1998 Pontiac Grand Prix oil filter

1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
155,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SMALLVILLEFAN2008
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the part of the engine that the spin on oil filter attaches to is cross threaded. What is the name of this part, and is it something that a normal guy can fix, or willl I need a mechanic?
Jul 5, 2009 at 7:58 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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You can buy the replacement part from a dealer, they are an insert, but take a special tool to remove, otherwise you take the risk of stripping it.

Get one from a GM dealer, you may be able to get the tool from Snap on, MAC, SK etc.
Jul 6, 2009 at 12:59 AM
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