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Haricot · * Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 39 Location: France

what a pain! although i love my 3.1 duty, who ever decided where the filter was going to go is an absolute plonker! when i changed it for the first time the last person had not done it up very tight and i managed to get it off. when i replaced it with the new one i did it up as tight as i could with my hand and then kept an eye on it, no leaks. now i have come to replace it can i get the sod off!!! once the filter wrench is on you have about half inch to turn the filter, just not possible!! oh, and the filter wrench (a tighten metal band one) has just snapped Evil or Very Mad

i daren't put a screw driver through it as i still think there is just no turning space there!! Rolling Eyes

what next, take it to a garage? any one got any magic tips please Crying or Very sad

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:::Matski::: · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 18:16 Post subject:

A 90x15 filter cup is what you need Very Happy

Only available in sets though Mad

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cowman · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 18:20 Post subject:

there is a three leg filter wrench that fits on the end that is easyer to get them undone ,i use the slimmer filter that is fitted to the later 3.1 or the 3.0 one is the same ,it is much easyer to remove ,there is more room round the sides,hope this helps.

Philp · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 18:24 Post subject:

I just did mine today, I use the fabric type strap wrench, a long extension and short breaker bar and I have no problems with it.
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Haricot · * Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 39 Location: France

thanks everyone for your replies.
philp,i think that i have one of those fabric strap wrenches, do you tighten then up with a ratchet? if that is the case i get the extension bit but what is a breaker bar?
thanks;

Philp · Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 18:45 Post subject:

Yeah, you slip it over the filter, roll it around the metal bit in the right direction and it then grips and undoes the filter. A breaker bar is just a solid non ratchet bar with a joint at the end.
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Haricot · * Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 39 Location: France

Thanks, i will give it another try using that tomorrow morning, will let you know how i get on.

dab · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 20:32 Post subject: Oil Filter Removal

:::Matski::: · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 20:59 Post subject:

At last!

I couldn't find one that wasn't a set, well done that man Very Happy

http://www.international-tool.co.uk/Products/Default.asp?type=dept&DepartmentID=69
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jonkem · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 21:25 Post subject:

http://www.mewillis.co.uk/DetailProducts.asp?StkNum=11512

The chain variety is what I use on any and all filters. As many extensions as needed or wobbly's or spanners, no bother.
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leeanson · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 22:11 Post subject:

I tame my intercooler off mate as i have big arms, just gives you a little bit more room to manover.
Im the same as you though what a stupid place to put it Rolling Eyes

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:::Matski::: · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 22:14 Post subject:

I didn't mind the 2.8 one, but this 3.1 thing is a PITA! the problem is with a mk1 and a 2.5" exhaust flange in the way it is almost impossible.

Easy with a cup though.
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tug · * Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 23

Hi

first of all take the cross member off, makes it so much easier to work on and oil doesn't go everwhere

Tug

dxmedia · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 13:58 Post subject:

Left 1/2 a cup of oil drop on the cross member - the mud soaks it up and will stop it rusting Wink

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Haricot · * Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 39 Location: France

update.

could not get it off with the fabric strap. sourced a chain wrench off a friend and after testing it on a can of paint was feeling quite positive. got under there this morning and it took about 10 seconds before a big dirty drip of water dropped in my eye! the second one went right in my ear!! Evil or Very Mad

so that was it i instantly gave up and took it to a garage. he struggled! he had a cup set but none of them quite fitted it tight enough, he was swearing but he eventually got it off with a 3 legged jobbie that tightened up with a ratchet, quite impressed and only charged me 15 euros. i can not believe that i had managed to get it so tight! i do not remember being angry or turning green! Laughing

going to get one of them cups i think.
i will also add that laying under a motor trying to work on it compared to standing under it, is absolutely cr*p! Laughing

thanks everyone for your help.