Oil Filter Adapter Gasket

[TiTo35]

Has anyone changed one of these their self? If so how much of a pain in the ass is it?

[justbob]

Two in the last three weeks :) I felt it was quite easy myself. Just sucks that coolant runs through it. Messy job, but not complicated.

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[screamn]

Two in the last three weeks :) I felt it was quite easy myself. Just sucks that coolant runs through it. Messy job, but not complicated.

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What he said ^^^^^

But I only did it once.

Need to refill with coolant and don't forget to burp the system.

I also topped off the oil since had to remove the oil filter. Might be a good time to change the oil at the same time.

"Work smarter not harder". :)

[ctrlraven]

I had the dealer do mine.

[TiTo35]

Thanks guys....sound like a cold beer day

[Tnbigbody]

Pita but straight forward.. Good luck

[Rockettman]

What the heck is the "oil filter adapter gasket" anyway?
I just spin off my oil filter; spin on a new one; done.

[Black&Gifted]

it is the gasket between the block and oil filter adapter....the oil filter then attaches to the oil filter adapter.

[fastblackmerc]

What the heck is the "oil filter adapter gasket" anyway?
I just spin off my oil filter; spin on a new one; done.

Take a close look at where the oil filter connects to the block. That is the oil filter adapter. There is a gasket between it and the block. Sometimes it is loose. There have also been cases where two gaskets have been installed and that will also cause a leak.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Mine had been leaking (apparently for quite a while); I had it fixed at the dealership several months ago since I was already there having my electrical issues diagnosed. They tried to sell me some Pirellis since my fronts were worn...for $550 (just the fronts)...said no thanks. Paid $825 for a FULL set of Coopers, including mounting/balancing/alignment.

[vegasmarauder]

Actually this is a common leak area that can go unnoticed with disastrous results. Wife's 03 wouldn't start one day. Tried to jump it but wouldn't crank. Thought it might be starter so had it towed home. Replaced the battery and it all worked fine. Then noticed some drips of oil on the ground by the filter. when the engine was rev'ed up the oil would turn into a small stream. It was coming from the filter housing gasket. Replaced it the next day. Messy job, but doable.

Someone upstairs must like MM's beause if it had been continuously running for much longer it could have lost most of the oil and damaged the engine.

It was a close call, I started checking the other MM's. Second one was seeping so it got a new gasket as well.

Just something to keep an eye on. Since these build oil pressure at about 10# per 1000 RPM it may not show up until you get the revs up.

[GetMeMyStogie]

Just did mine tonight. It is a messy job, especially if it's been leaking for a while. And, there are lots of power steering hoses in the way making it a pita.

Tips:

1. Go to a spray'n'wash and power wash as much of the undercarriage as you can from underneath. From under the hood, power wash everything you can from the oil filter down - power steering hoses, power steering pump, brake lines, steering rack, engine block... everything.

2. Unbolting, but not disconnecting, the power steering pump might save time overall, and make the job easier. I'm not sure, maybe someone here can confirm...

3. If you have any oil gauges connected to (sensors on) the adapter block, it'd be a good idea to remove and reseal all of those connections while you have the adapter off the car.

4. The engineer who thought it'd be clever to attach a wiring harness to the adapter via a hole in the adapter 1cm away from the power steering pump, with one of those harness push pins deserves 5 lashes with a cane.

5. Remember to have distilled or otherwise mineral free water available for topping up the cooling system when you're done. Also, some antifreeze.

6. Plan for a complete oil change.

7. Get a box of disposable latex or nitrile gloves, and keep them handy.