quick question

[adam69]

Hi all, might be a dumb question but should the thread part that the oil filter screws onto move at all?There was some play on one i was working on and cant remember if thats normal.

[adam69]

Sorry 5.0 V8

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

No, sounds like the casing has come loose. The outer casing is rolled over the plate with the thread in it, it should be tight and not move at all.

[adam69]

Can i tighten or do i need to replace?What problems could i get from this?

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Replace it. It will start to leak oil if it hasn't already.

[adam69]

Already does.Got a EPA notice today so i need to fix that too.

[Anthraxnz]

whats an EPA notice?

[adam69]

Letter telling me my car was too loud and i need to fix it.Goes by a different name over there doesnt it?Cant remember myself.