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X53Jay4.8is 10-05-2017 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by twinspool (Post 1117422)
you sir, hit the nail on the head. Apparently, the filter housing was over torqued at its last oil change and it decided to give way.. Filter housing replaced, fresh oil and filter and good as new.

Thanks
20 N-m of torque is the spec which is not that much at all. Glad you found out the leak.

twinspool 10-06-2017 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1117460)
https://www.ebay.com/i/192235929473 I bought my replacement on eBay. Caution: 4 of the bolts for the aluminum plate also hold the sway bar* so put them back in if you need to drive somewhere before you degrease and reassemble. I drove a few hundred miles while waiting for the foam part. I did notice that as the name of the aluminum part says it is structural not just for protecting the underbelly and I definitely noticed more jiggles and shakes until I got it bolted back on.

*Don't ask me how I know
you sir are the man.. I appreciate all your help!

going to purchase this piece shortly.

twinspool 10-06-2017 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by X53Jay4.8is (Post 1117462)
20 N-m of torque is the spec which is not that much at all. Glad you found out the leak.
definitely not much at all.. Thanks!

andrewwynn 10-07-2017 06:13 PM
It does seem like it's designed to be very tight considering the nut is the same 36mm size as the axle nut which I think it's spec at 400 ft·lb.


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StephenVA 10-10-2017 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by twinspool (Post 1117422)
you sir, hit the nail on the head. Apparently, the filter housing was over torqued at its last oil change and it decided to give way.. Filter housing replaced, fresh oil and filter and good as new.

Thanks
Very common issue with shops that use the "Magilla Gorilla" method of tightening everything - "Turn until it snaps then back of 1/2 turn"
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andrewwynn 10-10-2017 05:27 PM
My dad is that way: " if tight is good then tighter is better"


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