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b.carl@sympatico.ca

Joined: 20 May 2008
Posts: 77

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 2:53 pm Post subject: Filter Removal Tool

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I've collected a half dozen filter tools during the years but for the last 

ten years I always reach for one that is made of a short piece of square 

tubing attached to a loop of nylon strapping. The square tube fits perfectly 

over a 1/2" ratchet and can be used with an extension. I use it to install 

and remove filters on the plane and cars, and if careful, without damage. I 

always witness mark and date the filter with a permanent marker.

I'm pretty sure I bought it at Princess Auto or Canadian Tire.

Carl

R912ul

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		    During the course of a normal oil change I was trying to get the right 

 tool to loosen my oil filter. It is a tight fit in there. I was told that 

 they can be a bear to remove and also told there is no reason to safety 

 wire the filter.(>  I now safety wire the oil filter with a large clamp 

 around it and also torque mark it.

  I know I have mentioned this before but for new members you might want to 

 keep a check on yours.



 Now I go at least a full turn and no more than 1 1/4 turns and never see 

 leaks.



 Getting the old filter off is a struggle no way around it. The regular 

 wrench that fits onto the end of the filter isn't enough (it just strips) 

 even when I was tightening it down only 3/4 turn.



 I have to use the pliars-style wrench from Pep-boys that destroys the 

 filter to get it loose (with strong support underneath the filter with the 

 other hand to prevent strong downward bending pressure on the oil 

 pump).....



 LS

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rampil

Joined: 04 May 2007
Posts: 870

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: Filter Removal Tool

The filter should not be so difficult to unscrew, as the Rotax

manual specifies that it should be turned only a partial turn past

finger tight.

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Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:47 am Post subject: Filter Removal Tool

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Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:50 am Post subject: Filter Removal Tool

The latest instruction re tightening the filter is to screw it on till the rubber seal makes contact with the housing and then to tighten a further 270 degrees.

 

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