Changing Oil Filter On R32 Gtr

[Sico04]

as most of you know the oil filter on the r32gtr is in a shit of a position.....

how in the f**k do i get it out? i dont want to put a screw driver though it cause im not sure if i could get the new one on and tightened

are there any tools that would help?? i was thinkin bout taking off the intake manifold

what do the rest of you guys do??

[edspaged2]

cant say the same for my GTR. i noticed that the oil filter has been relocated to the front. go to Repco and ask for an oil filter removal tool, i cant remember the name of it, but ask em for the one with three claws on it. you need a shifter for it but they work best, or you can use an old bit of seat belt strap. when you put your new filter on dont overtighten it cos it can damage the thread and makes it hard the next time you change it.

[Duncan]

Its a real bastard with the HICAS units in place.

Like edspaged2 said you need an oil filter removal tool, it fits on a 3/8' ratchet and will undo it. THen you need rubber arms to get the damn thing out.

Back in is easier since you don't have to do it up too tight

[benm]

What replacement filters do you guys use? Mine had a genuine jap nissan filter on it, bought a ryco replacement only to find its much bigger and literally cannot fit down there (something driverside of the filter location is too close).

I have a relocator kit but didn't have the patients or time to try and get it fitted, it's hard enough just fit/removing the filter where it is let alone trying to get a relo kit down there (which wont be long enough anyway).

Edited March 19, 2006 by benm

[VHR32]

Use a genuine Nissan filter, they are cheap, better than ryco rubbish!

[Duncan]

i use the ryco, its the same size as the nissan one. you sure you got the right one ben?

[benm]

Well after consulting www.rycofilters.com.au I got the Z145A (pretty much the same filter for all Nissan Imports).

It's about 2cm larger in diameter than the nissan filter (#1520853500) and I spent a good 5min trying to get the damn thing on after dropping the oil but I either wasn't lining it up properly (can barely get my hand down there let alone fiddling around with a filter as well) or it was rubbing up against something beside it (driverside).

Edited March 19, 2006 by benm

[cowie165]

Any ideas on how to fit the oil relocator? Can you just drill pilot holes and then bolt it to the engine bay? Or do you need to rivet it in?

[steve_gts4]

Well after consulting www.rycofilters.com.au I got the Z145A (pretty much the same filter for all Nissan Imports).

wrong filter... gtr takes a z442. it has the same thread as a z145a, but a smaller body.

[edspaged2]

Any ideas on how to fit the oil relocator? Can you just drill pilot holes and then bolt it to the engine bay? Or do you need to rivet it in?

Nah, you can get one's which just screw in, but there are one's which come with little screws so you can drill pilot holes to keep it firmly in place.

[Black R32]

i've been using the z145 and had no problems. my oil pressure seems a little lower, but it fits. could i be doing damage?

[amosite]

FYI: to remove the filter, you need one of the large bottle top openers. you can get them from hardware stores like bunnings/BBC for about $10.

they are usually plastic with an adjustable rubber lash/lead. these are perfect mothers day presents which is why I originally bought one- no more "can you come over and open a jar for me"

They are perfect for oil filter removal so I bought one for myself

I am an avid believer that tools should not be used for any other purpose then it was originally designed for however working for a rally team makes you improvise- cost vs. benefit of this is excellent! for what it costs, I would use it as a hammer if I needed to!

for the gtr, loop it around the filter and pull the lengthening strap tight. it wont sit flat but close enough is ok. Make sure that it is between the plenum and fuel return/feed lines- closer to the strut tower, not the dip stick- push towards the firewall!

it should come straight off!

[Godzilla32]

I found a really good removal tool in autobarn (believe it or not) It has a threaded adjusment on it with a small handle so you can really tightening it down onto the filter and then you dont have to hold it on there. All it needs then is a crack to the left.

[benm]

I don't know how you guys get these tools down there, I can barely fit my hand down into the filter area...

[jet32r]

tried to do mine, and running into the same drama.... just cant get my hand in there. its been 2 oil changes now, and the filter is still in there lol. gotta get a relocater!!!

[R33TOM]

u had done two oil changes and still using the same oil filter, damn!

[Beer Baron]

I don't know how you guys get these tools down there, I can barely fit my hand down into the filter area...

ditch that ryco shit. buy a genuine filter (and make sure it's the right one too). that will help. then invite over a 12 year old, or someone with really small arms and make them do it for you.

[benm]

I'll just get my relocator fitted next oil change by a mechanic and that will be the end of it

[Ronin 09]

nismo filters... nice and small! i've got about a dozen of em haha

oh and also get a relocator

[jimmib]

i dont know where you get your ideas from but just so you know ryco make all the 'factory' filters in OZ so there stuff may have a different cover so if you get the right one it should fit as well as a genuine nissan