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[HLM001]

Hello - I need to remove the oil filter. I have the 36mm Hex socket but the location of the filter, right side at the rear is proving awkward. Can't get enough purchase with it connected to a socket spanner low down and when I try and attach a socket extension, the engine compartment panelling above it gets in the way.

Any suggestions? Is there a specific 3/8" extension tool or arm that I need? Its been a few years since it was last done so its going to need a fair amount of leverage.

Many thanks...

[raywilb]

Hello - I need to remove the oil filter. I have the 36mm Hex socket but the location of the filter, right side at the rear is proving awkward. Can't get enough purchase with it connected to a socket spanner low down and when I try and attach a socket extension, the engine compartment panelling above it gets in the way.

Any suggestions? Is there a specific 3/8" extension tool or arm that I need? Its been a few years since it was last done so its going to need a fair amount of leverage.

Many thanks...

  I do mine using a 36mm socket 3/4"  drive which I attach reducers that take it down to 1/4" drive & the time I finish I am above everything. makes it easy. but I change mine regularly

[terry paget]

Some garage mechanic has overtightened it, now you can's shift it. My solution is to drive a long nail or chisel through the filter, and heave on that

[Nick W]

Some garage mechanic has overtightened it, now you can's shift it. My solution is to drive a long nail or chisel through the filter, and heave on that

That's probably not going to work on the diesel engine.

[aaronjb]

Some garage mechanic has overtightened it, now you can's shift it. My solution is to drive a long nail or chisel through the filter, and heave on that

That's probably not going to work on the diesel engine.

Well.. it might. But only once! (DTI has a canister filter, doesn't it?)

[HLM001]

Yep, you buy an internal filament. It'll prob be a second socket extension.

[raywilb]

Yep, you buy an internal filament. It'll prob be a second socket extension.

  where about in leeds are you  ?  Its not far from me

[VXL V6]

Used to do the two DTi's I had with a filter socket, short extension bar and ratchet.

Socket something like this:-

[TheBoy]

If the oil change interval is a bit long, the caps can stick a bit.  I did use oil filter removal pliers on a member's TD once, as otherwise the hex was going to shear off, but not sure if the 2.2 DTi is accessible enough?

[Nick W]

Used to do the two DTi's I had with a filter socket, short extension bar and ratchet.

Socket something like this:-

I have one like that for doing Yak18 scavenge filters. And the boss's Mini

[HLM001]

Yep - got that, the 36 mm socket. My previous response was to the notion of bashing a screwdriver through the casing of the filter. Come close to feeling like doing that (!) but the filter casing is separate to the inner filter element itself thats bought separately. I just need an extension that clears the engine's upper bit and bobs and affords enough leverage to turn. The casing looks likes its an alloy which never bodes well! Thanks for your kind responses, much appreciated.

[raywilb]

Yep - got that, the 36 mm socket. My previous response was to the notion of bashing a screwdriver through the casing of the filter. Come close to feeling like doing that (!) but the filter casing is separate to the inner filter element itself thats bought separately. I just need an extension that clears the engine's upper bit and bobs and affords enough leverage to turn. The casing looks likes its an alloy which never bodes well! Thanks for your kind responses, much appreciated.

  I do have a spare plastic cover so if trying to remove it fubbarred it would not be a big deal. the dti has the oil cooler attached. not advisable to knack that.