Re getting the spin on filter started without a fancy gizmo.......I liked someone's idea of putting a hose clamp on it and knocking it round. Much more finesse than punching a screwdriver through it.
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Re getting the spin on filter started without a fancy gizmo.......I liked someone's idea of putting a hose clamp on it and knocking it round. Much more finesse than punching a screwdriver through it.
Use a set of filter pliers. I've used a set for all of the vehicles I've serviced for the past 10 years. Eezy peezy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tinggu
FWIW I just have a band tool that has been ground down in width.
It nearly slips in that tiny gap.
That's a job for later on today. A few other bits and pieces on the to-do list first though - house and garden stuff....urk...Quote:
Originally Posted by rick130
Yup, that’s how I do mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by bsperka
I dont understand i use swan neck pliers with no issue at all fits easy. Im using the Mann filter which might be a tab smaller.
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Me tooQuote:
Originally Posted by John_D2
I will be next time!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluetoes
The Mann filter is about 10-12mm shorter than the common cheapo parts ones in the parts packs.
I recently ( well a while ago) fitted a Britparts one and I then couldn't get my band type tool under it even after I cut it in half. I have done one oil change and in this case have not changed the filter seeing LR reckon it should only be changed every second or third.
I wondered why the hell why until I measured both filters.
I don't know how I will get it off yet, but probably the screwdriver hole, although the hose clamp idea looks good , if I can get it under (doubtful) or whether I can undo it completely and the thread it through. ( looks frustrating)
Regards Philip A
There’s also this method YouTube
It actually works.