pfenlon Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Is there an ideal position for the spin on filter on a 6. I don't know if it makes any difference maybe I should put it facing down wards, but a bugger to then remove. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard71 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hi Pete, To avoid the oil draining back, it would be best to fit it as near vertical as possible (filter to the underside) while avoiding fouling the clutch slave cylinder. Richard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 And consider the K&N filter with a nut welded to the end facilitating easy undoing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) £5 will get you one,30mm Socket to get on and off from underneath. You should get that Long Filter on from underneath without much hassle. Edited August 16, 2017 by TR NIALL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRD Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I thought it doesn't matter as most spin on filters have an anti drain back valve. The k&n one does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) But why would you need one? with a socket. Edited August 16, 2017 by ntc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 But why would you need one? with a socket. Big Hands. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I find it easy with a strap belt 1/2 drive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I used an old leather belt for a long time (as my old man used to use!). Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crawfie Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 I used an old leather belt for a long time (as my old man used to use!). Cheers Ian What......give it a sound thrashing and beat the filter into submission !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 What......give it a sound thrashing and beat the filter into submission !!! Indeed!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 It should not be that tight,if you like oil coming down on you your welcome to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted August 17, 2017 Report Share Posted August 17, 2017 And it's far more fun with a LHD car... I use to lock the filter by hand and remove it with the self locking 3 claw tool. This will slightly damage the filter so best not to use it for fitting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rem18 Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) I use the longer version it fits slightly off from vertical if you don't want it hanging low.. Btw I recal its same filter as for Porsche 924. Anyone recall which cars they fit? (Handy for general reference) Edited August 21, 2017 by Rem18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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