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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 04:35 PM
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I have just tried to remove my oil filter and its so tight that when I use the wrench its just crushing the filter and if anyone got any ideas what to do next to remove it would be a great help
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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A big screwdriver and hammer it through the filter and us it as a lever.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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Before doing the above, put on a large jubilee clip as close to the block side as you can, tighten this then knock the adjuster part with a hammer, if this fails do above.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Thank you very much for the replys and managed to get it off today with a oil filter chain wrench
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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Just make sure you don't use a filter wrench to replace it, they don't need it.
Another trick is to put some really rough emery paper on the filter, as this grips nice.
Although done often I don't like the screwdriver way, any loose material. shards of metal are right in your oil system when done that way.
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