Oil
filter
The external oil filter is of the disposable cartridge type and is located on the
right-hand side of the engine. Early cars are fitted with the renewable element
type of filter.
Early Cars
ITO renew the element, drain the filter by removing the plug
(1);
unscrew the
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filter body securing bolt (2) and lift off the body. Wash out the casing with
petrol (gasoline), dry it before fitting a new element. Check that the sealing
rings
(3)
and
(5)
and the rubber washer
(4)
are in a satisfactory condition.
Reassemble the filter, ensuring that the components are correctly positioned.
Later cars
To change the filter cartridge, unscrew the old filter cartridge
(1)
from the filter
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head
(2)
and discard it. Smear the seal
(3)
of the new filter cartridge with oil,
locate on the filter head (2) and tighten with the hands only.
DO NOT USE A SPANNER TO TIGHTEN. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
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