HELP! my oil filter is stuck!!

[cqueen]

Ive tried moving it with a chain wrench & the strap type wrench but it just starts crumpling the fliter. How can I get it off? someone suggested whacking a screwdriver through the middle and turning it.
What do you guys think?

[stinkwheel]

That's what I do with spin-on cartrige type filters.

Remember to lightly oil the o-ring on the new one when you fit it.
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[rsc]

The only problem with whacking a screwdriver through it is that if you can't get it off after that you'll be stuck with a big hole.

[stinkwheel]

[rsc]

true!!

[cqueen]

Ok well I guess i'll give the screwdriver a try tomorrow...wish me luck!... any more suggestions are welcome!

[White Noise]

Would there be any advantage in soaking the seal in WD40 over night and then again before you try and take it off to try and get some lubication on the join, not sure it would help as the thread is in the middle of the filter, but worth a go.
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[Whitetrash]

use a bloody big pair of pipe grips
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[cqueen]

Screwdriver and lump hammer it is then!

[MitoIslander]

screwdriver & hammer is what i always use, just.... don't wear a white T-Shirt!
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[cqueen]

Screwdriver and lump hammer it is then!

[cqueen]

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I had this problem the other day. Like everyone has said - a hammer and a screwdriver is the answer. Those chain wrenches are shit - I took mine back for a refund.

Hammer the screwdriver through the filter and use that as a lever to turn it

[Mr C]

you can get an adaptor that sits on the top of the filter and takes a standard 1/2" drive for a few quid

then you can torque it to the correct setting for next time
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[Jammy-G]

[NY_Sniper]

did mine yesterday with a hammer n screwdriver worked 4 me just rember when ur putting the new one on oil the rubber seal and do no over tighten or ull not get that one off eather, screw it on till it touches then give it 1/4 of a turn :)good luck
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[stinkwheel]

I can't see the need for a torque wrench. Finger tight is sufficient.
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[cqueen]

Success!! the hammer-screwdriver method worked a treat! although i didnt realise how sharpe the puncture was and cut my hand while unscrewing it ...yes I know im a whip! so anyone else attempting that one soon, be careful!
Also, with my new filter I got a new washer, it didnt fit over the thread so what was it for? anyone know?

[Mr C]

why guess

there is a torque setting in the manual so why not use it


your idea of hand tight may be a lot more or less than mine and I don't fancy mine weeping or coming off at 11500rpm in top
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[scottiel]

I use a K/N filter it has a socket attachment on the end, so no messing about and it is cheaper than standard filter. Easy Peasy.

[braddas]

hi
is washer rubber or metal?
is the washer the same size as the drain plug ?
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