{Chrysler 300} Re: Oil Filter Gasket

["'John Lazenby' via Chrysler 300 Club International" <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Zach,

I agree with John Grady's comments by using a copper washer.  Yes, these things can be a PIA to deal with and I've thought of changing out to a spin on but have done so yet.  What I do is once the new filter is in the canister and the gasket in place I start to tighten the bolt and then get under the car and make sure the canister is seated properly.  Sometimes this takes a few tries but once I know it is in the correct location, I complete the tightening.

John Lazenby

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 05:24:46 AM PDT, Zach Hietsch <zhietsch@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Help John and Bob,

I recently replaced the oil filter on my B and it is leaking from the top where the nut is. The service manual doesn’t show a gasket there. Should there be some sort of gasket other than the one that connects to the block.

Also is there an easier way to get the filter on and know that the bottom gasket is lined up correctly other than struggling through the engine bay?

I have a spin on filter adapter but I can’t loosen the bolts with the space available around the connector. I’ve been trying to avoid using impacts and power tools because I don’t want to break anything. Should I tempt fate or would removing the wheel well be the best path forward.

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks

Zach Hietsch

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