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Weird, ILJ, first time I've heard of this on the 210.

I can only think of a few things.

First, remove the filter and clean the housing cover carefully and put it under a light and magnifying glass and make sure there are no cracks in it up around the large O-ring and threads.

Second, the O-ring may not have seated properly or is damaged.

Third, there is a burr or something on the engine housing that is deforming or damaging the O-ring. Wipe out the inside of it near the threads and where the O-ring passes and rests and examine it carefully.

Fourth, perhaps there is a problem with the filter itself or something that is preventing it from seating fully, in which case the cover could get tight but not seal.

If it all checks out I would install a new OEM filter kit with all new O-rings, replacing all of them, lube before installing, then reassemble. 25NM is about 18 lb-ft, not too tight but definitely more than hand-tight.

Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg

 

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There's a marking on the fleece filter outer wall as the manufacturer is suggesting to lube the filter opening and to push until the marking is flush with the filter mount thread lip (PUSH and not twist, REPEAT, not twist, as you may destroy the tissue of the filter)

I think you are far more likely to break the filter assembly by twisting on it...but either way, DON'T twist it. Nice reminder! :thumbsup:

If your hands are large enough, you can actually slide the filter up until it stops, and then with the cap end towards you hold the cap with your thumbs and use your fingers to compress and pull the filter until it slides the rest of the way home. It thunks into place quite satisfactorily and this puts even pressure all the way around on it.

Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg

 

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^^^ Dude, they have those surveillance cameras even in the great white north, eh?

 

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It may not be the oil filter housing at all. Do you see that diamond shape cover right above the belt tensioner? That cover has a seal behind it and that will create a leak but usually while driving when oil pressure is built up, the belt itself will fling the oil everywhere.

Dood, it's like you were reading my mind. Indeed, that was my first thought, too. But take another close look at the fourth pic; to me, the run lines on the edge of the filter housing are too perfect to have come from the pressure port via the belt, and there is no "overspray" on the top radiator hose, which would be the path from the belt to the housing.

 

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I do see it, right above the tensioner. Quite recently, someone posted a picture of it copied from a catalog. It sure does look oily right below that piece.

But what's this about twisting the filter housing, or not? I'm sure that it's because I haven't ever seen the filters that you gasser guys use, but I really cannot picture what you are talking about.

Hey, Matt.

Not the filter housing, the filter assembly. In the attached shot (from the DIY) the filter is removed and you can see how spindly the structure is. The inside of the top and bottom of the filter fits over the larger part quite firmly (recessing into the threaded area), and if you apply much torque to it while putting the filter on, you'll break it. It's about a $40 lesson if ordered on line (although the replacement comes with a new filter, so it's a bit less than that for the assembly).

In ILJ's case it's oily everywhere on the engine, but I think I agree with him it's the filter cap based on that one pic.

Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg

 

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Hi, matraga, you live in a very pretty part of the planet. The post right above yours was also the gasket for the cooler. I'm not sure our OP ever followed up to confirm for us the exact nature of his leak.

Raed, if you want to hear something wild, I recently ordered a couple of Hengst oil filters and there is a little pictorial on changing the filter...and it shows pushing and twisting to seat the filter. Perhaps we now know who builds the filter assembly? LOL.

Take care and enjoy the ride,
Greg

 

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^^^ Sorry, H, I see that in your post you changed the filter and orings and that took care of it, trying to read too fast ... as usual.

Have a good night, my friend.
Greg