Changing 1JZ Oil Filter

[lumpy]

Hyrbid, thats what i got!

piss easy to get to, even with a strut brace to get to.

what ya'll whinging about?

the first time you do it might be hard, but after that, put the filter on properly (i.e. not NASA spec torque) and it'll be piss easy.

Eldar.O.

Eldar.O.

So have you done it with the engine in the car yet?

Generally I used to lay underneath the car, snake my arm up past the crossmember and try to undo it from underneath, all the time shouting profanities. The best bit when the filter finally comes undone and you get covered in oil.

[Hybrid]

So have you done it with the engine in the car yet?

Generally I used to lay underneath the car, snake my arm up past the crossmember and try to undo it from underneath, all the time shouting profanities. The best bit when the filter finally comes undone and you get covered in oil.

Hey never thought of going about it that way!. Will have to try that next time.

[barned01]

ohh this brings back memories
the oil filter in the JZZ30 Soarer is a pain in the arse to get to also.
There are a couple of tools that you can use to get down into the space and then get to the filter.
here is the exact same question i posted on soarer central
http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/me...875/33113.html

the first time i did it, it was a bit painful (HAHAHAHAHA), but after that, you get to just tighten it up hand tight and it is all good for the next one.

suggestions for removing the filter include:

• the tools as shown in the thread above
• hammer a screw driver on the side of it in an effort to dislodge it. This is an entertaining approach as you will most likely puncture the oil filter as you are doing it and some panic will set in if this is the first time you have taken this approach
• clasp a large hose sealing clamp on it (like what you have on your radiator to clasp the pipe to the radiator...only bigger)tighten it so it crushes the oil filter then proceed to hammer the point where you tightened it (i can draw a picture if it makes no sense)

Once it is off, make sure that when you put the new one on, only tighten it to hand tightness and all will be fine.
I find if i stand looking towards the passenger mirror while snaking my left hand back towards the filter from the top of the engine next to the diagnostic plug works best for me.

put a thin film of oil on the seal of the new filter before putting it in (you probably know this but it is more for the new people that may search and find this thread)

also make sure the old seal still isnt on the assembly when you put the new filter in, that was a 60 dollar lesson i will never forget

[EldarO]

i loosened mine while it was in the halfcut, just used one of those latex gloves, gave me a bit of extra grip, and it came off with a bit of grunting and groaning.

yeah, there was still sharp shit everywhere

Eldar.O.

[lumpy]

just used one of those latex gloves, gave me a bit of extra grip, and it came off with a bit of grunting and groaning.

yeah, there was still shit everywhere

Riiiiiiiiight.


I think you best confine that talk to non-car discussion

[GA65CELICA]

If you can see the filter, get a hose clamp and put it on the filter, size it up with the filter you are about to put on will help. tighten up firm. get from your socket set the right socket and extension, you will need a couple of extension so you can get to it from under the car and belt with a big hammer. this will only work if you can get at it in a straight line. hope this makes sense and helps

[Cuzzo]

i was just going to mention that^^^^^^^^^^^^^. helps on my fwd 4age. needs to be pretty tight.

[Ribfeast]

Just get an oil filter wrench onto it. Fits right onto a 1/2" socket.
After doing my oil filter once, I immediately bought a relocation kit and put it down to an easier spot.

[Endless]

It really isn't that difficult as long as it hasn't been done up too tight.