M42 engine oil filter cap removal :-|

[318Touring 40]

This is the one with plastic cap. How the heck can I remove it without BMW snap-on special tool? Any idea? TIA.

Oil filter cap (top right of the picture)

Edited December 13, 2009 by 318Touring

[turboprop 0]

If its same as m52, isnt it like a 36mm socket?

You can get them at repco for like $30

Edit: nvm, i see its alot bigger.

Edited December 13, 2009 by turboprop

[c.robertson00 11]

If nworst comes to worst get a peice of leather or something and wrap around it then clamp it with vice grips and undo it

[kerry 10]

or a oil filter removal tool should work

[318Touring 40]

Really annoys me it's so hard, why couldn't they make it as simple as other cars.

My generic oil removal tool is too big even at its lowest setting. Will check Repco tomorrow to see whether tehy have the removal tool...

[my_e36 43]

If it's a socket, SuperCheap is cheaper than Repco. Having recently bought one for my VW.

[318Touring 40]

I've actually managed to unscrew the top using a combination of leather belt and generic oil filter removal tool. Phew.

Thanks everyone, I'll do the oil change later on today.

[turbolizard 38]

Get yourself an adjustable strap wrench - they are really useful to have in the tool box and pretty cheap.

They are a handle with a piece of rubber belt attached (like a strip of cam belt without the teeth). The loose end threads back through the handle, pull the strap tight, grip the whole thing and turn. Once you own one you will find a new use for it every week.

[318Touring 40]

Get yourself an adjustable strap wrench - they are really useful to have in the tool box and pretty cheap.

They are a handle with a piece of rubber belt attached (like a strip of cam belt without the teeth). The loose end threads back through the handle, pull the strap tight, grip the whole thing and turn. Once you own one you will find a new use for it every week.

Good idea.

I think this is the one, TM.