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[gazsomega]

need some help went to change my oil on my 2.5 td as some of you may no the filter cover is plastic with a 36mm socket needed to remove. i tryed to undo mine which was very tight that tight its now broke the plastic nut on top ive looked on here for one carnt see nothing anyone no ware i can obtain one no 2.5 breaking  in my area.also any ideas how to remove the old one now im thinking just smash it off and fit new one

[TheBoy]

Was you using a proper 36mm socket (preferable proper hex socket)?

Seem to recall not massively expensive new, though they have a habit of supplying wrong part.

[gazsomega]

was using 36mm dont think it was a hex had lots of splines on the socket dont no the name

[Agemo]

It is 36mm hex for sure, only plastic so should not be too tight. If yours has broken, you either fit another, or there is a "How to" on here about converting to the screw on type filter, I think the TD is suitable.
I don't have a 36mm socket, so I have to get away with an adjustable, not ideal but does the job. In your case, you may be able to get a chisel in and tap it round, bear in mind the diameter is almost 4 inches, and you don't need to worry about damage. Another option is make up a tool, like a strap type oil filter wrench, hope you know what I mean.
Best of luck.
 

[Agemo]

The "How to" is here, not done it myself, and you need to confirm you can convert theTD:-
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204142232
It does sound like you have used a Torx on the Hex.
 :-/

[gazsomega]

i understand, i have tryed an oil strap still wont move my next option will be to chisel it round but i dont have one to put back on if this breaks it i cart find one need to keep looking .who ever did it before me never did it 25 nm as its realy tight its got me how tight it is

[TheBoy]

It is 36mm hex for sure, only plastic so should not be too tight. If yours has broken, you either fit another, or there is a "How to" on here about converting to the screw on type filter, I think the TD is suitable.
I don't have a 36mm socket, so I have to get away with an adjustable, not ideal but does the job. In your case, you may be able to get a chisel in and tap it round, bear in mind the diameter is almost 4 inches, and you don't need to worry about damage. Another option is make up a tool, like a strap type oil filter wrench, hope you know what I mean.
Best of luck.
 

Eh?

[TheBoy]

i understand, i have tryed an oil strap still wont move my next option will be to chisel it round but i dont have one to put back on if this breaks it i cart find one need to keep looking .who ever did it before me never did it 25 nm as its realy tight its got me how tight it is

before removal, you need to get a replacement. Dealers don't stock it, and my experience of BMW sourced parts is a delay.

So go order a new one, and for now just change the oil and not the filter.  Not ideal, but best you can do until you have a new bit

[gazsomega]

order from vx then do you think it will be dealer only

[Agemo]

The Boy, are you saying you can't convert filters on the TD?  

[TheBoy]

order from vx then do you think it will be dealer only

Certainly won't be available in the aftermarket sector.

You could also try BMW or Landrover dealers - BMW used engine in 325tds and 525tds, LR in RangeRover 2.5DSE

[TheBoy]

The Boy, are you saying you can't convert filters on the TD?  

You could convert to the older style TD filters with the metal cap on the fiilter canister, but a hell of a lot of work, and no gain.  And the filters are twice the price for the older type fitted to 2.5TD

[Agemo]

OK right thanks.  Now I know.  

[TheBoy]

The "How to" is here, not done it myself, and you need to confirm you can convert theTD:-
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1204142232
It does sound like you have used a Torx on the Hex.
 :-/

Just read your link above - thats for v6 petrols only. Wouldn't work for TD engines.

[gazsomega]

ok thanks so when i have new part just get it off however then