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saxo_mike
2nd June 2010, 15:16
how on earth do you screw the insert from the oil filter side into the engine block?!? :panic:
saxo_mike
2nd June 2010, 15:39
anyone?\
saxo_mike
2nd June 2010, 19:59
someone must know?
saxo_mike
5th June 2010, 15:12
anybody?
saxo_mike
6th June 2010, 20:36
someone must know?
Liam_
6th June 2010, 20:38
Could you put two nuts on the insert and tighten it into the block that way?
saxo_mike
6th June 2010, 22:10
Could you put two nuts on the insert and tighten it into the block that way?

no idea how you mean mate
Liam_
6th June 2010, 22:15
Is the insert still attached to the oil filter housing?
saxo_mike
6th June 2010, 22:15
Is the insert still attached to the oil filter housing?

yeah and it had a nut between the thread and the unit housing, can thi sbe removed?
Liam_
6th June 2010, 22:17
Apparently so mate - the insert is a nut with thread either... if that makes sense. Remove the insert from the oil filter assembley and all should be clear.
saxo_mike
6th June 2010, 22:20
Apparently so mate - the insert is a nut with thread either... if that makes sense. Remove the insert from the oil filter assembley and all should be clear.

legend gonna run in garage and see if it comes apart now mate
saxo_mike
6th June 2010, 22:51
top man the thing pulled out so it'll just push back in now once back on the block , thanks mate :y: