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  1. djempire

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    #1 djempire, Apr 11, 2017
    I'm having a hell of a time removing the the oil mesh filter stop ring. The manual says to use a screwdriver prying it out. I can't grip it enough to pry it. It keeps turning on its seat. Any suggestions? [​IMG]


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  2. I'm 360 Canuck

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    #2 I'm 360 Canuck, Apr 11, 2017
    I haven't encountered this, but maybe try an awl (pointy screwdriver) with care or 2 screwdrivers?
     
  3. Flea7

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    #3 Flea7, Apr 11, 2017
    If you're replacing it....just use a needle nose pliers and yank it out.
     
  4. djempire

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    #4 djempire, Apr 11, 2017


    I was thinking of doing it but wouldn't the stop ring impede adding the new mesh filter? What a design!


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    #5 djempire, Apr 11, 2017


    I tried that also. Extremely tricky. Not much room for two hands/screwdrivers.


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  7. ItalGerBrit

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    #7 ItalGerBrit, Apr 12, 2017
    My guess is no. Just use a dental pick to get it out. Press the pick between the ring and outer margin of the retaining recess to pry the ring inward out of the groove. At that point, you should be able to lift the ring out of the recess as it will naturally compress as you pull outward. If you have a Dentist friend he will have that ring out in seconds. I am a Dentist(Orthodontist) and would love to have problems this simple all day every day!
     
  8. Jgivoo

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    #8 Jgivoo, Apr 12, 2017
    Ring must come out to remove filter
     
  9. Rfaber

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    #9 Rfaber, Apr 12, 2017
    I use a dental pick, (also available from harbour freight tools etc.) or as mentioned before, from your friendly neighbourhood dentist/orthodontist :)
    I would suspect the actual dental pics would a lot stronger and more durable than the HF stuff!
     
  10. scudF1

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    #10 scudF1, Apr 12, 2017
    If it looks clean there is no need to replace it. Having said that.. ... from that picture, I think you need to.
     
  11. djempire

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    #11 djempire, Apr 13, 2017
    Thanks for the helpful comments. I picked up a pick and hook set and will give it another go later.
    What is the ideal sealant to use on the drain flange plate? I noticed there was a white coloured sealant the dealer used when I removed it.
     
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    #12 RedTaxi, Apr 13, 2017
    Any hi-temp RTV silicon gasket goo is good. Mine has an orange one which I think could be Wurth or Permatex or Loctite or similar.
     
  13. Jgivoo

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    #13 Jgivoo, Apr 13, 2017
    Try hondabond or yamabond. Both are great.
     
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  15. djempire

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    #15 djempire, Apr 15, 2017
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    Success! The seeger ring was removed using a 'sturdy' hook pick tool. The rest of the oil change was straightforward. Thanks to everyone with the valuable suggestions.
    The old mesh filter had some particles trapped in it suggesting that it may not have been changed in a while. Has anyone captured any debris such as this?
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  16. Mickster

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    #16 Mickster, Apr 17, 2017
    Uhhh - those looks like metal shavings.... ��
     
  17. flash32

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    #17 flash32, Apr 19, 2017
    For the benefit of the OP as well as my curiousity ... has anyone seen this type of shavings on the screen ..I am sure with all the diys and professionals on here we should have a good sampling


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  18. Ingenere

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    #18 Ingenere, Apr 20, 2017
    Had it out 4 times and never had any debris or shavings of any kind.
     
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    #19 djempire, Apr 20, 2017
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    Strange to find the metal particles but it seems the mesh has never been changed. I guess it's common to leave it in there? If so, it'd be normal to find some debris like this. It only has 8K and runs perfect. Dyno run from the other day shows how healthy it is:
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  20. rob4092xx

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    #20 rob4092xx, Apr 29, 2017
    Dyno proves everything is okay. Stop thinking about it or you will worry yourself to death! If things didn't come out of the engine the screen would have never been developed. You are good to go!
     

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