# Has anyone ever had a problem with the VE oil filter

Posted by MIKE (93VE) on June 29, 2002 at 07:57:37:

Two days ago I changed my oil and filter and used the recommended VE oil filter. The next day as I was driving my oil light came one, one word "fudge". Pulled in the nearest gas station and check under car, oil filter was leaking. I thought maybe I didn't tighten it enough, nope it was tight. Poured in 4qts (yes it was 4qts low) oil to get home 3-4 miles down the road. Got home, removed and check the filter. For those firmiliar with the VE oil filter o-ring, it has a flat rubber piece attach to the round o-ring. When I removed the filter the o-ring fell out, I tried putting the o-ring back on but realized it was de-formed and wouldn't seal properly. This filter only had 80-90 miles on it before it failed. So I put back on my Purulator filter, refill oil to proper level and all is well. I'm a little nervous about trying another VE filter because hearing those lifters singing out loud is not a pleasant song, and this was my first VE oil filter since rebuilding the VTC's. So are the o-rings poorly designed on these filters, or did I just get a bad one?

Couple of side notes
1)Yes I did lube the o-ring with clean oil before installing
2)Yes I did prime the filter before installing

Replys:

- I haven't had any issues --> Aaron (92 SE Auto) 08:48:40 6/29/2002 (1)
  - That's what I'm hoping>>> MIKE (93VE) 10:44:53 6/29/2002 (0)

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: Two days ago I changed my oil and filter and used the recommended VE oil filter. The next day as I was driving my oil light came one, one word "fudge". Pulled in the nearest gas station and check under car, oil filter was leaking. I thought maybe I didn't tighten it enough, nope it was tight. Poured in 4qts (yes it was 4qts low) oil to get home 3-4 miles down the road. Got home, removed and check the filter. For those firmiliar with the VE oil filter o-ring, it has a flat rubber piece attach to the round o-ring. When I removed the filter the o-ring fell out, I tried putting the o-ring back on but realized it was de-formed and wouldn't seal properly. This filter only had 80-90 miles on it before it failed. So I put back on my Purulator filter, refill oil to proper level and all is well. I'm a little nervous about trying another VE filter because hearing those lifters singing out loud is not a pleasant song, and this was my first VE oil filter since rebuilding the VTC's. So are the o-rings poorly designed on these filters, or did I just get a bad one? : Couple of side notes : 1)Yes I did lube the o-ring with clean oil before installing : 2)Yes I did prime the filter before installing