oil filter

[mantahatch]

Had a laugh at my local dealer the other day. Ordered 2 oil filters for the following cars, 98 1.6 Astra, 04 1.8 Astra, 00 2.0 Astra and 09 1.8 Astra.
They all came in different boxes with different part numbers and yes you have guessed it all the same flters in the different boxes except for the 09 1.8 Astra as that is the element type.

[TheBoy]

And it makes such a mess. I've just converted mine for this reason.

Omega V6 paper ones I find less messy than spin ons 

[Webby the Bear]

And it makes such a mess. I've just converted mine for this reason.

Omega V6 paper ones I find less messy than spin ons 

the messiness is the last thing on your mind when the things on so tight it brakes the filter wrench  my car was previously worked on by someone who had 4000-5000NM torque wrenches for hands   

[TheBoy]

And it makes such a mess. I've just converted mine for this reason.

Omega V6 paper ones I find less messy than spin ons 

the messiness is the last thing on your mind when the things on so tight it brakes the filter wrench  my car was previously worked on by someone who had 4000-5000NM torque wrenches for hands   

Yeah, though the incompitence of the previous technician is hardly the fault of the filter.

[Webby the Bear]

And it makes such a mess. I've just converted mine for this reason.

Omega V6 paper ones I find less messy than spin ons 

the messiness is the last thing on your mind when the things on so tight it brakes the filter wrench  my car was previously worked on by someone who had 4000-5000NM torque wrenches for hands   

Yeah, though the incompitence of the previous technician is hardly the fault of the filter.

Oh yeah defo. was just sayin  i'm with you on that though... I find the paper one on the v6 just the same in terms of messiness as the cartridge ones

[Andy B]

And it makes such a mess. I've just converted mine for this reason.

Omega V6 paper ones I find less messy than spin ons 

the messiness is the last thing on your mind when the things on so tight it brakes the filter wrench  my car was previously worked on by someone who had 4000-5000NM torque wrenches for hands   

Yeah, though the incompetence of the previous technician is hardly the fault of the filter.

That's maybe why I've never had a problem with mine 

(and I don't think I've ever used my torque wrench on it 

[Entwood]

And it makes such a mess. I've just converted mine for this reason.

Omega V6 paper ones I find less messy than spin ons 

the messiness is the last thing on your mind when the things on so tight it brakes the filter wrench  my car was previously worked on by someone who had 4000-5000NM torque wrenches for hands   

Yeah, though the incompetence of the previous technician is hardly the fault of the filter.

That's maybe why I've never had a problem with mine 

(and I don't think I've ever used my torque wrench on it 

Must admit I ALWAYS use a torque wrench as I simply cannot judge such a low setting, always feels way too loose to me and if it wasn't for the torque wrench I KNOW I'd overtighten it  .. and as for cam cover bolts .... 

[Andy B]

.. .. and as for cam cover bolts .... 

On one cam cover job, I set my torque wrench and set about tightening up the cam cover bolts. It's only a cheap 3/8" affair, and I waited for the click ...... it didn't happen until way above what I instinctively knew it should have done. I went & borrowed another to do the job & to use as a reference. If I'd had blind faith in it, the bolts would've been way too tight. I only use it for cam covers because as well as a low torque, it's as important to get them all the same ......  Most other occasions it stays in the tool box

[2boxerdogs]

Hi guys,what is the correct torque setting when refitting the paper type filter ?

[Entwood]

Should be stamped on the lid - 15 Nm if memory serves

Do NOT over tighten

[2boxerdogs]

Thanks for that , got to wait till the weather improves till I put her on the ramps.