Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Filter removal (base plate)

[Harv748]

mmmmmh...simple job turned into a bit of a nightmare!

Tried to remove the oil filter a couple of days ago, and despite using a 'variety' of tools (including a filter wrench that actually destorted the filter casing!) it still won't budge. All I'm left with now is a seriously mangled mess!

I've done a search and know that some have devised a tool that locates into the holes in the base plate of the filter, with a socket drive on the end. I believe Paul James has one, but I have been unable to get hold of him via a U2U.

Therefore...does anyone have

a) Pauls phone number
b) a similar device/tool as described or
c) any ideas/words of wisdom!

I've just changed my rear shock over to an SPS/Ohlins unit...and I'm getting frustrated just looking at it...I wanna try it out!!!