Oil Filter Removal Tool?

[Robkay]

Looks like i have one of those funny oil filter housings on my 1.1 saxo, is it best to buy the proper socket/removal tool to save messing the housing up?
Thanks:panic:

[VeiRoN]

On top of the plastic housing you can use a normal hex socket to take it off,also need a short extension,iirc you need a 27mm socket,remember it only needs to be tightened back on at 20nm.

[Robkay]

On top of the plastic housing you can use a normal hex socket to take it off,also need a short extension,iirc you need a 27mm socket,remember it only needs to be tightened back on at 20nm.

Ok thanks:y:

[Ben_SaxoForte]

Just be very careful when loosening it not to put too much pressure on as they can break being plastic

[stevo67]

In the garage we used to put alignment marks with tipex on the filter housing,that way you can judge how tight to do them up.

[Healey]

I just lube the O ring with oil and tighten it by hand. I usually have to use a spanner to undo come oil change time.

[Robkay]

Just wonder if this one has ever been off, car has only done 16,000 miles but has been standing....:panic:

[Robkay]

Are these any help.......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LASER-TOOLS-3882-OIL-FILTER-WRENCH-76MM-X-12-FLUTES/391284787711?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D2f4513931d874367b6b 465a698b875a9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D330734683408
Thanks;)

[Healey]

Are these any help.......
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LASER-TOOLS-3882-OIL-FILTER-WRENCH-76MM-X-12-FLUTES/391284787711?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D2f4513931d874367b6b 465a698b875a9%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26 sd%3D330734683408
Thanks;)

That is for a spin on oil filter. If you have a cartridge type oil filter with plastic cover you just need a 6 point socket to fit the hexagon on the end.

[Ali123]

As further above, 27mm socket , extension and a bar/ratchet :)

[Robkay]

Ok thanks, got it:y:

[Robkay]

Looks like one of these may help?
http://www.ciponline.co.uk/air-and-garage-tools-c184/auto-service-c449/draper-expert-3-8in-sq-dr-27mm-oil-filter-cap-socket-model-no-ofcw-27-p49022/s50673?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=draper-expert-3-8in-sq-dr-27mm-oil-filter-cap-socket-model-no-ofcw-dra13425&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=CjwKEAjw8bO3BRDp0bP_vL-7_lASJACL_d6w4aPtpp_yrL1LnJXsNHT06yp2I3k8Q6Sx0dO20 1oIGBoCuZ_w_wcB
Rob;)

[Ben_SaxoForte]

I would imagine that's just the same as using any 6 point 27mm socket by the looks of it

[Manu]

Same here, I used to do it by hand. First time I did the job on a 1.1, I saw it was plastic and was afraid to break it using tools. So I tried succesfully and done it that way ever after. If it's too tight(shouldn't be), spray a little wd40 on it in the evening and come back to it in the morning, though don't forget to fully clean afterwards as the wd40 would attack the new seal if not cleaned dry properly. Again as above, lube the ring, refit and bobs your uncle, only a few minutes to do.

In the garage we used to put alignment marks with tipex on the filter housing,that way you can judge how tight to do them up.

Do that on most moving parts actually, that's what they do in racing to spot problems quicker..