[Notra]

Anyone know if you have to drain the coolant before replacing the smaller of the oil filter housing gaskets. (the one towards the front of the engine)

Can i just disconnect the coolant hose? Or does it require it to be drained. Appreciate the help have a pretty bad leak atm, will change the other gasket when i have more time but i know that involves removing more but its way to cold.

[Notra]

bump trying to get this done by tomorrow because i have the day off

[wobbles1]

Originally Posted by Notra

bump trying to get this done by tomorrow because i have the day off

You do not have to drain the coolant to due either gasket. Oil cooler or oil filter housing. just top off when done.
You should really do them both at the same time. It only takes an extra 10 min to remove the 3 e10 bolts. Plus you are going to make a huge mess twice instead of once.

[Turkeybaster115]

Use a clamp to close down the hose.

[Notra]

Thanks for the responses i will see how it goes tomorrow. I hate doing car work when its cold...

[Notra]

If anyone else is doing the same gasket, you dont need to drain the coolant. Just take off the three screws on the housing and put some shop towels under it as it is going to drip some. fyi it is much easier to access the lower screw when you unbolt the cooler lines.

[Reflex_nl]

Originally Posted by Notra

If anyone else is doing the same gasket, you dont need to drain the coolant. Just take off the three screws on the housing and put some shop towels under it as it is going to drip some. fyi it is much easier to access the lower screw when you unbolt the cooler lines.

Mine is leaking too... would you mind sharing a quick DIY?
Any special tools required?

Thx