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  • #31
    Originally posted by jeremyex_ View Post
    So managed to get the sca strap wrench around but still ain't budging + don't have too much room to work with..

    Should I just leave it on with the new oil? Just for a few weeks until my next service?
    From that pic you have it on the wrong way as if you pull on that it will tighten it wont it. Turn it over and try it
    2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
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    • #32
      im not far away, send me a PM with your addy and mobile number. i got today off.
      '02 GTI (clicky) - REFLEX SILVER - VIEZU race tune. VAR design 2.5inch stainless steel dump pipe with 100cell cat into 2.5" billyboat stainless cat back, Forge TIP, N75, Audi DV, ghetto CAI, FK-AK s coilovers, tunerdone LEDs, Clarion CZ301E sound stage.

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      • #33
        Originally posted by Hillbilly View Post
        From that pic you have it on the wrong way as if you pull on that it will tighten it wont it. Turn it over and try it
        You're right, but still not budging.

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        • #34
          Originally posted by leighaus View Post
          im not far away, send me a PM with your addy and mobile number. i got today off.
          Just Pm'd

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          • #35
            If you are having this much trouble, then it points to being hugely overtightened.

            To fit the filter, you need to wipe the seat where it screws on to to make sure there is no dirt.

            With your finger, apply a "smear" of oil to the rubber sealing gasket on the filter.

            Screw it on hand tight. Do NOT use any tools/levers/etc. otherwise you end up like this.

            You should only need to apply a very small force with a strap wrench to unscrew the filter.
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            • #36
              Originally posted by jeremyex_ View Post
              You're right, but still not budging.
              Give it a jerk to crack it off or pull harder
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              • #37
                Also try using a razor blade to loosen up the seal/gasket, then try and take it off again with the strapamajig.

                Also don't use the screwdriver method unless you're 100% committed to getting it off yourself (or wanna pay more for a mobile mechanic).
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                • #38
                  Come in from underneath. Take off the under tray. Use big mofo multigrips (like they open to 125mm parallel). I haven't used an oil filter wrench in years since I bought the big mofo multis.

                  Your wasting your time trying to do keyhole surgery from the top.
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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by brad View Post
                    Come in from underneath. Take off the under tray. Use big mofo multigrips (like they open to 125mm parallel). I haven't used an oil filter wrench in years since I bought the big mofo multis.

                    Your wasting your time trying to do keyhole surgery from the top.
                    X2 get in under it, there is heps more room, Your gonna need to get under the car anyway to get the sump plug off.
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                    • #40
                      Help on removing oil filter

                      Cars already up. I'm out at the shops ATM so I might as well buy a pair of multigrips. What size would be optimum?

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                      • #41
                        mine are 100mm jaw length. mega useful around the home
                        carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
                        I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums

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                        • #42
                          Help on removing oil filter

                          FINALLY OFF

                          All thanks to Leigh, top bloke.

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                          • #43
                            no worries mate, glad i could help..

                            I've had some pretty stuck filters throughout my time.. but that definitely took the cake.
                            '02 GTI (clicky) - REFLEX SILVER - VIEZU race tune. VAR design 2.5inch stainless steel dump pipe with 100cell cat into 2.5" billyboat stainless cat back, Forge TIP, N75, Audi DV, ghetto CAI, FK-AK s coilovers, tunerdone LEDs, Clarion CZ301E sound stage.

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                            • #44
                              Help on removing oil filter

                              Good ol screwdriver method...
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                              2015 Audi SQ5 bi-turbo V6 TDI family hauler

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by Lucas_R View Post
                                Good ol screwdriver method...
                                The Irish certainly have a way with tools
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