RobTR3 Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 I am missing the circlip that keeps the washers and spring secure on the filter casing bolt. Moss and Rimmers don't appear to have these available now. I have previously put everything back without the circlip when changing the filter, and the filter element itself keeps everything together once the filter body bolt is tightened. However, I am just sorting out a leak from the filter head and at the same time renewing the filter so it would be better if I could source a circlip from somewhere. Does anyone have a spare circlip or know where I can source one. Many thanks Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 I don't think they are anything special, just a case of getting the right size external circlip. I have a casing C/W the the bolt, spring etc in a drawer,(I now use spin on adaptor) I will now go & look at it, & hopefully select a similar one from my circlip set, & post it to you !. Watch this space. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi Rob. I have a couple of the correct size circlips in front of me, Have taken the original off my filter, & used one of these - it fits perfectly. PM me you address, & I will pop them in the post. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobTR3 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Hello Bob Thank you very much, that's very helpful -my address is- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Ps how do I cover the postage? Rob Edited May 16, 2017 by RobTR3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi Rob. Don't worry about it ! suggest you remove your address from above post now I have it. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhino_mac Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 This post should be pinned so people understand that this is what the club is all about, not the politics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drewmotty Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Take a couple of house points Bob???????????????????????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Posted today. 2 ways of getting the circlip into the correct place: The hard way - compress the spring, while at the same time try to get the circlip into the groove using long screwdrivers etc. The easy way - clip it on the plain part of the long bolt where you can get to it easily, then use a tube / box spanner etc to push it all the way down till it clicks into the groove (you will have to compress the spring to acheave this) Snag with the easy way is that it may over stretch the circlip, but worth trying first - I sent you two ! Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobTR3 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Thanks again Bob. Your tips on fitting just confirm that even the simplest job (in theory) is not so easy. I'll buy you a pint one day. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Malvern ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobTR3 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 I'll be there - Saturday & Sunday. Let me know your mobile number when convenient or whatever. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted May 18, 2017 Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Posted today. 2 ways of getting the circlip into the correct place: The hard way - compress the spring, while at the same time try to get the circlip into the groove using long screwdrivers etc. The easy way - clip it on the plain part of the long bolt where you can get to it easily, then use a tube / box spanner etc to push it all the way down till it clicks into the groove (you will have to compress the spring to acheave this) Snag with the easy way is that it may over stretch the circlip, but worth trying first - I sent you two ! Bob. I use the "push it down with a tube" method, using a piece of copper water pipe. The problem I have though is that in all the fiddling to get the housing with new filter screwed back onto the head assembly, I'm sure that 9 times out of 10 the circlip is pushed back out of the groove and just sits on the smooth part of the bolt! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobTR3 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 Bob Job done! A 1/2" x 5" box spanner did the trick. Got the circlip on the plain bolt shaft, pressed down with the box spanner over the bolt, pressed further with a 1/2" ring spanner which was compressing spring at same time and heard that wonderful 'click' as the circlip found it's true home. Screwing the whole assembly back in to the filter head was a lot easier than previous experience without the circlip! Many thanks again. Hope to see you at Malvern. Rob PS: Only used one circlip i.e. didn't break one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 I still have the original filter assembly on my 4A (tried a spin-on conversion years back but couldn't get it leak free so junked it) but haven't bothered with a circlip in years. I cannot see what purpose it serves other than holding the filter element lower to simplify fitting the assembly back to the filter head as Bob mentions. No problem for me working under the car in an inspection pit. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 I still have the original filter assembly on my 4A (tried a spin-on conversion years back but couldn't get it leak free so junked it) but haven't bothered with a circlip in years. I cannot see what purpose it serves other than holding the filter element lower to simplify fitting the assembly back to the filter head as Bob mentions. No problem for me working under the car in an inspection pit. Tim Stops it all dropping out when you tip the remnants of the oil in the bottom of the housing into the bucket! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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