Oil filter removal socket size

1. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #1 23rd November 2011, 00:07

   What size socket / spanner is correct to take the plastic cover of the oil filter off please? Are there any special tools that people use, obviously thinking socket would be better due to location / access.
2. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #2 23rd November 2011, 00:18

   socket yeah, think its a 22mm iirc.
   
   Took mine off 2 years ago, but 22 rings a bell lol.

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3. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #3 23rd November 2011, 00:24

   thanks mate
4. 1100desire Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 West Bromwich Posts: 828

   #4 23rd November 2011, 05:54

   damn, still cant get it off! ( still trying with an adjustable ) can anyone confirm for sure its 22 i need?
   thanks in advance.
5. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #5 23rd November 2011, 07:35

   Its a 28mm mate.
   
   100% just checked just for you! n'awwwwwwww.
6. billytalbott Established Member Joined: May 2009 Near Loughborough Posts: 2152 Mk2 Flat Arch

   #6 23rd November 2011, 09:23

   I've took loads of with a 27mm socket, extention and a rachet
7. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #7 23rd November 2011, 10:29

   27 as billy said

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8. billytalbott Established Member Joined: May 2009 Near Loughborough Posts: 2152 Mk2 Flat Arch

   #8 23rd November 2011, 12:29

   I knew it

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9. AzzNoble L-plater Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 76 2002 VTR

   #9 23rd November 2011, 18:17

   100% 27mm, did mine at weekend. And yes, use a socket, otherwise you'll break it (speaking from experience haha)
10. rick_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2011 Abermule, Mid Wales. Posts: 2763 Corsa Rally Car & Fiesta ST

    #10 23rd November 2011, 18:20

    even with an adjustable you should be able to get it off unless youve got twix limbs.
11. logic_guy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Nov 2010 England Posts: 3423

    #11 23rd November 2011, 18:47

    27 mm it is.
    
    You need a tapered socket so its a snug fit and reduce the risk of breaking it.