02-14-2021, 10:56 PM
]$338 lesson, Hopefully I can save somebody else this problem.
This oil separator mounted in the engine bay passenger side of my model, in my opinion now, does not need to be changed. I like to keep things fresh and ready for foul weather, hot or cold and I thought I would change this filter. It was very tight, but I just thought I didn't eat my Wheaties. I got it off and decided to put better air line fitting on at the same time.
The Filter has a drain, use it. mine would not open easily, but once open, it had nothing.
Here is the problem as I see it.
The filter, steel body, is threaded onto a Aluminum manifold and thread. Mine was over tighten and did not have "never seize" added to the thread.
As I reexamined the manifold most of my threads were missing. I can't take the chance of the filter popping off or leaking while traveling so I replace the whole assembly. I tried looking for the whole unit online. I gave up and contacted Newell and had it in 3 days.
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PS, not sure what I did to change font size on some and not other parts of the post. (Font size fixed-Admin)
This oil separator mounted in the engine bay passenger side of my model, in my opinion now, does not need to be changed. I like to keep things fresh and ready for foul weather, hot or cold and I thought I would change this filter. It was very tight, but I just thought I didn't eat my Wheaties. I got it off and decided to put better air line fitting on at the same time.
The Filter has a drain, use it. mine would not open easily, but once open, it had nothing.
Here is the problem as I see it.
The filter, steel body, is threaded onto a Aluminum manifold and thread. Mine was over tighten and did not have "never seize" added to the thread.
As I reexamined the manifold most of my threads were missing. I can't take the chance of the filter popping off or leaking while traveling so I replace the whole assembly. I tried looking for the whole unit online. I gave up and contacted Newell and had it in 3 days.
[attachment=8336][attachment=8337][attachment=8338][attachment=8339][attachment=8340][attachment=8341][attachment=8342]
PS, not sure what I did to change font size on some and not other parts of the post. (Font size fixed-Admin)