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Old 28-01-2011 | 02:33 PM
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Broke the first one I had and have now bent another
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Old 28-01-2011 | 04:08 PM
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i done service on my ford ranger not so long ago and couldnt get none of mwrenches to it

so thinking on me feet i took me belt off and used that


works a treat
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Large flat blade screwdriver and hammer.
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Large flat blade screwdriver and hammer.

As above, not failed me on a tight oil filter yet!
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I got a Blue Point wrench (claw shape) works very well, if very tight you cant beat a screwdriver and hammer!
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i only use straps much better!
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i've got a strap one and a claw one.
claw one wins everytime, i find the strap ones slip and slide if there are isues getting to it easily.
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Originally Posted by xr2wishy
i've got a strap one and a claw one.
claw one wins everytime, i find the strap ones slip and slide if there are isues getting to it easily.
Never had a problem with mine its the only filter tool i have and gets used every day never slipped for me as the more pressure u put on it the tighter it gets!
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I've numerous filter wrenches at work, claw type, strap, band, plier type, plus you can use waterpump pliers, worked on a renault modus recently and could only use a pry bar and hammer
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