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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: mahony on 20 May 2010, 11:09:26

Title: Oil filter housing
Post by: mahony on 20 May 2010, 11:09:26

I have a problem with my oil filter in that i cannot remove the cap off of the housing ( paper element type ) obviously the last numpty who did it overtightened the  cap, now the  whole housing just spins around when i try to loosen it off,i know there is a coversion to convert back to a canister type and i could cut off of the top with a suitable tool,but my question is, has anyone on here been able to use a tool  of some discription to hold the housing in place and remove the cap with out damaging it.  :)

Title: Re: Oil filter housing
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 20 May 2010, 11:27:33

Hi,

The conversion piece has gone up significantly in price! Its now £12.15.

HTH.

Rob

Title: Re: Oil filter housing
Post by: Kevin Wood on 20 May 2010, 11:28:00

I have heard mention that a normal oil filter chain / strap type wrench will do the job of holding the housing still.

Failing that, can you keep spinning the housing until it unscrews completely and separate on the bench?

Kevin

Title: Re: Oil filter housing
Post by: mahony on 20 May 2010, 11:37:30

i already have the conversion kit from last year  :y, i did try to unscrew it as you say kevin but it just keeps spinning and will not unscrew anyfurther,i was thinking mabye water pump pliers may do it.