Oil Filter Removal Tool?

1. Robkay L-plater Joined: Feb 2016 Stoke On Trent Posts: 34

   #1 18th March 2016, 09:57

   Looks like i have one of those funny oil filter housings on my 1.1 saxo, is it best to buy the proper socket/removal tool to save messing the housing up?
   Thanks
2. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #2 18th March 2016, 10:30

   On top of the plastic housing you can use a normal hex socket to take it off,also need a short extension,iirc you need a 27mm socket,remember it only needs to be tightened back on at 20nm.
3. Robkay L-plater Joined: Feb 2016 Stoke On Trent Posts: 34

   #3 18th March 2016, 14:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by VeiRoN On top of the plastic housing you can use a normal hex socket to take it off,also need a short extension,iirc you need a 27mm socket,remember it only needs to be tightened back on at 20nm.

   Ok thanks
4. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

   #4 18th March 2016, 18:00

   Just be very careful when loosening it not to put too much pressure on as they can break being plastic
5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 18th March 2016, 18:10

   In the garage we used to put alignment marks with tipex on the filter housing,that way you can judge how tight to do them up.
6. Healey Newbie Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 29

   #6 18th March 2016, 19:16

   I just lube the O ring with oil and tighten it by hand. I usually have to use a spanner to undo come oil change time.
7. Robkay L-plater Joined: Feb 2016 Stoke On Trent Posts: 34

   #7 18th March 2016, 22:32

   Just wonder if this one has ever been off, car has only done 16,000 miles but has been standing....
8. Robkay L-plater Joined: Feb 2016 Stoke On Trent Posts: 34

   #8 18th March 2016, 22:58

   Are these any help.......
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LASER-TOOL...3D330734683408
   Thanks
9. Healey Newbie Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 29

   #9 18th March 2016, 23:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Robkay Are these any help....... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LASER-TOOL...3D330734683408 Thanks

   That is for a spin on oil filter. If you have a cartridge type oil filter with plastic cover you just need a 6 point socket to fit the hexagon on the end.
10. Ali123 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2011 huddersfield Posts: 2635 ph3'd c2 gt

    #10 18th March 2016, 23:46

    As further above, 27mm socket , extension and a bar/ratchet
11. Robkay L-plater Joined: Feb 2016 Stoke On Trent Posts: 34

    #11 19th March 2016, 00:34

    Ok thanks, got it
12. Robkay L-plater Joined: Feb 2016 Stoke On Trent Posts: 34

    #12 19th March 2016, 12:07

    Looks like one of these may help?
    http://www.ciponline.co.uk/air-and-g...oIGBoCuZ_w_wcB
    Rob
13. Ben_SaxoForte Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project

    #13 19th March 2016, 14:18

    I would imagine that's just the same as using any 6 point 27mm socket by the looks of it
14. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #14 19th March 2016, 16:08

    Same here, I used to do it by hand. First time I did the job on a 1.1, I saw it was plastic and was afraid to break it using tools. So I tried succesfully and done it that way ever after. If it's too tight(shouldn't be), spray a little wd40 on it in the evening and come back to it in the morning, though don't forget to fully clean afterwards as the wd40 would attack the new seal if not cleaned dry properly. Again as above, lube the ring, refit and bobs your uncle, only a few minutes to do.
    
    

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stevo67 In the garage we used to put alignment marks with tipex on the filter housing,that way you can judge how tight to do them up.

    Do that on most moving parts actually, that's what they do in racing to spot problems quicker..