mk1 oilfilter will not twist back off

1. user_53934 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Leeds Posts: 285 Saxo VTS

   #1 26th December 2011, 19:06

   putting a manifold on, so i took the old manifold off, took the oilfilter off screwed in the adapter screwed on the mk1 oilfilter, realised i need a m10 tap so left it on over night, came to tap the hole out today but couldnt get the filter off, i didn put it on tight with my hands but it will not move at all when i try twist it :/ what can i do?
2. saxovtrmk1 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Wakefield Posts: 395 saxo vtr/vts 106 diesel

   #2 26th December 2011, 19:21

   Get a oil filter wrench to remove always put some oil on the rubber seal prevents it doing this
3. user_53934 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Leeds Posts: 285 Saxo VTS

   #3 26th December 2011, 19:27

   [QUOTE=saxovtrmk1;5722996]Get a oil filter wrench to remove always put some oil on the rubber seal prevents it doing this[/QUOTE
   cheers pal
4. user_29491 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Lancs Posts: 4124 JP4S'd R.

   #4 26th December 2011, 19:32

   If I cant get a oil filter off with my hands, i just stick a screwdriver through it. That works. But ovs if you want to keep the filter, thats no good lol.
5. saxovtrmk1 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2011 Wakefield Posts: 395 saxo vtr/vts 106 diesel

   #5 26th December 2011, 19:40

   Welcome or as said stick a screwdriver fru it i have a vtr metal type filter you can have if you collect.also best tapping it with oil in sump then drain new filter fresh oil do a few hundred mile and do another change.any swarf should b out then thats what i did with matts who got ur vts wheels
6. saxovtrjar Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2011 wiltshire Posts: 261 Saxo VTR phase 1 (sold), Saxo VTR phase 2

   #6 27th December 2011, 12:28

   i personally would use an oil filter wrench
7. saxovtrjar Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2011 wiltshire Posts: 261 Saxo VTR phase 1 (sold), Saxo VTR phase 2

   #7 27th December 2011, 12:28

   or an oil filter removal socket
8. user_53934 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Leeds Posts: 285 Saxo VTS

   #8 27th December 2011, 13:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxova If I cant get a oil filter off with my hands, i just stick a screwdriver through it. That works. But ovs if you want to keep the filter, thats no good lol.

   Aha good idea, iv got another anyway so will be fine
9. user_53934 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Leeds Posts: 285 Saxo VTS

   #9 27th December 2011, 13:58

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxovtrmk1 Welcome or as said stick a screwdriver fru it i have a vtr metal type filter you can have if you collect.also best tapping it with oil in sump then drain new filter fresh oil do a few hundred mile and do another change.any swarf should b out then thats what i did with matts who got ur vts wheels

   Got another one mate thanks anyway & cheers for the advise
10. saxovtrjar Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2011 wiltshire Posts: 261 Saxo VTR phase 1 (sold), Saxo VTR phase 2

    #10 27th December 2011, 14:39

    anytime thats what this place is for.
11. user_53934 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2011 Leeds Posts: 285 Saxo VTS

    #11 28th December 2011, 14:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxovtrjar anytime thats what this place is for.

    got it off now so its all good