Just changed spark plugs...

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 547 VTRocket
    #1
    on my mk1 VTR what a ******* pain in the Arse! took rocker cover off in the end to get number 3 off.. stupid fucking thing!!

    Anyway was hoping to get an oil change done too as my oil is virtually black...
    How easy is the oil filter to take off as i don't want to be under there twisting and turning and get no where... is it easy to locate and easy to get off!
  2. Established Member Joined: Oct 2007 Swindon Posts: 1569 Jap Import Supra 3.0TT 430bhp 6sp
    #2
    can be annoying to get off, easiest method:

    -find an old screwdriver
    -use hammer to wack it in
    -use hammer on screwdriver to turn it round

    Its easier and alot quicker, but if ur not gonna get rid of the filter use a belt, tie the end round it and pull up throu the bonnet and should turn and come off.
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 547 VTRocket
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by CoolC View Post
    can be annoying to get off, easiest method:

    -find an old screwdriver
    -use hammer to wack it in
    -use hammer on screwdriver to turn it round

    Its easier and alot quicker, but if ur not gonna get rid of the filter use a belt, tie the end round it and pull up throu the bonnet and should turn and come off.
    Will this not run the risk of metal shards going into the engine though?
  4. Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1280
    #4
    get a oil filter wrench easyest way,cost about £5 from machine mart or similar
  5. Established Member Joined: Jul 2007 Stockton on tees (Norton) Posts: 1497 A45
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by pepper953 View Post
    get a oil filter wrench easyest way,cost about £5 from machine mart or similar
    yea there pritty gud, if ur gunna use the screwdriver method make sure u leave ur engine off for awhile, hot oil isnt nice
  6. Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis
    #6
    Have never had a problem removing one of these, they are big, chunky, comfortable to hold & minimal risk of it coming loose & you cracking your knuckles off something!

    If you aint strong enough to turn it by hand, get your mum/sister/girlfriend to do it for you, or as has been mentioned you could try with an oil filter wrench
  7. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 165 Saxo VTS sold :-( but gti-6 now anyway :-)
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Kris_Vtr View Post
    on my mk1 VTR what a ******* pain in the Arse! took rocker cover off in the end to get number 3 off.. stupid fucking thing!!

    Anyway was hoping to get an oil change done too as my oil is virtually black...
    How easy is the oil filter to take off as i don't want to be under there twisting and turning and get no where... is it easy to locate and easy to get off!
    Filters easy to remove as long as the last person to replace it lubed it up and only tightened it by hand. Buy an oil filter wrench too, think mine was about £4 from halfords, its better and easier than bashing a screwdriver through it.
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2007 Accrington (BB5 Area) Posts: 3036 Black Throttlebodied VTS
    #8
    id recommend an oil filter removing tool m8 also have the engine slightly warm it helps drain the oil alot quicker if its warm
  9. Established Member Joined: May 2007 Near Inverurie (kind of...) Posts: 2303 Twingo Silverstone
    #9
    I just whack in a screwdriver to remove the old one as well.

    Like someone said, before you start give the engine a little run to help it drain quicker.

    Also once you have drained the oil from the sump plug, I put a few holes in the oil filter to help drain it from that, then whack through the screwdriver to remove it. Just helps stop it dripping all over the place once you remove the oil filter.