Oil filter 2 close 2 header, cant get off and leaking...

[Jasper]

Was going to change my oil and filter today for first time on this truck, (have had for 3 months) and cant get the oil filter off cause its so close to the header. On top of that, since its so close, there is a hole burned in the filter with a small oil leak...What 2 do? http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif

[larryv8s10]

Well,

you might end up cutting it off.

Before you do though, you might want to look into getting a remote filter kit so you can move it to an open area.



Larry

[IceQueen]

sounds like a plan but beware of screw on remote oil filters foir many have had problems with leaks.

[Jasper]

Well, I\'m leaving at 4am for Myrtle Beach...Any quick suggestions and if I leave the oil filter in, how many quarts will I have to put in?

[IceQueen]

4-4 1/2 just check your dip stick to be sure you dont over fill it.

[MOREPOWER]

If u say its leaking its good idea to get it changed! before ya go anywhere. little hole can become very messy. http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif

[zz5s10blazer]

What headers do you have? mine are about a inch or 1/2 away. Well try a screw driver hammer it in and twist off it works for me! http://www.s10v8.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif

[Jasper]

I\'ve still got factory headers on it. Is there a filter that is shorter than whats on it? I dont even know what # oil filter to use. I think I have a 82-86 camaro 350.

[Fergusonic]

If there is not enough room to remove the old filter, then there is not enough room to install a new filter (if it is the same length!)

Can you unbolt the header at the engine then lower them to give you enough clearance? If it is already leaking thru a small hole it\'s bound to get bigger which is bad news! Hope you make it to the Grand Strand, SC.

[LightFighter]

just stick a screwdrive through where you will be able to turn it(this step is important) make sure you will be able to turn it then just hand tighten the new one........but buy a relocator kit it so you can install it so you dont have to go through this again

[Jasper]

It looks like I\'ll be better off just unbolting the header/exhaust pipe to get to it. Thanx for all the help! The beach was a blast and only met one other guy with a v8 in his S10. There were some very nice Chevys cruisin! Got a pic of a Badass 4x4 S10. Will have it uploaded to my pics soon. Again, thanx for the help!

[DWG]

I bought a filter relocator kit and couldn\'t get it to fit. The oil lines as they came out of the adapter were to close to the headers. I wasted a lot of time and money trying to get it right. I ended up buying Russell 90 degree swivel fittings to be used with steel braded line. Should of done that in the first place.

[Jasper]

Thanx! Ordering a Perma-Cool Remote oil filter kit from Jeg\'s tomorrow. Thanx again for all the help!

[jimmya]

remote oil filters are always to close to the headers to work on a v-8 s-10. you said factory headers, did you mean manifolds? the hooker full length headers clear perfectly, but the hedman full length headers are in the way of the filter. i prefer the hedmans, but there in the garage hanging on the wall because of the filter interference.