Im trying to change the oil filter adapter gaskets to fix the oil leak that ive had for a while now. I took off the oil filter and then started on taking off the adapter. I am using a ratchet and socket, as i was trying to take off the bolt, the bolt pinned the ratchet and socket against the engine compartment and now i cant remove it! I need help! Can anyone help me!? I dont know what to do now. Please give advice if you've had this problem.

 

try revering the ratchet and running the bolt back in then it should come off, if you can use a regular wrench or a ratchet with a skinnier head, you might also try a wobble extension or socket.

 

tighten it back get ur ratchet out do the rest of the bolt with pliars and a rag so u dont mess up the threads

 

Thats what i would like to do but i cant. The ratchet is pinned against the engine compartment and is stuck. I cant rev it back in.

 

so u cant unlock it is what your saying (the ratchet)?

Is there room to use the pliers and loosen a little with the driver on there

 

If you can get a vicegrips or something around the socket and turn it back in far enough to get the ratchet reversed you may be in business, other wise your probably gonna have to get nasty with it or unbolt a motor mount and jack the engine a little to get clearence to reverse your ratchet.

 

guess it will just have to stay there then lol.... Maybe if u use a screwdriver and hammer to tap the reverse lever, maybe then it will switch.

 

Finally! some how i was able to reverse it the ratchet and put the bolt back in. i have the adapter off now. this thing is really dirty! is it safe to clean it with like WD40 or something to get all the gunk off?

 

sureeee wipe it clean when your done.

Did you use a torx or allen key to get it off?

 

I was expecting to use a torx key to get it off, but it turned out to be just a 5/8 bolt. How many gaskets does it have, 3 or 2? cuz i only see 2.

 

 

thanks guys for the help. Im all done! thank god! I never want to do that again!