Non-Cartridge Oil filter - 06 TT

[PKN]

I have tried everything I can to get the old oil filter cartridge case off my 06TT and the **** thing must be superglued on. If it breaks in my attempt to remove it, is there a steel self contained alternative to the crtridge I can have handy or do I need to buy a new plastic case? All advice gratefully received

PKN

[wvicary]

Only option I know of is the factory unit.

[JFP in PA]

Or the LN spin on filter adaptor...................

[hahnmgh63]

The Plastic filter housing on my '06 CTTS was also supertight when I first got it. I was able to finally break it loose and come to find out that the filter was compressed enough against the pressure relief valve friction welded to the bottom of the plastic housing that the pressure relief valve had broken loose. The housing itself is fairly cheap if you can mail order it and I think was only supposed to be tightened to 18ft/lbs so definitely don't overtighten.

[PKN]

JFP - do you have a link to the spin on adaptor? I will also order a replacement plastic housing. Thanks to all

PKN

[JFP in PA]

http://www.lnengineering.com/spinonfilteradapter.html

[logray]

The spin on filter adapter is only for the Cayman, Boxster, and 911.

[hahnmgh63]

Just give LN Engineering a call to see if it fits the Cayenne as the filter and plastic housing are the same as a 996 Porsche 911 and a Boxster so it probably fits the same. Porsche is no dumb company, the paper filters of our era fit all models and about 3 years on either side of the '06 manufacturing date. BTW, LN is a very highly respected company in the Porsche realm, I just don't see a reason to go from OEM if it is Torqued properly.

[JFP in PA]

The spin on filter adapter is only for the Cayman, Boxster, and 911.

It will fit the V8 Cayenne, but not the V6 version which uses a different size filter more common to VW and Audi..............

Edited May 23, 2012 by JFP in PA

[logray]

Good to know thanks.