oil filter cross threaded

[jjchowdy_imp]

Its called the Boss, Oil Filter and costs about $7.27 at the dealer. Less on-line.

Or do what Elipten says and use a thread chaser to clean it up.

It is Item 17 in the Oil Pan/Oil Pump section of the fiche. Part number 90019-MB0-000

I would definitely rather replace it, but it wasn't apparent to me how to remove the bolt. It honestly didn't look removable. I think the die or thread file would work, but I'm worried about metal shavings and would rather just replace it. I can't even think about splitting the cases if that needs to be done. it wouldn't be possible due to expense. This things only got 3500 miles on it.