oil filter replacement

[george993]

when replacing oil filter in 997s does it matter if I insert/seat the stem that contains the small O ring into the oil filter element separate from the oil filter cap?

or should the cap and stem be inserted as one unit?

reason for my question is when I remove the stem that contains the small O ring I noticed that part of the small O ring was cut by its seat edge. I found the remnant sitting next to the O ring receptacle... with the stem attached to the oil filter cap I notice the stem wriggles and when inserted into the oil filter housing it can cause a slight miss alignment and therefor the smaller O ring edge can be cut by the receptacles edge....

Edited August 27, 2009 by george993

[Loren]

Model and year of the car please?

[george993]

Model and year of the car please?

2007 GT3

[Loren]

The process is the same as the 996 GT3 - the DIY is here