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[terry paget]

2.5 V6 petrol estate, bught in Clacton, came from Portugal. I am sorting this car, have drained the oil, cannot shift the oil filter cartridge. I am aware if I pull too hard it the whole thing will rotate. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

[TheBoy]

Only just try to hold the main assembly and undo the cap.

Its likely the assembly will move, and thus will need removal and retightening.

[terry paget]

Now I have broken it. Applied leverage to the central square socket, and the cap of the canister split. It is now leaking oil. Clearly I have to get the cap off off now - saw, drill, whatever - to get access to the haxagon that holds on the canitser to the crankcase. What is the best way of doing that?

[TheBoy]

As you have (now) found out, you shouldn't use a ratchet in the end of the cap, but a 24mm (from memory) socket on it.

[terry paget]

As you have (now) found out, you shouldn't use a ratchet in the end of the cap, but a 24mm (from memory) socket on it.

How true. I had tried a 24mm socket, but it tended to come off the hexagon. 3/8" plug seeemed more secure! I did not foresee the risk of splitting the cap - silly me.

[terry paget]

How do I best get that cap off to unscrew the 28mm nut to remove the filter canister? Car is above the pit, I have a power drill, also an airline saw I have never used with a very short blade. Pic follows.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6qk17kl1etnmqkd/canister50%25.jpg?dl=0
   

[EMD]

You did the same as me and mine split , i just put a bit more leverage on the cap and it split enough to turn by hand . This is why i will never go back to these cartridge filters , too much faffing about . I did the spin on conversion and never looked back 
Use a chain or filter strap on the housing if its spinning.

The cap is knackered now and stealers wanted £35 ish for a new cap unless you can source a second hand one .

[terry paget]

You did the same as me and mine split , i just put a bit more leverage on the cap and it split enough to turn by hand . This is why i will never go back to these cartridge filters , too much faffing about . I did the spin on conversion and never looked back 
Use a chain or filter strap on the housing if its spinning.

The cap is knackered now and stealers wanted £35 ish for a new cap unless you can source a second hand one .

Thanks EMD, your post gave me hope. Sadly, mine would not turn in its damaged form. I attacked the cap with drill and saw, then hammer and chisel, and removed most of the cap and the filter. I can now feel the 27mm hexagon, but failed to turn it with he tools I have, strange because I did it 2 years ago when I changed an exhaust manifold. Tomorrow I shall seek a deep 27mm socket or a 2"" extension.

[omega2018]

when i changed to spin on i kept the cartridge for a while (which never seized up despite useless national tyres) but no one seems to want them   i suppose anyone having to replace a broken cartridge unit will likely change to spin on.  have a look at the change guide http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90579.0 it will help you to remove the cartridge unit

[deviator]

Just in the last couple of hours had this myself, as suggested here.... (OK 24mm 6pt socket on 3ft breaker bar.)


Did the job great 

[terry paget]

The filter was filthy, probably completely clogged. I wonder when it was last changed. I can imagine garages doing a service would change the oil and leave the filter if tricky to change, and this may have gone on for years.

[kevinp58]

You did the same as me and mine split , i just put a bit more leverage on the cap and it split enough to turn by hand . This is why i will never go back to these cartridge filters , too much faffing about . I did the spin on conversion and never looked back 
Use a chain or filter strap on the housing if its spinning.

The cap is knackered now and stealers wanted £35 ish for a new cap unless you can source a second hand one .

  that's the way to go. 

[terry paget]

Gentlemen, thanks for all help and advice. This forum is wonderful. Remains of cartridge removed, spin on pipe installed with filter. Pic follows.
I note the crank sensor is original, 15 years and 159000 miles. I wonder how much longer it will last?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4i4ozgot3nfmfzv/filter60%25.jpg?dl=0

[05omegav6]

Gentlemen, thanks for all help and advice. This forum is wonderful. Remains of cartridge removed, spin on pipe installed with filter. Pic follows.
I note the crank sensor is original, 15 years and 159000 miles. I wonder how much longer it will last?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/4i4ozgot3nfmfzv/filter60%25.jpg?dl=0

Probably not very, now that you mention it...

Glad otherwise sorted though

[deviator]

Glad you've got it sorted.

Me love you "long life"