Not just an oil change - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

LGAFF · 08-16-2009

Changed the oil in the 90, went to remove the filter....broke an Oil adapater for removing, the filter, tried another, rounded off the filter, tried a strap oil filter remover....would not budge. Went to the store bought a damn clamp to remove it, no luck.

Pipe wrench, twisted the body of the filter, but did not move the base.

Shoved a screwdriver through it, ripped it open.

Keep in mind, I weight 260lbs, and putting my weight on it would not move it.
Cut open the filter, tried a hammer and chisel in the opening at the base, would not move....and it was a big *** hammer.

Had to drill holes in the seal, and use the above methog with the hammer to remove it.

Son of a Boetch

1990 415 · 08-16-2009

Did you have a particularly stressful week at work and vent all your frustrations on the oil filter? It got chewed up real good!

Z51JEFF · 08-16-2009

Lefty loosy-righty tighty?

billybaloneey · 08-16-2009

Remember these words..."hand tight". Next time you change your oil filter..."hand tight".

I've never tore into one of the ZR-1 upside down, leak proof oil filters to see how they work or how they are constructed...did oil come flowing out in place, after you stabbed it with the screw driver?

Hope your engine bay didn't get to messy.

tomtom72 · 08-16-2009

reminds me of some of the stuff that happens to me sometimes. Sometimes the simplest things turn into titanic bouts with Mr Murphy.

Sometimes I think...."what did I do when I installed this?"

fwiw, Lee I had the same kind of day yesterday. I empathize completely. A simple coil change out turned into an adventure.

Tom

Paul Workman · 08-16-2009

Don't feel bad..."Just load up the LT5 into the back of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and drive it up to Pete's."...Oh...the 'lectrics in the Jeep are on the fritz again? You mean I can't unlock the rear hatch b/c it is 'lectric and there ain't no steeeking key lock???? WTF! Is this Z possessed this summer or WHAT?

Well, I did drain the oil. Got that much done anyway. I'm focused on Sept 26th has having it together and tuned for battle at US41 Dragway...If Murphy doesn't change plans again for the umteenth time this summer!

I guess it just makes us appreciate it even more when things finally...finally come together!

"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...How did you like the play?"

P.

Kb7tif · 08-16-2009

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Originally Posted by LGAFF

Changed the oil in the 90, went to remove the filter....broke an Oil adapater for removing, the filter, tried another, rounded off the filter, tried a strap oil filter remover....would not budge. Went to the store bought a damn clamp to remove it, no luck.

Pipe wrench, twisted the body of the filter, but did not move the base.

Shoved a screwdriver through it, ripped it open.

Keep in mind, I weight 260lbs, and putting my weight on it would not move it.
Cut open the filter, tried a hammer and chisel in the opening at the base, would not move....and it was a big *** hammer.

Had to drill holes in the seal, and use the above methog with the hammer to remove it.

Son of a Boetch

That sucks I did the same thing on my wifes car dam adapter didnt fit correct then there wasnt room for a handle type one. Took an hour to get that thing off. Always hand tight never more over here.

08-16-2009

Supposed to change the filter more than once every 20 years!

A26B · 08-16-2009

Dayum!!

Lee, I think that's "a light coat of oil" not "a light coat of Loctite" that goes on the oil filter seal before installing.

secondchance · 08-16-2009

I guess hand tight coming from 260 lb ex-weight lifter generates quite a torque!

08-16-2009	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Not just an oil change Changed the oil in the 90, went to remove the filter....broke an Oil adapater for removing, the filter, tried another, rounded off the filter, tried a strap oil filter remover....would not budge. Went to the store bought a damn clamp to remove it, no luck. Pipe wrench, twisted the body of the filter, but did not move the base. Shoved a screwdriver through it, ripped it open. Keep in mind, I weight 260lbs, and putting my weight on it would not move it. Cut open the filter, tried a hammer and chisel in the opening at the base, would not move....and it was a big *** hammer. Had to drill holes in the seal, and use the above methog with the hammer to remove it. Son of a Boetch __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

08-16-2009	#2
1990 415 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 309	Re: Not just an oil change Did you have a particularly stressful week at work and vent all your frustrations on the oil filter? It got chewed up real good!

08-16-2009	#3
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,078	Re: Not just an oil change Lefty loosy-righty tighty?

08-16-2009	#4
billybaloneey Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mauriceville, Texas Posts: 179	Re: Not just an oil change Remember these words..."hand tight". Next time you change your oil filter..."hand tight". I've never tore into one of the ZR-1 upside down, leak proof oil filters to see how they work or how they are constructed...did oil come flowing out in place, after you stabbed it with the screw driver? Hope your engine bay didn't get to messy. __________________ Clint aka billybaloneey '94 - C4 ZR-1 #445 - Black/Black '05 - C6 silver/black 6sp '85 - C4 white/graphite (almost done) automatic '78 - C3 silver/black (a work in progress) automatic

08-16-2009	#5
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Not just an oil change reminds me of some of the stuff that happens to me sometimes. Sometimes the simplest things turn into titanic bouts with Mr Murphy. Sometimes I think...."what did I do when I installed this?" fwiw, Lee I had the same kind of day yesterday. I empathize completely. A simple coil change out turned into an adventure. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

08-16-2009	#6
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Not just an oil change Don't feel bad..."Just load up the LT5 into the back of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and drive it up to Pete's."...Oh...the 'lectrics in the Jeep are on the fritz again? You mean I can't unlock the rear hatch b/c it is 'lectric and there ain't no steeeking key lock???? WTF! Is this Z possessed this summer or WHAT? Well, I did drain the oil. Got that much done anyway. I'm focused on Sept 26th has having it together and tuned for battle at US41 Dragway...If Murphy doesn't change plans again for the umteenth time this summer! I guess it just makes us appreciate it even more when things finally...finally come together! *"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...How did you like the play?"* P. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

08-16-2009	#8
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Not just an oil change Supposed to change the filter more than once every 20 years!

08-16-2009	#9
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: Not just an oil change Dayum!! Lee, I think that's "a light coat of oil" not "a light coat of Loctite" that goes on the oil filter seal before installing. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

08-16-2009	#10
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,723	Re: Not just an oil change I guess hand tight coming from 260 lb ex-weight lifter generates quite a torque!