Advanced Autoparts sells Mann filters under the Purolator name. Each store stocks 2 of them complete with 5 "O" rings (about $12 ea). They are genuine Mann filters made in Germany-stamped on top of the filter. Part number is L25277. 100% on this as I just came in from changing the oil not 30 minutes ago and I am staring at the used filter box.

Three things to note: 1) make sure you push the filter all the way down on the oil stick/cap until only 1 black line is visible-this is easier to do if you put a coating of oil on the "O" rings. 2) Replace all of the "O" rings (4) each time you change the oil and filter, making sure that the largest "O" ring is in the groove below the cap NOT directly under the lip of the cap - as previously mentioned. 3) My oil filter cap/stick, whatever you call it is always replaced hand tight. Mine stops turning at a certain point - when the treads bottom out. It is tight, don't get me wrong, but I have never used a wrench on it to put it on or take it off. Maybe the KungFu grip is kicking in! HAHA! I have 40K miles on the car and knock on wood haven't had any leaks.

One other word of caution: I have had the oil dip stick pop out on me, but I was never sure if I just didn't push it in all the way or if it started to push out. That can make a big mess if it comes out far enough while you are hammering on the car. Make sure it is properly seated and if it is loose, put a zip tie on it, just in case.

Good luck and sorry to hear about your mess. Like others have said, SimpleGreen is a good degreaser. Follow-up with some HyperLube from Meguiers to give your engine bay that like-new appearance and to keep your hoses from drying out and looking like crap. Keep it off your new belt.

KrzyFast

 

I almost lost it when I read this. Wasn't thing happened to me with the same filter, but it was around 5500 miles and I assumed the filter got sludgy and it leaked through the ring... Still no reason an o ring should stop sealing but kinda made some sense. I was driving down the road and the battery light came on. I turned the wheel and thought to myself does his thing really have electric assist steering, why is it still running then, and then I thought nope theres a ps pump under there. So I pulled over popped the hood and lo and behold there's my belt, just hang in out on that plastic oil pan cover. I found myself driving home rather quickly.

I've had at least 4 different oil filters since I got the car and funny enough the non bosch ones never did this... Best luck with napa haha

 

Had a similar O ring failure with a Bosch filter which caused the belt to slip off. Its a pain to get all the oil cleaned up !!

 

Thanks guys for the info. My belt came off on the way to work this morning. I had recently changed the oil and filter (Mann). It looks like oil is coming out from around the filter area. At first I thought I might have seized the steering pump. I am hoping it is only the o-ring on the filter assembly. A lot less expensive to fix.

 

Seat the filter, get hte "O" rings installed properly, clean with a lot of ' SIMPLE GREEN", should solve the problem. Could have cracked cap on filter too?

 

Guys make sure you're putting the large o-ring in the correct groove. It doesn't go right up against the flange. There's a groove about an 1/8" down from the flange/lip of the housing (right above the threads)—that's where the large ring goes.

For those who have had their housing leak, was the o-ring bulging out of the top?

 

 

Thanks for the additional input. I will try and check it out tonight. Do I need to drain any oil from the engine before I remove the filter assembly?

 

if the cap is cracked does any one know what the part number is and where I can get a replacement.

Thanks

 

Exactly thanks for the pic, my brother-in-law had a friend of his help him with his first oil change, why he didn't ask me I don't know . They installed the o-ring right at the top next to the flange and didn't tighten it enough. O-ring popped out a bit and sprayed oil all over everything. I ended up redoing it for him after we discovered that.

 

Okay, I had a chance to look at my car today. Quess what? Part of the o-ring was sticking out from under the cap. Should I try to re-use the belt or get a new one? Also can someone post further info on how to relieve the tension on the belt tensioner so I can put a belt back on.

Thanks again for everyones help. Sure glad it wasn't any thing more serious. Now hopefully I can drive it to the Woodward Dream Cruise.

 

I talked to a guy at Parker Seal Division today. He is going to send me some of the 3" ID X .139" (1/8") AS-234 seals to try. I will let you guys know how it works out.

 

Are there any pictures of the tensioner and how you totate the tensioner. I need to install a belt on mine.

 

Wow, sorry you had to go through all of that. I use the Mann filters from Advance auto and always put a thin coating of fresh oil on all the O rings before installation. Good luck with everything.

 

I have used this stuff for 30 years now at my work. I wouldn't put an oring on without it.

 

I also use the Mann filters. This is the first time it's happened!

 

Parker makes good "O" ring lube and "O" rings too. They do lots of researsch to find and test the best materials for different applications.

 

I have an 06 Limited. Does any one know what I use in the hole in the center of the tensioner pully to be able to rotate it so I can install my new belt. It looks like it is a hex of some type. What would be the correct size. Would appreciate any help

 

The hex socket size required is 17 mm and the pin to lock the tensioner in place while removing and installing the belt is 5 mm - 3/16" will do.
They say clockwise to relieve tension, I think it is anti-clockwise.

Be careful not to pinch your fingers, this could be hazardous to the unwary. So use the pin and keep your fingers clear.

See also; https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...tml#post610912

 

thanks, so is it the lower bolt that is shown just below the bi-directional arrow?