Oil Filter Housing Surprise

[NewArt]

Call Andrew at AGM (previously WeTune). Very capable, honest and not priced like the dealership! Specialises in Porsche and racecars. Phone 514-633-1497, he's located in Lachine.

[Franco]

Thanks NewArt, do you know if this repair is possible without removing the engine?

Franco

[Franco]

Hi, I have searched for hours trying to match these plastic pieces to all the chain related parts (photos) and I'm not convinced they are from the guides.

More opinions please

[ccjazz]

Disregard, was thinking cooling system

[BrokenLinkage]

If those pieces are indeed from the water pump and found their way to the oil filter housing, then you probably do need to list your car - as a roller.

[pomerlo]

Agree with you Franco.... normally the chain guide are more greenish/white plastic. But I maybe wrong here. Have you looked at the bottom of the filter housing to see if the spring valve mechanism is there and still complete ?

[Franco]

Originally Posted by pomerlo

Agree with you Franco.... normally the chain guide are more greenish/white plastic. But I maybe wrong here. Have you looked at the bottom of the filter housing to see if the spring valve mechanism is there and still complete ?

Hi Pomerlo,

I did verify the bottom of the housing and the mechanism is still there.
Maybe these pieces are part of the housing serving as reinforcement seat for the spring and washer.
A diagram of the inside would clear up a lot of maybe's

Thanks

[Seal1968]

No need to pull the pan if these were all in the oil filter housing.

Those vanes get brittle over time - either buy a new one from Pelican, change the oil and move on, or, buy a fancy LN spin-on adapter.

Either way...I bet you're relieved!