oil filter Adaptor cap removal

[JreKo]

Just wondering if someone could tell me whether to loosen the OIL FILTER ADAPTOR CAP is clockwise or anti-clockwise, there is an arrow pointing clockwise.
I'm having trouble removing it.
Any hints.

thanks

 

[bcw61]

Anticlockwise to remove cap, clockwise to retighten (looking down from the top of the cap).

It is only supposed to be torqued to 25 newton/metres. If you are having difficulty removing the cap, it is possible the cap threads were not lubricated last time it was refitted. If this is the case, then go carefully, as there may be a chance of picking up the threads on the cap or filter base (aluminium to aluminium threads have a tendency to gall).

 

[impulsive]

yeah i cant get mine off, tight as all **** gonna go to the wreckers and replace the whole housing

 

[JreKo]

Anticlockwise to remove cap, clockwise to retighten (looking down from the top of the cap).

It is only supposed to be torqued to 25 newton/metres. If you are having difficulty removing the cap, it is possible the cap threads were not lubricated last time it was refitted. If this is the case, then go carefully, as there may be a chance of picking up the threads on the cap or filter base (aluminium to aluminium threads have a tendency to gall).

thanks. i'll keep at it..

 

[VZ_commo91]

Had to use a breaker bar to get mine off... bloody tight ! But now its done back up to its correct NM

 

[impulsive]

i used a breaker bar, it broke my socket

 

[IMCRZY]

i used a breaker bar, it broke my socket

Iv seen em tight but never that tight lol....

 

[VZ_commo91]

i used a breaker bar, it broke my socket

well they call em' a breaker bar for a reason.

 

[Jacko84]

Had to use a breaker bar to get mine off... bloody tight !

LOL what the

 

[VzVzVz]

Tap around the housing and on top of the cap with a small to medium sized hammer. Apply torque to the cap in an anti-clockwise direction, while tapping the housing, increase the amount of torque slowly. If your really struggling with a breaker bar, there is something very wrong.