oil filter stuck
sorry if this is in the right section as its not a commodore.
my oil filter on my 4pot (n15) wont budge, ive tryed using a oil filter wrench, slip joint pliers, screw driver through the guts the metal just bunches up when i try and turn it with the screw driver.
all ive done is wreck the filter anyone got any ideas how i can get if off?
Originally Posted by coplzr
At the end of the day its not about the money its about how you want it and were u wanna stop, i mean i could have just tinted windows put kit and chrome wheels on the car and lowered it and started a thread if thats what you all wanted but i love cars i love the feeling u get when ppl say mate u done a great job on this thing now that feeling is the very exact reason ill do it again on another car i enjoy any part i can play in the build and i def enjoy driving it
Nil Bastardo Carborundum
Fuzzy
Can you get a long screwdriver in against the reinforced rib at the mounting end? If you can, use the screwdriver as a drift at an angle and hit it to shock the filter free.
hammer and punch ...
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some one forgot to put some oil on the seal before putting it on
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gave it a try and it didn't budge
tried but no luck
Tell me about it.some one forgot to put some oil on the seal before putting it on
ive pretty much torn the filter in half trying to get it off
At the end of the day its not about the money its about how you want it and were u wanna stop, i mean i could have just tinted windows put kit and chrome wheels on the car and lowered it and started a thread if thats what you all wanted but i love cars i love the feeling u get when ppl say mate u done a great job on this thing now that feeling is the very exact reason ill do it again on another car i enjoy any part i can play in the build and i def enjoy driving it
Take it out/Take it Back
There is an oil filter tool you can buy from bursons/autobarn for about $30 It's a circular oil filter tool that goes on the end of a 3/8 ratchet. Handy as it grips the whole bottom of the filter, and you get the extra leverage off the ratchet
Ive taken a liking to the strap with a 1/2" drive on the end, yet to find a filter too tight, mine was only $20 and i use it nearly every day, dont know how it would go on a mangled mess though.
use an oxy torch to heat it up and free it?
Try piercing it with a screwdriver then turning the pushing (or pulling) the screwdrive to loosen it
It comes easier when piercced
Nil Bastardo Carborundum
If you read his first post you will see he has tried that.
Fuzzy
What happened when you tried doing what I suggested? The idea is to actually force the filter free by hammering it undone in tiny increments until the tension is released. That sort of impact should remove any stubborn filter.
My Bad *facepalm*
captain halfajob
SILVERFOX
Do like Calaber says. You don't pierce the filter at all, just tap the lip where it mates the engine until the long screwdriver will bite, keep going around, tapping gently, yet firmly with a hammer. It'll come off that way.
'Ah well, I suppose it had to come to this.'
will work fine we get them stuck in a big way on trucks and we just put a big breaker bar on and keep turning, it crushes it a lot but eventually it will come.
gave up and called a mechanic
At the end of the day its not about the money its about how you want it and were u wanna stop, i mean i could have just tinted windows put kit and chrome wheels on the car and lowered it and started a thread if thats what you all wanted but i love cars i love the feeling u get when ppl say mate u done a great job on this thing now that feeling is the very exact reason ill do it again on another car i enjoy any part i can play in the build and i def enjoy driving it
Blues Brother # 1
What did he do different ?
Oh Yeah - OMG! its f**ked lol
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hehehe, that would have been a great conversation,
" hello i need to see a mechanic please "
Reception " what seems to be the problem?"
Fuzzy " well um my oil filter is stuck "
Reception " what's it stuck to ? "
( .Y. )
Can I ask how much he charged you to come out and take it off
Haha man that is the most wasted oil filter I've seen
I would almost bet u were looking at it upside down and tightening it.
$100 ..........Can I ask how much he charged you to come out and take it off
At the end of the day its not about the money its about how you want it and were u wanna stop, i mean i could have just tinted windows put kit and chrome wheels on the car and lowered it and started a thread if thats what you all wanted but i love cars i love the feeling u get when ppl say mate u done a great job on this thing now that feeling is the very exact reason ill do it again on another car i enjoy any part i can play in the build and i def enjoy driving it
Remove oil pump, place filter in vice turn pump ... Refit pump...
Only push bike's have 2 peddles !
Get your belt onto it.
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Fuzzy, what technique did the mechanic use, to earn his $100 ?
I realize that he would have had to come to you, as the car would't be driveable, so $100 isn't so bad.
Last edited by Shorty33; 26-10-2011 at 09:21 AM. Reason: correct a typo
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