Oil filter seal

[Nick Paulussen]

Originally Posted by rob love

I have pretty much always found them included with the filter. I could see needing a new one if you were using a very old NOS filter, but personally I would use fresh stock.
There are exceptions of course..the mk2 carrier and lynx filters come to mind. There is only old stock.

As Hanno has stated, this is a common problem in Europe which we both experienced with our F15A and C15A respectively.
The above mentioned filter fit, but the provided gasket did not.
The previous owner had the same problem, and thus continued to apply liquid silicone sealing kit on top of the original gasket.
Unfortunately during the last oil change, it was ruptured to the point beyond repair.

This prompted me go to go in search of a fitting gasket.