Hi,
Just doing first oil change on a new to me coupe..
When I unscrewed the oil filter cap, the spike and old filter element stayed in the engine. I pulled it out and discovered the two pieces do not stay together. Pics attached.. what am I missing or do I have a damaged assembly that needs to be replaced?

 

That's the Oil Filter 'housing" or 'carrier'. Just order a new one. I think the cap snaps back on, but I'd just order a new one.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...vD_BwE#fitment

 

The "spike should reattach to the cap. Take the filter off the spike and see if it will not reattach with a twisting motion. AND WHILE IT IS APART LOOK FOR A ORING AT THE TOP OF THAT SPIKE, THERE IS A ORING COMES IN THE FILTER KIT, AND YOU CAN REPLACE WHILE IT IS APART! I'm not certain there is a oring up near the top of the spike, but inspect it and see if you spot one.
My spike came off one time while I was changing oil. I simple reattached it to the cap. That was a couple years age, several oil changes past, and it has remained in place ever since.

 

Ok, thanks for confirming that the two pieces should stay together. I've tried twisting/pushing together, but there seems to be no locking in place.

I'll order a new one... thanks for the link Pizzaguy!