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[SP_3.2]

Now i Know i need a 45T hex to remove the sump plug on my facelift but can anyone remind me of the size of spanner needed for the removal of the end of the Oil filter cap.

Just about to run upto Toolstation to get an oil pan for old oil.

Thanks all
Steve

[tunnie]

22 or 24 iirc

[SP_3.2]

Cool thanks Tunnie will pick up one of each

[Brikhead]

I'm no expert but the plastic oil filter cap (insert type) on my Vauxhall was much bigger, around 34 m.m. if memory serves.
Maybe you should just stick a ruler across the flats of the 'nut'?

[Andy B]

I'm no expert but the plastic oil filter cap (insert type) on my Vauxhall was much bigger, around 34 m.m. if memory serves.
Maybe you should just stick a ruler across the flats of the 'nut'?

Definitely not 34 mm, as Tunnie  says, it's either 22mm or 24mm   

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Now i Know i need a 45T hex to remove the sump plug on my facelift but can anyone remind me of the size of spanner needed for the removal of the end of the Oil filter cap.

Just about to run upto Toolstation to get an oil pan for old oil.

Thanks all
Steve

You can either use a 15/16ths spanner on the external 'nut', or a 3/8ths socket drive in the internal square within the lid if it is not rounded

[Andy B]

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You can either use a 15/16ths spanner on the external 'nut',  .....

15/16"^th = 23.8 so near enough to 24mm spanner   

[Lizzie_Zoom]

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You can either use a 15/16ths spanner on the external 'nut',  .....

15/16"^th = 23.8 so near enough to 24mm spanner   

But not near enough Andy when you go to use a 24mm spanner!     Only a 15/16ths I have found actually fits snuggly enough to deal with a filter cap well on! 8-) 8-)

[Andy B]

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But not near enough Andy when you go to use a 24mm spanner!     Only a 15/16ths I have found actually fits snuggly enough to deal with a filter cap well on! 8-) 8-)

My 24mm must be a closer fit than yours then, I'm not sure the last time I saw a 15/16" AF spanner      (outside of work  )

[serek]

I'm no expert but the plastic oil filter cap (insert type) on my Vauxhall was much bigger, around 34 m.m. if memory serves.
Maybe you should just stick a ruler across the flats of the 'nut'?

plastic cap 36mm

[Brikhead]

Must be different on the Omega? I suppose I should go out side and look before posting, in future!

[Ken T]

if you can get it in, a chain wrench does the job well, plus it will fit other sizes.

Ken

[kcl]

24 mm for the cartridge type canister "cap", 3/8" square recess in the middle.

[Pitchfork]

I'm no expert but the plastic oil filter cap (insert type) on my Vauxhall was much bigger, around 34 m.m. if memory serves.
Maybe you should just stick a ruler across the flats of the 'nut'?

That's no way to treat your monarch!

[Darth Loo-knee]

Now i Know i need a 45T hex to remove the sump plug on my facelift but can anyone remind me of the size of spanner needed for the removal of the end of the Oil filter cap.

Just about to run upto Toolstation to get an oil pan for old oil.

Thanks all
Steve

You can either use a 15/16ths spanner on the external 'nut', or a 3/8ths socket drive in the internal square within the lid if it is not rounded

You are a women after my own heart Lizzie I always use a 15/16 ths Spanner too