oil filter cross threaded

[SUPERCRUZ_imp]

Just a suggestion. I recall Griots Garage catalogue online use to list a bolt thread chaser tool which might be ideal for this type of situation. I agree, replacing the filter mounting stud on the engine block is likely your best choice. If you can successfully chase the threads with the correct tool, you should be back in business. Good luck with it.

The tool will cost more than the stud will.

The tool will cost more than the stud will.
Possibly. Then you have the consider the time and effort required to replace the filter fitting stud in the engine block. Maybe it is a simple procedure and then again maybe not. I have worked on enough mechanical stuff in my lifetime to know nothing is as easy as it appears.

[uscgmac_imp]

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.

[Ulvetanna_imp]

Just a suggestion. I recall Griots Garage catalogue online use to list a bolt thread chaser tool which might be ideal for this type of situation. I agree, replacing the filter mounting stud on the engine block is likely your best choice. If you can successfully chase the threads with the correct tool, you should be back in business. Good luck with it.

The tool will cost more than the stud will.

The tool will cost more than the stud will.
Possibly. Then you have the consider the time and effort required to replace the filter fitting stud in the engine block. Maybe it is a simple procedure and then again maybe not. I have worked on enough mechanical stuff in my lifetime to know nothing is as easy as it appears.

The tool will cost more than the stud will.
Possibly. Then you have the consider the time and effort required to replace the filter fitting stud in the engine block. Maybe it is a simple procedure and then again maybe not. I have worked on enough mechanical stuff in my lifetime to know nothing is as easy as it appears. Oh man, nothing is more true than that.

[jjchowdy_imp]

UPDATE:

got my part in handing started the fix. Was able to pop the old "BOSS" out with a pair of vice grips. Installed the new filter bolt with 2 nuts butted up against each other. COuldn't get a torque wrench on it, but tightened until it was very snug and used medium thread locker. New filter went right on. Cranked it up, let it run for 5 minutes. Let sit a while and checked oil level. Done and done. Thanks to everyone for weighing in. Now if someone pulls the same stunt, they'll have a reference point.

[Lord Popgun]

Good on you JJ! I'd say you are good to go and are now the forum expert on the oil filter boss.

You realize you are obligated to post pics of the old boss...

[Ole]

I like happy endings. Now, ride the p--- outa that thing!

[redbirds_imp]

Good work!

[the Ferret]

YEA!

[Randy B]

Nice. Sounds like it was about a 5 or 10 minute job. Easy, peasy.

[Elipten_imp]

Rip up some road, and never force a thread.