oil filter housing shaft separation

[buddy3824]

I pulled my motor out tuesday night and put a head gasket, SMIM, and exhaust manifold on it along with some other small additions. I got the car running saturday night, and after a few pulls for a new tune, the oil filter shaft came loose and huge mess to say the least. I cleaned it off and re tightened the shaft into the housing and put a new filter on it. Figured something may have knocked it loose while motor was out. I take it out again. and the first time I lay into it, it pulls apart again. I have not took the shaft all the way out to inspect. I will do tomorrow. I was just wondering if anyone may have a suggestion of what could be going on here?

 

[Joethefallen23]

I pulled my motor out tuesday night and put a head gasket, SMIM, and exhaust manifold on it along with some other small additions. I got the car running saturday night, and after a few pulls for a new tune, the oil filter shaft came loose and huge mess to say the least. I cleaned it off and re tightened the shaft into the housing and put a new filter on it. Figured something may have knocked it loose while motor was out. I take it out again. and the first time I lay into it, it pulls apart again. I have not took the shaft all the way out to inspect. I will do tomorrow. I was just wondering if anyone may have a suggestion of what could be going on here?

You can always use red loctite. Should keep it put.

 

[buddy3824]

I've tried red locktite, different oil cooler housings, and different shafts, they all come loose again, at different rates.. could oil pressure or vibrations be causing this? I never had a problem till I put a hg on and I put a smim on as well. confused.

 

[19Eclipse90]

Vibration is typically the culprit.

Some reference material for working with what you've got:
Randy Nuckels
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/articles-engine-fuel/274917-oil-filter-fix-water-cooled-housings.html
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/456827-2g-oil-filter-housing-water-cooler-delete.html