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cowman · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 23:19 Post subject: oil filter 3.1 bighorn

has anybody out there had trouble removing and replaceing the oil filter tight fit our what ,simple solution is to fit the 3.0 oil filter,alot slimmer more room to undo ,tighten up .I have been useing one for years now alot better.

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Peej · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 23:28 Post subject:

I have read previously about people having problems removing the oil filter, I've always found it quite easy, the height of the body even allowing my sizeable bulk to slide under. What are you using to remove it? I have a claw type affair spins off easy.

Peter Bonnell · ***** Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 621 Location: Rotherham

I use one of those 3 claw tools on a wrench , never had a problem

brains · ****** Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 897

i have the same trouble with the 2.8 , can you use a 3.0 oil fillter on mine or not?

MartQ · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 23:56 Post subject:

If you use Fram oil filters they are a smidge wider and are a tight fit between the exhaust and torsion bar. The Blue Print filters fly through the gap.
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crocket · **** Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 315 Location: Midlands

I've got a set of these type left over from my motorcycling mechanic days and they are great.

By the way, don't forget that used engine oil is carcinogenic so wear gloves or wash hands before going to the bog cos the only lumps you want down there are baby factories.
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brains · ****** Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 897

how much are they and what make?

MartQ · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 0:22 Post subject:

I've had no problems with a bog standard strap wrench.
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brains · ****** Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 897

ooohh will give it a go as i changed mine with the engine out , ive got a chain wrench so i will give it a go.

crocket · **** Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Posts: 315 Location: Midlands

brains · ****** Joined: 18 Aug 2006 Posts: 897

oh ok then theres a bike shop over the road from work so i wil have a look

Peej · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 9:47 Post subject:

I think you will find them easily enough, I often see them about. I was thinking of getting some until the filter I bought was smooth with, no hex.

:::Matski::: · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:54 Post subject: Re: oil filter 3.1 bighorn

:::Matski::: · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 11:56 Post subject:

The unit has three arms that grip the filter more as you turn the ratchet.

cowman · Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 17:28 Post subject:

you cannot use a 3.0 filter on a 2.8 the thread size is smaller ,as for the three leg puller ,it is good for taking it off ,but i was told to give it half a turn after hand tightening with a strap .you would damage it with the three leg wrench .it has been known for them to come loose if not.