gouge in oil filter housing?(flat metal that you screw filter unto)

[snaps]

Hello,
I noticed this while changing the oil. Seems to be about an 1/8th of an inch hole in the flat metal plate where the filter seals on. Noticed there was more oil in the filter and sprayed around than usual, but the overall amount wasnt terribly low. Sorry for the lousy pic. Big questions would be- does this require immediate attention? How involved is it to pull that part? Could a JB weld speicial be an option? Thanks a bunch far in advance, snaps

 

[NeverGiveUpYota]

A better photo would help.

 

[KWalkerM]

If its that little nick on the top right I would just JB it and use a razor blade to smooth the seal face. Maybe hit it with some high grit sand paper to make it super smooth.

 

[OSS]

I think that notch is outside the filter seal

 

[snaps]

Hi here's a better pic. And yes it is the nick to the right. Maybe that is outside the seat. Dat be cool. Might JB any way like Walker said. Thanks everybody! Wonder what caused that?

 

[KWalkerM]

Hi here's a better pic. And yes it is the nick to the right. Maybe that is outside the seat. Dat be cool. Might JB any way like Walker said. Thanks everybody! Wonder what caused that?

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Someone probably gouged it with a screwdriver trying to remove a stuck filter. Other than that IDK. Looks like its outside of the seal area

 

[tmxmotorsports]

I think that notch is outside the filter seal

What OSS said

 

[Saucerman]

Wouldn't mess with it AT ALL.

 

[mobydick]

It's the alignment mark for the filter. Check your new filter when tightening for "super tight"...."just right".....and the dreaded "loose as f***...Oh s***".

 

[ToyotaMatt]

I think that notch is outside the filter seal

- I measured a UNION SANGYO C-110

- the Max O.D. for the O-ring is 70mm ,


- Tanking into acct. some expansion from compression of the o-ring i would say 71mm , 72mm tops , total O.D.


- measure your seal seating stain and subtract the numbers , like @OSS mentioned , it looks to be outside your sealing surface contact area

but ......... Only a firm Measurement will tell for sure