oil filter seals

[broughworld]

Can anyone advise where exactly the rubber seals that come with new filter elements should sit. I've re-assembled my downard pointing oil filter but it now leaks from the top so I've obviously done something wrong!

[Ronniebiggs]

Hi, there is an groove in the housing for the seal. I find the seal stays in place if it's wiped with oil first (always a good idea, stops it from puckering).

Another tip: soak the new filter in oil before fitting it. If possible, pre-fill the canister first. Gets you full oil pressure from the off.

Jay

[broughworld]

Hi Thanks, for the reply. I see it now. Thanks for the other top tips also.

[corels]

Jay's right on the fitting.

Here's some info that may be of help. The new oil filter comes with 3 oil seals,the nearest fit is the middle size one.
It always looks a bit precarious to me as it does not seem wide enough, but it does the job.
I did order a new seal Part no. 6883* from SNG hoping to get a better fit in the groove but it was far too wide so I didn't use it.

Undeterred I tracked down a seal from Moss Europe, Part number 8G619 and this fitted perfectly.
It is listed for MGA 1500, MGB, TD, TF.

Mick

[340jag]

I just did a oil change on my MK2 3.4 , it has the up pointing filter , right pain in the A-- to change , I had a oil drip , so made sure the seal was sat in the groove 100 % , time will tell if I still have a drip , as you can see from the pictures , the old seal was not seated 100% , if it is still only a drip I can live with that , after all its a Jag right ,

Problem is you can't see once the filter housing is bolted down , very poor design