R56 Oil change went fubar
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Oil change went fubar
So today I was changing the oil in my 08 justacooper and the unthinkable happened. As i was installing the new filter I over torqued the oil filter cap and the end of it just snapped right off, apparently I do not know my own strength. I have two questions:
How on earth am I going to get the broken cap off and does anyone know how much the stealer is going to charge me for a new one when I go in on Monday?
Thanks.
How on earth am I going to get the broken cap off and does anyone know how much the stealer is going to charge me for a new one when I go in on Monday?
Thanks.
#3
Too Strong
Hmmm, maybe go Caveman - loooong chisel/screwdriver placed on edge, and tunk with mallet. Or, position small set of locking pliers (vise-grips), try to budge slightly in the lefty-twisty way. Or, use a long handled set of pliers to grip edge and budge/twist. Wow, congrats on creating a new one .
Next time, given your super human powers, perhaps ony hand tighten. That is what I've always done with these screw-cover filter types. It will be fine.
The stealership will charge you an arm, leg, your first born, and a large piece of humble pie. Unless some one online here, who also lives nearby your home, can help you out.
That's all I've got. Good luck. Please post your solution though; future assistance for other unlucky souls.
Next time, given your super human powers, perhaps ony hand tighten. That is what I've always done with these screw-cover filter types. It will be fine.
The stealership will charge you an arm, leg, your first born, and a large piece of humble pie. Unless some one online here, who also lives nearby your home, can help you out.
That's all I've got. Good luck. Please post your solution though; future assistance for other unlucky souls.
#4
Do you mean the oil filter cover #11427557011?
Shouldn't cost more than $45. and you might be able to get it off with one of those oil filter wrenches for the steel, screw-on oil filters. Or some kind of strap wrench.
BTW, the correct torque for the oil filter covers is 18.5 ft-lbs. That is not a lot of torque.
The correct torque for the drain plug is 22 ft-lbs. with a new copper crush washer.
Shouldn't cost more than $45. and you might be able to get it off with one of those oil filter wrenches for the steel, screw-on oil filters. Or some kind of strap wrench.
BTW, the correct torque for the oil filter covers is 18.5 ft-lbs. That is not a lot of torque.
The correct torque for the drain plug is 22 ft-lbs. with a new copper crush washer.
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Quick update: leaving it in wasn't an option, when the top broke it left a hole the size of a quarter on the top of the cover. I was able to finally get it off using a large wrench. Now attempting to rebuild the cover using some plastic cement so that it will hold me over until I can get to the dealer tomorrow. I'll post some pictures later on today.
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Quick update: leaving it in wasn't an option, when the top broke it left a hole the size of a quarter on the top of the cover. I was able to finally get it off using a large wrench. Now attempting to rebuild the cover using some plastic cement so that it will hold me over until I can get to the dealer tomorrow. I'll post some pictures later on today.
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Either that, or have it trucked to the dealer. A fuel filter cover is not going to hold together with glue. The most likely scenario would be a catastrophic loss of oil pressure while driving. You want to replace the oil filter cover, or are you aiming to replace the entire engine.
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Hot oil under pressure and an oil filter cover held together with glue While it might hold under a quick op check I don't see it holding under normal op temps. If it fails the repair should be obvious and would not qualify under warranty. Buy a friend lunch and get a ride to the dealership much cheaper then a $6000 dollar plus engine repair.
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I'd agree with everyone and recommend you DO NOT attempt to glue the filter cap together. It will fail as soon as any real pressure is applied to it, and you will loose all oil pressure.
If you don't have a torque wrench, find something that weighs 18 pounds (like a sledge hammer) and pick it up using 1 or 2 fingers. Memorize that feeling. Then, using a wrench or handle that is exactly 12 INCHES FROM THE END OF THE HANDLE TO THE CENTER OF THE FILTER HOUSING, use the same force with the same number of fingers at the end of the handle when tightening the filter housing. You'll probably find this is a lot less force than you originally thought you needed.
IMPORTANT: The torque generated by a given force varies directly with the length of the handle; e.g. a 6 inch handle needs 36 pounds of force to generate 18 foot-pounds and a 24 inch handle needs only 9 pounds force to ge the same torque. If you don't have, or can't use, a 12 inch handle, keep this relationship in mind and you'll get very accurate results.
If you don't have a torque wrench, find something that weighs 18 pounds (like a sledge hammer) and pick it up using 1 or 2 fingers. Memorize that feeling. Then, using a wrench or handle that is exactly 12 INCHES FROM THE END OF THE HANDLE TO THE CENTER OF THE FILTER HOUSING, use the same force with the same number of fingers at the end of the handle when tightening the filter housing. You'll probably find this is a lot less force than you originally thought you needed.
IMPORTANT: The torque generated by a given force varies directly with the length of the handle; e.g. a 6 inch handle needs 36 pounds of force to generate 18 foot-pounds and a 24 inch handle needs only 9 pounds force to ge the same torque. If you don't have, or can't use, a 12 inch handle, keep this relationship in mind and you'll get very accurate results.
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