Can anyone give me the part number for the Threaded Pipe that goes in the centre of the Oil Cooler( that the Oil Filter Screws onto).

The only explanation of the leak could be I slightly bent that tube when I removed the old filter with a Screwdriver so Im going to replace that Pipe. A part number will make life easier for me to get hold of one.

[B]Also looking for the Torque needed when fitting that threaded pipe?[/B]


[COLOR="Red"]Just found this Article on Subaru Oil Filters: Good read[/COLOR]

[url]http://allwheeldriveauto.com/subaru-service-seattle-subaru-oil-filters-explained/[/url]

I use the after market K&N filter. hp-1008. Works fine.

Never had one leak..

How come you could not find a Z495?? No repco? supercheap? autobaurn nearby?

Always best to use the right filter...

[QUOTE=dtp31;750984]I use the after market K&N filter. hp-1008. Works fine.

Never had one leak..

How come you could not find a Z495?? No repco? supercheap? autobaurn nearby?

Always best to use the right filter...[/QUOTE]
Well Im getting conflicting info all over the net regarding that and its probably an argument that will go on for eons!!?. I have read numerous times that the Z495 is too big for the WRX as it sits only just off of the Exhaust and causes the oil to run at a higher temperature.

Because the Z432 is the same size as the Standard Genuine Subaru Filter it was being said that this was the one that should be used so that's what I fitted up. It leaked so I put an original Subaru one on there and this leaks as well!!, the only thing I can possibly think of now is that the Threaded Tube that the filter screws onto is bent!??

Like I said I still think its the oil cooler o ring. Goto a subaru dealership, give them your chassis number and get a quote. Better year phone them and do the same

this^^^^ once you remove the threaded tube you'll realise the orange o-ring marti's talking about, if the threaded tube has come loose it will also leak, slight possibility this is the cause & causing the oil cooler (that sits above the oil filter) to not seal against the block

funnily enough i've been monitoring my new car as i noticed some oil leaking around the filter, i thought it was coming from higher up, i'll be changing the oil on mine this weekend & checking that the oil cooler (heat transfer) module above the filter has not come loose, need a 24mm deep socket to tighten the tube up, part number for the orange o-ring that goes between the block and the oil cooler is #21370

I'll report back with results

I'll try change that Oil Cooler O Ring then( to rule that out), I know the one your talking about guys, ive seen pics of them elsewhere.

I think the leak is getting worse!?, Had a look under the car yet again tonight and changing that O ring looks to be a pain!?, Trying to get in there and squeeze those clips open on the hoses going to the Oil Cooler will be a challenge because of the way Mine are Orientated.

What sort of Torque setting is required on that Threaded Pipe with the nut section?....

Undo the 10mm bolt on the coolant feed pipe under the cam cover. Then once you get the 24mm threaded pipe off you can slightly twist the oil cooler to get access to the o ring

[QUOTE=Marti;751131]Undo the 10mm bolt on the coolant feed pipe under the cam cover. Then once you get the 24mm threaded pipe off you can slightly twist the oil cooler to get access to the o ring[/QUOTE]

That makes sense!, I just read this "How To" on changing that O Ring and they were saying you had to remove part of the Exhaust to change that Cooler O Ring!?( to get access to those clips).

[B]Your way[/B] sounds much better than this here = [url=http://www.socalsubies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16348]Oil Cooler-Service and Repair - Socal Subaru Forum For SoCal Subaru Enthusiasts: SoCalSubies.com[/url]

Ive just only about a (week ago) spent $50.00 on Synthetic Oil and $20.00 on that Subaru Oil Filter so hoping to drop the oil in a CLEAN container and re use it.

Don't worry about dropping the oil, not much will come out, just re check it once you've changed the filter and o ring