Oil Filter Problem - URGENT

[yerdusk]

I had swapped over to a mark1 oil filter setting for a raceland. I have now just put standard manifold back on for the MOT which meant I had to change oil filter back.

Problem is, I cant undo the black filter housing to change the filter. Does anyone know if there is a special way to open it? I have just been using a 27mm socket and turning it anticlockwise. Well trying to turn it, but it wont budge at all. Even had a huge breaker bar on it, and it wouldnt move.

Any ideas? Please, I'm desperate!!

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[lavo-vts]

loads of heat yerdust. warm your engine up then try it

[yerdusk]

Ahh ok I will have a go tmrw morning. Thank you Mr Lloyd.

[lavo-vts]

dont know why you didnt think of that already andy

[evans1089]

you can buy a special tool that is meant to undo the filter cap, my grandad has one we used when i had the black furio. Dont know what its called tho lol

[KamRacing]

we have a special tool that we use here to remove old oil filters...

its called a ruddy great screwdriver..

bash it all the way through with a mallet and hey presto its easy to turn

[bakkipouch]

lol was gunna say wat kam said poke a screwdriver through it

[yerdusk]

You cant poke a screw driver through these ones on mark 2's!!!

The oil filter on mark 2's is a paper element enclosed in a black plastic bellhousing thingy. I have to undo the black thing to replace filter and then screw it back on again!