM

What I find interested is the location of the stripping - in the middle of the threads. Could over tightening have caused this?

fasteddy · 05-21-2013, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davtbaum

Pretty sure it's stripped :/

Yup after that pic I would agree..................

Hand tighten oil filters please..........

LeeMaster · 05-21-2013, 10:17 PM

Which FRAM filter did you use? I dont think a correct filter size would be able to do that much damage. Whoever installed it must've used force and didnt lube the filter prior to installing it.

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Originally Posted by leon78

Good time to by an oil cooler..replace the oil filter stud and be full of win... : )

Sent from my yotaru

That could be a possibility, but if the threads are stipped then there is no way the adapter would be able to seat properly and even if it did, there is a possibility oil could leak and cause even more damage. No point in causing more harm if you could fix the culprit.

davtbaum · 05-21-2013, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fasteddy

Yup after that pic I would agree..................

Hand tighten oil filters please..........

Yep agreed

I definitely hand tightened the filter when putting it on but I'm pretty sure the removal process caused this - the filter didn't immediately break free after the initial torque, it took about a full rotation of intense torquing before the filter broke lose and twisted freely. That full rotation was me stripping the union

davtbaum · 05-21-2013, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeeMaster

Which FRAM filter did you use? I dont think a correct filter size would be able to do that much damage. Whoever installed it must've used force and didnt lube the filter prior to installing it.

That could be a possibility, but if the threads are stipped then there is no way the adapter would be able to seat properly and even if it did, there is a possibility oil could leak and cause even more damage. No point in causing more harm if you could fix the culprit.

XG9688 (http://www.framcatalog.com/PartDetai...?b=F&pn=XG9688) , I lubed the filter and don't recall applying force more than hand tighten

Opie · 05-22-2013, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davtbaum

Where did you get this P/N, I can't find it online

From the SubaruFast Parts lookup, I work at a dealer...

Checked availability this morning, P/N has been superseded to a new P/N: 15018AA050 Cost is around $7.00

meeskee2 · 05-22-2013, 09:29 AM

This topic just got me all nervous as I used a Fram filer as well.

Regaurdless I will be switching to OEM on the next change.

OrbitalEllipses · 05-22-2013, 09:31 AM

15018AA050 can be had for less than $5 online. Buy a couple oil filters and crush washers with it while you're there.

davtbaum · 05-22-2013, 09:37 AM

Will do - thanks guys. Does anyone know if the union has a nut on the other end? Or f it threads right in

Opie · 05-22-2013, 09:44 AM

Just threads right in, tighten to 33.2 ft/lbs. See attached.

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fasteddy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: MN Posts: 184 Thanks: 89 Thanked 82 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't think you have stripped threads on the engine part, there is some material from the filter stuck to it. Pat

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davtbaum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: College Park, MD Posts: 41 Thanks: 19 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pretty sure it's stripped :/

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davtbaum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: College Park, MD Posts: 41 Thanks: 19 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What I find interested is the location of the stripping - in the middle of the threads. Could over tightening have caused this?

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OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,889 Times in 2,902 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	15018AA050 can be had for less than $5 online. Buy a couple oil filters and crush washers with it while you're there.

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davtbaum Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: College Park, MD Posts: 41 Thanks: 19 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Will do - thanks guys. Does anyone know if the union has a nut on the other end? Or f it threads right in

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