Can't remove oil filter :-(

flanagaj · 15-Apr-2006, 20:28

I stupidly thought that to save a few pounds and to learn a bit about servicing that performing an oil change myself was the way to go.

I tried to remove the filter using a removal strap that a friend lent me. Would not budge. SO I then stupidly banged a screw driver through it and that has just torn the filter.

Any ideas. Looks like I may well be going to Mondays BSB in the car.

GsxrAge · 15-Apr-2006, 20:33

hmmm you just have to struggle now

TopiToo · 15-Apr-2006, 21:04

Hello flanagaj

Halfords do a oil fitler nylon strap with a socket head,
good for getting leaverage.

I think they also do a chain version, but this is a pig to get
round the filter.

and use a this to tighten the filter up, a touch after hand tight.

good luck

Dont forget that oil catcher

regards

TopiToo

aka.eric · 15-Apr-2006, 22:03

Tighten a jubilee clip aroud the filter and undo with a C spanner.

rockhopper · 15-Apr-2006, 22:04

Easy to try and unscrew the filter the wrong way when your lying on your back and the filter is upside down!

antonye · 15-Apr-2006, 22:13

Just whack a long screwdriver through it a turn it out like everyone else does

Mr_S · 15-Apr-2006, 23:56

Since you've already tried the screwdriver method, and probably don't have enough filter left after tearing it for a strap wrench, you'll have to try drifting it out very gently.

There is a specialist tool available for extracting torn / damaged oil filters, but I can't remember the name.

keefer · 16-Apr-2006, 00:50

stab it

sbwells · 16-Apr-2006, 03:00

Quote:

Originally posted by antonye
Just whack a long screwdriver through it a turn it out like everyone else does

That's the way mate. When in doubt get medieva on its ass

Totto · 16-Apr-2006, 10:02

If some one has a broken oil filter ,could they send it to me and i will try and make something up to remove it while its on the bike , ,once i get back to work that is

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15-Apr-2006, 20:33	#2
GsxrAge Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,868 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wellington somerset hmmm you just have to struggle now Reply

15-Apr-2006, 22:03	#4
aka.eric Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 651 Join Date: Jul 2004 Tighten a jubilee clip aroud the filter and undo with a C spanner. Reply

15-Apr-2006, 22:04	#5
rockhopper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,367 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pinxton Easy to try and unscrew the filter the wrong way when your lying on your back and the filter is upside down! Reply

15-Apr-2006, 22:13	#6
antonye Administrator Webteam MotoGP God Bikes: 748S, HM1100S, V4SP, Was: DD-A #111 Posts: 13,084 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Essex Mood: Passion Killer Just whack a long screwdriver through it a turn it out like everyone else does Reply

15-Apr-2006, 23:56	#7
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport Since you've already tried the screwdriver method, and probably don't have enough filter left after tearing it for a strap wrench, you'll have to try drifting it out very gently. There is a specialist tool available for extracting torn / damaged oil filters, but I can't remember the name. Reply

16-Apr-2006, 00:50	#8
keefer Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,518 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hants Mood: Found a CR250. Let the bone braking begin stab it Reply

16-Apr-2006, 10:02	#10
Totto Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,262 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Mood: Not so broke any more !!!!!!!! If some one has a broken oil filter ,could they send it to me and i will try and make something up to remove it while its on the bike , ,once i get back to work that is Reply