In this article, we will take a closer look at how to assemble an oil filter with a spacer
Full-flow oil filter with a replaceable filter element "Regotmas 440A-1-06"
The filter element must be replaced every time the engine oil is changed
We will omit the disassembly of the filter in this article, since there is practically nothing complicated.
Unscrew the upper part with hands or a wrench and take out the filter element
Then unscrew the connecting fitting and remove the spacer.
We wash all the details except for the paper element (the paper element is recycled).
On the central rod of the upper filter hood
setting the spring
- on the rod and on the spring we install the support washer
- install the rubber sealing ring with the convex side up
- insert paper filter element
- insert a rubber gasket into the bottom of the filter housing
- insert the rubber o-ring
install the lower cap, put on the washer, and tighten the nut, pressing the lower part of the filter with your hand
If you removed the filter spacer (usually this is done during engine repair or complete disassembly of the filter), install the gasket
Install the rubber ring from the repair kit on the connecting fitting
Of course, it is better to cut a ring out of a piece of leather by carving (a reliable old-fashioned way that reduces the possibility of leaks in this connection)
We install a paranitic gasket on the inlet pipe flange
We install the filter spacer on the intake manifold and bait the connecting fitting without tightening it
We connect the oil outlet pipe to the filter spacer, after that we tighten the connecting fitting ...
Lubricate the O-ring with engine oil
We install the filter itself and twist it by hand until the gasket starts to compress and tighten it by 0.5 ± 1 turn.
When installing gaskets, lubricate with a thin layer of engine oil
Never loosen or tighten the nipple nuts of the filter tubes together with the adapter. In this case, it is necessary to first fix the fitting with a key
Filter element needed immediately replace when a characteristic whistle appears from the operation of the bypass valve in the spacer when the engine is running
It is impossible to use filter elements from a Kamaz car, because due to their high height they rest against the upper part of the filter housing and do not let oil through