Oil Filter Adapter/Fitting/Screw/Bolt Thing
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Oil Filter Adapter/Fitting/Screw/Bolt Thing
Changing my oil today I had to cut the old filter off because it wouldn't budge. I used a hex socket to take the adapter or whatever you want to call it with the last of the old oil filter off it from the oil pan and am wondering if it's possible to get a new one from the dealership or from the aftermarket. I am slowly trying to dremel the old filter off of the threads, but want to know where to get another one in case the dremel cuts into them before the top of the filter comes off. Thanks in advance.
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I would think you could order the engine part from the dealer...I know you can get the oil pan...
Never had a filter that would not come off with the right size filter socket... Did you not have a filter wrench to fit the filter housing?
If you have the filter can off, I think I would try to make a spanner wrench to fit the holes in the filter base before I started grinding on the threads..
Never had a filter that would not come off with the right size filter socket... Did you not have a filter wrench to fit the filter housing?
If you have the filter can off, I think I would try to make a spanner wrench to fit the holes in the filter base before I started grinding on the threads..
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I had one of those BS filter wrenches that fits on the bottom. It slipped and slipped and slipped. I didn't even tighten this thing down that tight last time. I'm finished with these ******** filters and I'm going to go back to using K&N filters like I used to. The 1" socket nut on the bottom of those should be mandatory to be on all oil filters. I've got LG long tubes so that made it even worse.
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Lesson #1. Oil the gasket prior to putting on the filter.
Lesson #2. Only hand tighten the filter.
Lesson 3&4. Only use filter wrench that fits snugly into the serrations around entire base of the filter, if that fails Snap-On makes one that looks like a spring that never fails it grasp's the entire filter can and tightens as you turn to remove.
Lesson #2. Only hand tighten the filter.
Lesson 3&4. Only use filter wrench that fits snugly into the serrations around entire base of the filter, if that fails Snap-On makes one that looks like a spring that never fails it grasp's the entire filter can and tightens as you turn to remove.
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Lesson #1. Oil the gasket prior to putting on the filter.
Lesson #2. Only hand tighten the filter.
Lesson 3&4. Only use filter wrench that fits snugly into the serrations around entire base of the filter, if that fails Snap-On makes one that looks like a spring that never fails it grasp's the entire filter can and tightens as you turn to remove.
Lesson #2. Only hand tighten the filter.
Lesson 3&4. Only use filter wrench that fits snugly into the serrations around entire base of the filter, if that fails Snap-On makes one that looks like a spring that never fails it grasp's the entire filter can and tightens as you turn to remove.
I always do #1, I tightened it a quarter turn with the filter wrench for #2, #'s 3 & 4 the filter wrench I had fits snug, but the cheap metal on the filter started to round off. Part will be in tomorrow though. I should've just gone with the K&N last time. That hex nut is the smartest solution to the oil filter problem. Like I said, it should be a given that the hex nut would be on all filters because it's such a simple solution, but K&N probably has some BS patent on it and will sue if anyone else decides to do it. It doesn't help that the filter is surrounded by the oil pan and the long tubes leaving basically no room to turn the screwdriver.
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I always do #1, I tightened it a quarter turn with the filter wrench for #2, #'s 3 & 4 the filter wrench I had fits snug, but the cheap metal on the filter started to round off. Part will be in tomorrow though. I should've just gone with the K&N last time. That hex nut is the smartest solution to the oil filter problem. Like I said, it should be a given that the hex nut would be on all filters because it's such a simple solution, but K&N probably has some BS patent on it and will sue if anyone else decides to do it. It doesn't help that the filter is surrounded by the oil pan and the long tubes leaving basically no room to turn the screwdriver.
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Haha, I thought of that as well. Bastard wouldn't budge either way. And I've made that mistake before on an F-Body. Are there filter wrenches out there that have a tacky surface that would almost temporarily "glue" or adhere themselves to the filter when turning? That would solve the probably of the filter wrenches slipping and not having any bite.
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Haha, I thought of that as well. Bastard wouldn't budge either way. And I've made that mistake before on an F-Body. Are there filter wrenches out there that have a tacky surface that would almost temporarily "glue" or adhere themselves to the filter when turning? That would solve the probably of the filter wrenches slipping and not having any bite.
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I don't know what it's called but I've got a cloth (like seat belt) strap wrench that's never failed. The oily canister problem can be solved by a shot of Brakleen. It's "self-tightening", and is designed for a 1/2" driver. Since it's as thin as a seat belt, it can be used damn near anywhere with extensions if needed.
It looks like this: http://www.motocrossgiant.com/Produc...Fabm7AodwzwA9A
That's just a picture of the type I have; I don't know what size that one is.
It looks like this: http://www.motocrossgiant.com/Produc...Fabm7AodwzwA9A
That's just a picture of the type I have; I don't know what size that one is.
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Part came in and it's on the car. The part number up there in case anyone ever needs to replace the adapter will fit all PF46/HP-1007/M1-107 filters for these cars. Basically the ones that come up in the parts store computers. Still a pain though. I'm going to look into getting a strap wrench like the one in the like about. The filter wrench that fit on the bottom suck. Thanks for the ideas folks.
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I have an EXTRA LARGE pair of Channel Lock slip joint pliers that LOVES stuck filters. Eats them for lunch!
They dont stand a chance!
Ive also used a strap wrench with very good results!
They dont stand a chance!Ive also used a strap wrench with very good results!
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The LGs I think would prevent using any sort of plier on the filter. There is basically no room at all on the sides of the filter. It's very tight.