Batfink 201 Posted May 10, 2007 When I removed my oil filter I noticed a spring hanging out and a few metal bits dropped off. What are they all and should I be replacing them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,627 Posted May 10, 2007 sounds like the non return valve in the filter has come apart, they are part of the oil filter so you'll have a new one in the new filter (as long as you buy a decent one, many cheap filters don't have the valves) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richsmells 2 Posted May 10, 2007 sounds like the non return valve in the filter. Just hope that nothing has got into the engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted May 10, 2007 hmm I think I will strip off the whole oil/water housing and drop the sump to make sure there is no debris there too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted May 23, 2007 ok i think i need to dig this up as its not part of the filter and i'm finally going to get to work on the car this weekend . The remote filter housing has the main part that the filter screws onto. If you look directly at the housing then there is a small hole at the top left. This has a spring and other metal bits hanging out. I am planning to just pull it all out and fit the new filter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 242 3 Cars Posted May 25, 2007 If the bit you are asking about is what I think it is, imo its a seperate non return valve that holds some oil in the pipes. Pictures below are from oil filter side & pipe face side with the spring valve I think you mean below. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted May 25, 2007 that would be it! Its basically fallen completely apart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted May 29, 2007 do i need this part? should I be finding a replacement or should I not be worried? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 242 3 Cars Posted May 30, 2007 do i need this part? should I be finding a replacement or should I not be worried?It must be fitted for a reason & I think you might be in luck if you want to fit one as I've found one yesterday on a spare exchanger unit. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
