i take it the vr6 is an insert cartridge yeah? again, those are another one that people should torque properly!! only 25nm on the ones ive seen but often done heman tight
Yeah the housing screws off with a large socket and the filter pushes on inside, obd1 and obd2 are different types though. Much better system than you get on the 8v and 16v's, got a filter stuck on an old block in my garage cause the filter wrench just smoothed it off.
What engine cleaner do you use mate? Reminds me, i need to do an oil change on the MK2 soon. Ive got this oil filter to go on - Easier to tighten as you can see...
i use an engine cleaner(engine flush) from halfords, its in a purple can with a ringpull on the top and i think its made by carplan.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1749962 They used a grip strap on here too to remove it too, so glad I'm not the only one who used this method. To me its a sensible route given after somewhat an 18 year old plastic socket housing nut is looking rather rounded on the edges and secondly had been torqued up for too tight when I first did the oil change on it. So no need for the childish comments really is there?
I don't think it was meant that way mate - he was just trying to educate the same as I was... Yes the strap will work ok but the socket method is what it's designed for. If it breaks then VW also so a repair kit with a new housing and filter with drain plug etc.
I know mate, wasn't having a dig back as I'm aware many people on here are far more educated and have greater experience with cars than myself and I do take kindly to assistance and tips, as that what makes this forum Just a shame I'll happily admit on two separate PD TDI engines I've had to use the chain now on the housing as you could feel and see the socket starting to round/smooth the edge of the hex where it had been tightened on by someone thinking it needs to be done up like a wheel nut.
No worries - that tool part number I mentioned fits the PD plastic cap thing along with the standard MK2 / MK3 filters.
Just buy a new plug each time, costs 1.50 or less has the new sealer ring on it and a fresh thread, you are supposed to change the plug every 3 oil changes anyway as a minimum.
My method is sneak into the kitchen when the Mrs isn't around and nick the sieve. Then hold it under the plug while I undo it
Genius, I never thought of that How do you clean the sieve afterwards? Or do you just chuck it in the dishwasher & if she finds it just use the Bart Simpson defence?
You are supposed to drive at 70mph on motorways but it don't happen My sump plug and washer have been on there for at least 6 years (10-12 oil changes)
