Replacing oil filter!

[Topaz]

this might be a stupid question, but the oil filter on an RB26 looks...no so easy to remove...is it a simple job for me to do or has something got to come off the side there to get at the oil filter...

also, how much oil does an RB26 take?

thanks

Tom

[djr81]

this might be a stupid question, but the oil filter on an RB26 looks...no so easy to remove...is it a simple job for me to do or has something got to come off the side there to get at the oil filter...

also, how much oil does an RB26 take?

thanks

Tom

Tom,

The oil filter is a pain to remove. You will end up spilling most of its contents on the engine/diff/ground. Clean the filter with a cloth & clean your hands first. Move the hoses etc out the way first & the unscrew it & pull it out. You will need to tilt it over & spin it a bit to get it.

When you replace it, remember to smear a small amount of oil on the rubber seal & whatever you do DON"T DO IT UP TOO TIGHT.

Tip almost all the of the contents of a five litre container in, ie over fill it some what. This will stop the oil surge that can kill RB26's.

[rev210]

As above... You spill oil everywhere. If it's on too tight then spear it with a screw driver to turn it, you don't have much room to do this but I don't think you have a hope in hell of getting a filter wrench on. I went a remote filter almost only for this reason

[Topaz]

thanks fellas

yeah, just "hand tight" right!, I have changed them before but this one looks a little tricky

[JH32]

yeah go the remote filter ... it'll save so much pain in the future !!

[Tommyk]

go the remote filter

i had to get a bloody ratchet to remove the filter. but now i have a oil filter with remote kit, and it takes no more than a minute to unscrew everything

[Topaz]

hmm, interesting...*strokes chin

whats the damage on a remote filter setup?

[Tommyk]

Remote filter should only cost a few hundred.

The kit with oil cooler (handy for track work) Will cost approx $400 or so for a china brand kit, or 700 for a brand name.

I reckno its worth it