HELP!!! Alloytec oil filter cap wont come off!!!! Also clutch starting to die!!

[f1tzy]

Yea from memory it is a standard thread bolt. I had the same issue the dumb ass mechanic (don't go to them any more) did it up so bloody tight. All you can really do has been mentioned above

 

[monaro327]

i do mine up by hand and then give about a half turn with a spanner never given me any issues. i think alot of people tend to over tighen it. but you don't need to as it has an oring for sealing.

 

[theclogwog]

Having the same problem, definitely not going back to the mechanic who did that. I tried using aq breaker bar and also a 24mm ring spanner and it wont budge. I might try the pipe, I just don't want to crack the housing.

 

[richardpalinkas]

Make sure to use a single hex socket on a breaker bar

 

[adamcawood]

I had the same problem yesterday it came down to a 2 foot bar and a **** load of pressure but it will come u can replace it if u break it I called first

 

[cor3yz]

Those alloytech ones are always tight as. Must have something to do with the aluminum housing binding up when it heats up and expands. Just go the good old breaker bar. I've done a few and never cracked one. Some have taken a fair few muscles too haha

 

[Zeussy]

As already stated its the design, not how tight the "Mechanics" do it up.

At my old work I used to do a bit of servicing, on most of the ones that I knew I serviced, and only just nipped the filter housing up, they were so tight when it came to undo them.

Its funny how everyone instantly bags their Mechanics, don't like it? Get a clue and do it yourself...

 

[adamcawood]

At least ur mechanic changed it or the oil for that fact part of the warranty on my car is that I have to take it back to the dealer to have it serviced at a fixed 200 bucks and they didn't Evan change the oil Or filter and that's what I payed 200 for

 

[ivabiggen]

when tightening oil cap the same rule as spin on filtres apply, smear some clean oil around cap and just nip up lighty.

 

[ivabiggen]

if anyone is unsure of how tight to do cap up, it is 26nm with an arrow pointing direction to turn, stamped on top of cap.