[Scott Collins]

Hello everyone-

I am having trouble getting an oil filter off -that sucker is really on there...

- what size filter wrench do I need to remove an OE oil filter?

Thanks for the help! Cheers!

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[flash]

i always use a "slip type" - it's a band that self tightens, and uses a ratchet extension and ratchet to drive it - this allows you to get down at the bottom where you get leverage - i've never been a fan of the kind that fit over the end - i always seem to bugger the filter up that way, and still not get it off

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[Scott Collins]

Yah, I hear you. I already have that one though, and I still can't budge it...

I either get the proper socket to fit over the top, or I just pop a screwdriver through it and twist.

I would prefer to have the proper socket, but just don't know the size.

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[flash]

try tightening it first

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[xrad]

try it when hot.

of course, don't get the oil on you...

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[Scott Collins]

Xrad-

I drained the oil out already and did not think the filter would be a problem - I guess I could heat it with a blow torch - I thought about that, but figured that head would cause expansion, which would only make it tougher to get off.

Flash - try tightening first, you mean to "wake it up"?

Thoughts?

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[flash]

exactly - works quite a lot

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I either get the proper socket to fit over the top, or I just pop a screwdriver through it and twist.

I would prefer to have the proper socket, but just don't know the size.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Scott,

I bought a socket for it before I changed to the canton. The socket says 76mm.

   

Brian

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[Scott Collins]

   

it's off...

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[xrad]

Scott: heat softens the rubber seal...

Now when you put it back on, don't over-tighten like the last guy

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[flash]

and oil the rubber seal first

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[gryphon]

Scott, you gotta learn to control that temper. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

Tom

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[flash]

of course, if you switch to the Canton filter, you won't ever have to do that again - many of us are running it, and LOVE it - absolutely zero issues after about 4 years - the old design had some snags a number of years ago, but the new one has been great

rs barn sells them

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