e28 oil filter housing spring??

[mincedbeef]

Anyone know where the spring goes for this oil filter housing??
When i bought the unit and it came with a spring but i can work out where it goes.
Can't find much online about it

[maxfield]

You had a look on real oem as to where it might go?

[mincedbeef]

Yeah it doesn't show a spring but it came with it so i'm a bit confused

[mincedbeef]

Anyone ever seen it??

[capnmchl]

What did the spring look like? Have you got a picture of it?

[mincedbeef]

No picture, its at home.
It just came with the housing slid over the long bolt that holds the canister on.
Fitted a new filter and if the spring goes back over the bolt like it was but it seems pointless as it just slides up and down the long bolt.
Just thought it must have a purpose

[Brianmoooore]

Normal arrangement in a replaceable element type filter is for a spring to sit on the centre bolt in the bottom of the can, with a large top hat washer on top of it. This seals the inside of the filter from the outside, and pushes the filter against the top of the housing.

[BenHar]

It is quite easy to chuck the large washer/plate out with the old filter if it is stuck to it.

Ben

[mincedbeef]

Ok cheers chaps
I'll have a look for 1