[bluemerle1942]

just changed oil and filter what a pain to get the filter out intercooler of cover over engine and top cover cambelt any one know any short cut for next time

 

[murphwiz]

Remove rear intercooler hose, push out of way behind intercooler, look down back of head, remove small bore coolant pipe, this leaves enough room to remove filter, but only just!

 

[mr rusty]

You can also getat it by removing the coolant header tank (not difficult)which gives you just enough room to get your hand to it and pull it out- provided of course it hasn't been manically overtightened

This appears to be the main problem, people winding the thing on like there's no tomorrow- I found the first timeI did ours when it came out of warranty and dealer servicing they'd screwed it down ridiculously tight.



Fit the replacement yourself with a thin smear of oil on the seal, clean the mounting surfaces, andscrew it down lightly hand tight only(it won't leak) and it'll be a lot easier next time.
Edited by: mr rusty