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Aug 13, 2006 | 12:48 PM

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I just started my routine oil change and when I took off the oil filter a flat round and a normal washer along with a spring about two inches long fell out. How bad is this and how do I fix this? I need to get it going for work tomarrow. Thanks in advance for the help fellas!!

Aug 13, 2006 | 04:00 PM

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Sounds like the oil filter relief. On my 94 it was held in by pinging the metal around the hole just enough to hold it in.

Aug 13, 2006 | 04:14 PM

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did you see the little screen anywhere?

Aug 13, 2006 | 04:49 PM

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here you go courtesy of kwiks photos

although his is a 99.5 i think they are the same. last time i looked up in there anyway.

i know for a fact we have the screen i have seen mine before. and if you found the washer i can only assume you need the c clip also. making obs to nbs identical.

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Aug 13, 2006 | 04:52 PM

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There was a flat carbon like washer a spring and a normal washer. It looks like the flat carbon like washer goes in first, then the spring, then the washer with a hole in it holds it all in. Does this sound right? Do you just tap the washer with the hole in it into place and thats it? I figured I'd try that if you guys say its alright. Thanks for the help!!

Aug 13, 2006 | 04:54 PM

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refer to the pic above. i believe this is what all you need to have and install in order the pic shows.

Aug 13, 2006 | 04:55 PM

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I was writing my last reply when you posted the pic. Yes thats all that was there except the c-clip.

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Aug 13, 2006 | 04:57 PM

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you can buy those at most hardware stores and they are open sundays. just buy a couple close sizes in comparison to the washer and try em out. good luck

Aug 13, 2006 | 05:21 PM

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Sorry for the repost but we were writing at the same time. Does the spring go in first?

Aug 14, 2006 | 01:14 AM

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yeah if i am not mistakin it should all go in the hole in that order. it only makes sense to me thats how it goes.

Aug 14, 2006 | 11:06 AM

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I got it back in but there was no ring in there for the c-clip to fit in. I used a socket the same size as the washer and pressed it back in. Well I guess I'll see if it holds it in at the next oil change. Thanks for the help!!