USMC205 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 I've got an '01 E7 460 that has the double spin on with centrifugal filter on top. It seems like the oil filter housing is leaking down the side of the block. It seems to be getting worse over time so it's time to get at it. I'm new to working on this engine but it seems like the oil cooler is right there with it. I'm thinking drain down coolant, unhook lines going to the cooler, unbold housing at block, replace gasket or whatever it has and bolt everything back up. Does this seem about right and is there anything I should know or any extra parts I will need? I tried searching and couldn't find a topic on it. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Don't remember how exactly they're put together, but oil cooler gaskets and o rings should be readily available and easy to change. Might need to to change the rubber drain tube out the bottom of the centrifilter, it may be hardened with age. If the oil cooler isn't leaking I wouldn't touch it. I forget if the oil filter housing is attached to the oil cooler or just to the block. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-422399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC205 Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 Ill check more into it tomorrow, hopefully I can just unbolt the oil filter housing from the block and replace the gasket and be done. I already have that gasket, it might be a pain in the ass to do it without touching the oil cooler, but we'll see. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-422434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbur Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 If I remember correctly the cooler comes off with the filter stand. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-422459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Make sure you get the correct pedestal gasket for the oil manifold base. I believe there are two variations that can be easily swapped after Mack did the left hand revision for the flipped centrimax and cluster plate cooler. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-422467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeler Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 12 hours ago, Mack Technician said: Make sure you get the correct pedestal gasket for the oil manifold base. I believe there are two variations that can be easily swapped after Mack did the left hand revision for the flipped centrimax and cluster plate cooler. THIS! Make certain you have the exact gasket that came of it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-422534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 1 hour ago, steeler said: THIS! Make certain you have the exact gasket that came of it. Volvo helped cured the issue by screwing up Mack’s parts system. Now they have to chassis search every part instead of operating on shelf-memory and the first two alpha’s. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-422544 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steeler Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, Mack Technician said: Volvo helped cured the issue by screwing up Mack’s parts system. Now they have to chassis search every part instead of operating on shelf-memory and the first two alpha’s. Tell me about it! My mind used to be an encyclopedia of Mack part numbers. Our parts shelves lined up alphabetically, now I couldn't tell you the part number of squat. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-422547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 29 minutes ago, steeler said: Tell me about it! My mind used to be an encyclopedia of Mack part numbers. Our parts shelves lined up alphabetically, now I couldn't tell you the part number of squat. Our parts manager was discombobulated. He was standing there with a small bag of engine bolts in his hand and a suspension Z-spring on the floor. According to Volvo they had to be sitting on the shelf next to each other to be numerically synchronized. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-422551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC205 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 23 hours ago, Mack Technician said: Make sure you get the correct pedestal gasket for the oil manifold base. I believe there are two variations that can be easily swapped after Mack did the left hand revision for the flipped centrimax and cluster plate cooler. Any idea of the torque specs for the manifold bolts? The gasket is a metal type manifold gasket so it might be a little more than I’m thinking. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-422557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 9 hours ago, Mack Technician said: Volvo helped cured the issue by screwing up Mack’s parts system. Now they have to chassis search every part instead of operating on shelf-memory and the first two alpha’s. Yup Volvo couldn't organize a shit fight! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-422565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 5 hours ago, USMC205 said: Any idea of the torque specs for the manifold bolts? The gasket is a metal type manifold gasket so it might be a little more than I’m thinking. Pedestal to block = 40ftlbs Oil cooler plate cluster to pedestal = 20 ftlbs Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-422586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globetrotter Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 On 5/11/2019 at 6:44 AM, USMC205 said: I've got an '01 E7 460 that has the double spin on with centrifugal filter on top. It seems like the oil filter housing is leaking down the side of the block. It seems to be getting worse over time so it's time to get at it. I'm new to working on this engine but it seems like the oil cooler is right there with it. I'm thinking drain down coolant, unhook lines going to the cooler, unbold housing at block, replace gasket or whatever it has and bolt everything back up. Does this seem about right and is there anything I should know or any extra parts I will need? I tried searching and couldn't find a topic on it. Thanks for the help. I had the same problem, the weeping oil leek kept get in worse, so I replaced the gasket, but it turned out to be a poorest manifold casting so now I have to do it all again. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/57132-e7-oil-filter-housingoil-cooler-leak/#findComment-450332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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