oil filter!!!!!

by **deccydoo** » Sun, 24 Aug 2008 3:57 +0000

my god did i have some fun trying to get my oil filter off last friday. after about an hour and a half i finally got a bit of grip with the oil filter wrench. does any1 have any easy remedy for this in future?

by **mx5ash** » Sun, 24 Aug 2008 5:04 +0000

I find a bit of wet n dry paper over the filter allows you to get a good grip on it. Worked well on the last couple i did.

by **SADriver** » Sun, 24 Aug 2008 7:27 +0000

I hear (I haven't tryed) but if you replacing the air filter like what i'll be doing soon, you can use a screw driver... striaght through... Good Idea me think

by **deccydoo** » Sun, 24 Aug 2008 7:46 +0000

ill have a try of the wet and dry paper next time anything would have been easier than what i did.

the screw driver straight through was definately on my mind but there wasnt much space at all to do it

by **mx5ash** » Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:27 +0000

I tried the screwdriver on the starlet and it's not that easy to drive a screwdriver through a filter whilst its still in the car. This is when i started with the sandpaper and it came straight off.

by **Fergus** » Mon, 25 Aug 2008 6:43 +0000

On the Mk1 there's a metal support bar which runs beside the oil filter up to the throttle body, take it off and you'll be able to get a full hand around the filter.
BTW you don't have to put the bar back on, it's not really needed.

by **SADriver** » Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:35 +0000

Help!!! I need help. I messed my oil filter so bad that I can't drive. I was trying to remove it and don't have the proper tool. so can some one help me? I'm in swords. I have a new oilf filter I just need to get it off and I'm to week to twist it. can't actually get in there... HELP!!!

Thanks... sorry

by **Steve** » Sun, 31 Aug 2008 4:55 +0000

tried turning it with a rubber glove on?
I've used the screwdriver method in the past (punch/hammer screwdriver through the filter).. messy tho
You could also pick up one of the chain/rubber band type removers from most motor factors..
This is what they look like :
http://search.ebay.ie/search/search.dll ... ter+wrench

Also, you could put the car on jackstands and remove the driver's side wheel.. might get a better angle on it..

Steve

by **SADriver** » Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:52 +0000

OK well I got the right tool today but It was for audi and other cars. so to big for me. So I have to go back and change it... Arg. I took the wheel off. not good. and now the out side of the filter is messed from the screw driver method...

I'm going to cry.

by **Steve** » Mon, 01 Sep 2008 4:34 +0000

The screwdriver method didn't work?

heres more on it :
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index ... 059AAFEcJl

by **SADriver** » Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:30 +0000

Hey all, robin and I managed to get the blasted thing off. I'll try get a picture of the stupid thing when I have a chance.

To two of use to hammer a screwdrvier through it. Not something I want to do again.

by **MX5Steve** » Wed, 03 Sep 2008 8:09 +0000

Glad to hear ye got sorted! :wink:

by **Stig** » Wed, 03 Sep 2008 9:25 +0000

Glad you got sorted Derrik,

amd fair play to Robin for helping you out...!

by **Stig** » Wed, 03 Sep 2008 9:27 +0000

Glad you got sorted Derrik,

amd fair play to Robin for helping you out...!


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	Author Message oil filter!!!!! by deccydoo » Sun, 24 Aug 2008 3:57 +0000 my god did i have some fun trying to get my oil filter off last friday. after about an hour and a half i finally got a bit of grip with the oil filter wrench. does any1 have any easy remedy for this in future? deccydoo * Posts: 121 Joined: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 6:04 +0000 Location: Cork Top by mx5ash » Sun, 24 Aug 2008 5:04 +0000 I find a bit of wet n dry paper over the filter allows you to get a good grip on it. Worked well on the last couple i did. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by SADriver » Sun, 24 Aug 2008 7:27 +0000 I hear (I haven't tryed) but if you replacing the air filter like what i'll be doing soon, you can use a screw driver... striaght through... Good Idea me think Never knew what fun was till I found the MX5 SADriver Posts: 85 Joined: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:16 +0000 Location: Swords Top by deccydoo » Sun, 24 Aug 2008 7:46 +0000 ill have a try of the wet and dry paper next time anything would have been easier than what i did. the screw driver straight through was definately on my mind but there wasnt much space at all to do it deccydoo * Posts: 121 Joined: Mon, 24 Sep 2007 6:04 +0000 Location: Cork Top by mx5ash » Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:27 +0000 I tried the screwdriver on the starlet and it's not that easy to drive a screwdriver through a filter whilst its still in the car. This is when i started with the sandpaper and it came straight off. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by Fergus » Mon, 25 Aug 2008 6:43 +0000 On the Mk1 there's a metal support bar which runs beside the oil filter up to the throttle body, take it off and you'll be able to get a full hand around the filter. BTW you don't have to put the bar back on, it's not really needed. Fergus * Posts: 1912 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:53 +0000 Location: Ireland Top by SADriver » Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:35 +0000 Help!!! I need help. I messed my oil filter so bad that I can't drive. I was trying to remove it and don't have the proper tool. so can some one help me? I'm in swords. I have a new oilf filter I just need to get it off and I'm to week to twist it. can't actually get in there... HELP!!! Thanks... sorry Never knew what fun was till I found the MX5 SADriver Posts: 85 Joined: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:16 +0000 Location: Swords Top by Steve » Sun, 31 Aug 2008 4:55 +0000 tried turning it with a rubber glove on? I've used the screwdriver method in the past (punch/hammer screwdriver through the filter).. messy tho You could also pick up one of the chain/rubber band type removers from most motor factors.. This is what they look like : http://search.ebay.ie/search/search.dll ... ter+wrench Also, you could put the car on jackstands and remove the driver's side wheel.. might get a better angle on it.. Steve Steve Site Admin Posts: 5541 Joined: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top by SADriver » Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:52 +0000 OK well I got the right tool today but It was for audi and other cars. so to big for me. So I have to go back and change it... Arg. I took the wheel off. not good. and now the out side of the filter is messed from the screw driver method... I'm going to cry. Never knew what fun was till I found the MX5 SADriver Posts: 85 Joined: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:16 +0000 Location: Swords Top by Steve » Mon, 01 Sep 2008 4:34 +0000 The screwdriver method didn't work? heres more on it : http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index ... 059AAFEcJl Steve Site Admin Posts: 5541 Joined: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:16 +0000 Top by SADriver » Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:30 +0000 Hey all, robin and I managed to get the blasted thing off. I'll try get a picture of the stupid thing when I have a chance. To two of use to hammer a screwdrvier through it. Not something I want to do again. Never knew what fun was till I found the MX5 SADriver Posts: 85 Joined: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:16 +0000 Location: Swords Top by MX5Steve » Wed, 03 Sep 2008 8:09 +0000 Glad to hear ye got sorted! MX5Steve ** Posts: 1162 Joined: Wed, 05 Sep 2007 3:27 +0000 Location: Co.Waterford Website YIM Top by Stig » Wed, 03 Sep 2008 9:25 +0000 Glad you got sorted Derrik, amd fair play to Robin for helping you out...! Stig * Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location: dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top by Stig » Wed, 03 Sep 2008 9:27 +0000 Glad you got sorted Derrik, amd fair play to Robin for helping you out...! Stig * Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location:** dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top


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