oil filter cross threaded

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Yeah, I didn't meant that Cormanus didn't care. Sorry about that. Cause he is a caring man

I just meant that since it is already damaged, you don't care if you damage it more removing it as it will then be replaced by a new one.

PS. Cormanus, its just a piece of threaded pipe that is screwed into a threaded hole in the crankcase.

I have to go to bed now, work tomorrow

Yep, it ain't a bolt. Replace it and don't use aftermarket filters.

Yep, it ain't a bolt. Replace it and don't use aftermarket filters.
I dont believe it was the aftermarket filter that did it. I use K&N filters all the time and they work great. With any oil filter you just have to put on and screw it gently making sure you dont cross thead and hand tighten then a quarter to half turn with wrench and the end to tighten down. Dont over tighten, make sure old gasket is out and lube new gasket before putting new filter on and never a problem.