duncan
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like that too - 6mm galvanised would grip under pressure pretty well. two handed access though - twist and turn.
Oil Filter - stuck
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Lakesailor
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I think Sarabande may have been asking if you have got confused with the direction of rotation, what with it being in a tricky spot and all.
I've never heard of a filter with a cack-handed thread. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
I've never heard of a filter with a cack-handed thread. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Lakesailor
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That would be a worm drive clip then. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
compie1
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did you try to srew it on for 1/10 of a turn and then unscrew, i use this Oil Filter Chain Wrench wich works perfectly (i even use it for my CAT filters (130mm dia)) if that doesnt work there is only the srewdriver trick that is left wich is very messy, so good luck to get the first one working /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
dpb
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In the same vein as the jubilee clip I have always used a piston ring compressor in the same way.
Steve Clayton
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..if that doesnt work there is only the srewdriver trick that is left wich is very messy,
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Hmm! I was watching very closely for a possible "lakesailoring" re my post using a jubilee clip. If there was an "anti-lakesailoriing" award then this get it!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
..if that doesnt work there is only the srewdriver trick that is left wich is very messy,
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Hmm! I was watching very closely for a possible "lakesailoring" re my post using a jubilee clip. If there was an "anti-lakesailoriing" award then this get it!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Lakesailor
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I have a set of steel bands that clamp the oil filter and use a 1/2" drive socket set to tighten them. Absolutely never fail. Can't find any like it for sale now, but very similar to this
BrendanS
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Jubilee seems to be the basis of this which looks interesting, though you need to go through several pages
http://hometown.aol.com/swejaguar/page1.html
http://hometown.aol.com/swejaguar/page1.html
ccscott49
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Just an idea, but when I have trouble taking the filters off engines, I normally take the whole filter housing assembly off and do it on the bench, dont know if yours is built that way.
mjf
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Not enough room - the filter sits on the block directly , not on a housing. It is surrounded by loads of boxes and cables. The only access is from the top - so if all else fails the Claw type has to be the way to go. Even the chain or Boa type is difficult as the top is flush with the cowling and other gubbins which appear non removable.
Will take a pix.
Will take a pix.
mjf
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That looks like a real winner - how do you get hold of one though?
BrendanS
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Looks like you'd have to make your own, as it's only a concept and not in production
compie1
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mjf
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Thanks - the cup thing look a neat solution too but you would need a selection to cover the range of sizes.
I never realized that there were so many different tools and /or suggestions to get these things off. Clearly its a common issue which begs design change. On my classic car the paper filter sits neatly in a permanent canister and simply unbolts from below - covering you face in oil....but is easy every time.
I never realized that there were so many different tools and /or suggestions to get these things off. Clearly its a common issue which begs design change. On my classic car the paper filter sits neatly in a permanent canister and simply unbolts from below - covering you face in oil....but is easy every time.
ccscott49
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Pity!
ytd
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I have the same problem with access only from the top. I tried punching holes and using needle nose pliers but it just collapsed the filter. Now I use a filter remover which sits on top and you turn it with a half inch socket drive. As the drive turns it clamps on to the filter. Remover was bought from an auto parts shop.