pinky Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 hi i always have a problem undoing the oil filter i end up knocking a screwdriver into and banging the **** out of it i understand you can put a socket on the filter any idea what size it is regards pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Pink,its normally a Large Nut with something like a Bike Chain attached it,you put this around the filter with a Socket and Ratchet on it,the Chain tightens around the Filter and off it comes,the Nut size is around 18mm. Your local Motor Factors should have one or try Halfrauds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badshead Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 Pink I like these, http://www.toolstop....sq-drive-p15008 - looks a bit bulky but I find it works surprisingly well even in tight spaces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) Hi Pink, It's worth changing to a spin-on conversion for all the reasons you've stated above. Then you can fit one of the K&N performance filters which I use on VUX - they have a 1” AF nut moulded onto the canister and makes getting it on/off a doddle, see: http://www.moss-euro...770&SortOrder=2 Cheers Andrew Edit: The correct part number is 235-830. Edited February 2, 2012 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike d Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hi Andrew, what is the K&N number on the filter, Regards Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hi Andrew, what is the K&N number on the filter,Regards Mike Mike, Will check the K&N number on the canister/box tonight when I get home. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 hi thanks for the info i have the spin of conversion Andrew, like the idea of that type of canister with the nut on the bottom. very expensive though what about this pink http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-CAR-VAN-OIL-FILTER-WRENCH-REMOVAL-TOOL-80mm-/270650285425?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3f04039d71#ht_1528wt_952 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Pink that doesnt fit all of the filters and some of them have hardly any fluting on the bottom. The claw type tool is a better bet. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 The claw type, and the strap type for that matter, are much easier to use on the longer spin on filter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Strap type all day long as useful on other jobs Andrew £ 10 a pop twice + a year bugger that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave I O W Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 hi thanks for the info i have the spin of conversion Andrew, like the idea of that type of canister with the nut on the bottom. very expensive though what about this pink http://www.ebay.co.u...1#ht_1528wt_952 Hi Pink I have the claw type tool which is what I use, know trouble at all you can alway's borrow it iff you want,Cheers Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john.r.davies Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) eBay has a complete set, 14 of those, pinky, but only one will fit: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item256beed4f8 I use one of these, which is handy in a confined space: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item23183782f1 I did have one of these, but the fabric strap broke: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2c62aeccfe Lots of other tools for this purpose if you search ebay for "oil filter wrench": http://www.ebay.co.u...-All-Categories Anyone used the rubber strap one, the pliers or the Bergen tool? John Edited February 3, 2012 by john.r.davies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bayley Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Once again LIDL , 9 th Feb , oil filter wrench £2.99, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Warrington Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I've used the pliers type on various spin on canister oil filters and found it very easy to use. Mine is a bit like a pair of slip joint pliers with the jaws curved to fit the oil filter. When I've fitted oil filters, I always oil the rubber gasket ring thing and tighten the filter by hand, as tight as I can get it. Not sure if they should really be tighter, but not had a leak this way and never had problems removing them. Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 thank you for all the recommendations when i put it on i would like to take up your over Dave i have broke the rubber type, broke the metal strap type, always put oil on them maybe i am doing them up to tight pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobinTR6 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Pink dont know your own strength. I have the 'rubber band' bought cheap probably 10+ years ago. Always worked on TR's, Ferraris, Saab, VW , Ford.....anyways hopefully youre sorted. All the best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PJM Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 A strip of emery cloth, rough side to the filter and twist, easy peasy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Mike,Will check the K&N number on the canister/box tonight when I get home. CheersAndrew Mike, The box is referenced HP-2009 and printed on the canister is: 78-23542-4511. Hope that helps. Pink, Neil Small price to pay once every two years for convenience……………. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Mike, The box is referenced HP-2009 and printed on the canister is: 78-23542-4511. Hope that helps. Pink, Neil Small price to pay once every two years for convenience……………. Cheers Andrew Every two years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Every two years Yep, these old bangers we drive ain't exotica after all. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Yep, these old bangers we drive ain't exotica after all. Cheers Andrew Then you are using the wrong oil chap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Then you are using the wrong oil chap Nah, used chip fat has been serving me well for nearly 30 years Neil, with no problems. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I use an adjustable bike chain type filter remover with a handle attached to it. Came free with Practical Motorist magazine in about 1967 when I got my first Mini Van and been using it ever since. Being a Yorkshireman, especially a Yorkshireman with a Scottish name, and consequently having a reputation for frugality (insert thrift, economy, meaness, tightness, etc,as required here) the lure of a free piece of Garage equipment to bolster my then sparse tool kit was sufficient to seduce me into buying the magazine. The fact that it has lasted this long is a testament to British Engineering or more probably Taiwanese sweat shop labour and yes Neil, I do change the oil more often that once every two years. Dave McDonald Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Just spotted this post... For many years I used an old leather belt to 'choke' the filter - idea inherited from my Old Man... Worked a treat! However, with no 'old' leather belts available I have now resorted to the fabric style strap wrench... Brgds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DIYBOSSCAT Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Been using one of these for donkeys years with no problems http://www.ebay.co.u...=item23183782f1 Vince. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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