Ozne99

So I was doing a routine oil change and everything was going fine, then as I was trying to screw in the filter (by hand) it suddenly got stuck half way through. I immediately backed off and took it off, worried it might strip that thing it screws onto. I retried it with the old filter too but neither would work. The filter gets in like 80% of the way before it stops threading in. Any ideas? Or did I totally screw myself over and strip it? Thanks HT. Pictures later.

96DelSol

Maybe some debris on the thread? Try cleaning it up a little with a rag, if not get under there with a flashlight and check out the thread...

Ozne99

I tried to wipe it down and I oiled that **** up too...

96DelSol

This is on a b/d series righ?
Have you literally got under the car and checked if the oil filter gasket didnt get stuck on ther from the old one? Or are you just strecthing your hand in there?

Ozne99

I've always gone from underneath the car. I also made sure the gasket from the old filter didn't get left behind.. I'm starting to think it's stripped. If it is, what is a good way to fix it?

D16SiHatch

maybe try chasing the threads? have to be extra careful you don't get metal shavings in there though

Ozne99

Is there a way to remove that screw?

Ozne99

Is the part number 90015-PH1-013?

gwl

Yes, it look like the right number.

thumper64

once you get it fixed, put a remote filter adapter on. It would suck to ruin one of those, but it's still an easier fix if it's damaged.

H23_del_soul

Since you brought up the remote oil filter, does it matter how the filter mounts? Can it mount in any position you want or does the filter need to face a certain way?

gwl

It could be mounted in any position. Really, the oil filter on the Civic is not really hard to get to compared to other cars I worked on.

v8killaz

try to look at the threads its simple if their ****ed than their ****ed. id chase hem with a bolt or something of the same thread/size

Ozne99

Thanks for the help guys! I'm just waiting on the parts to come in

Ozne99

Anyone have any ideas on how to remove the oil filter stud?

instructor74

Most that I have looked at have a nut at the base of them. I bet it is going to be a pain is the a$$ to remove it they prob used a thread lock on it

Ozne99

Yeah, they most likely used thread locker. I can't get a good look in it, is there a nut inside? I have no idea where to begin to take this son of a bitch out.

Ozne99

Anyone? Help please

4stagecandy

did you fix this yet

Ozne99

No, I didn't. Still need to find a way to replace it.