oil filter

[m series 0]

Hi guys n gals,

in an unsuccesful attempt to replace an oil filter in my 97 e36 i found there was a large bolt looking thing on the oil filter housing id guess maybe a 36-38 mm bolt my damn sockets dont get that big are there any specific tools that can be used to remove the cover??

thanks

Edited July 3, 2005 by m series

[bumpstop325 0]

vice-grips!!!

[my_e36 43]

large adjustable wrench

(like the ones used by plumbers)

don't over-tighten when doing it back up though...

[my_e36 43]

BTW, you can do special orders of those HUGE sockets from the likes of Repco.

They are not cheap though...

Ask them at the counter.

[Tommy 0]

the bolt doesnt have a square drive in the middle of it does it?

Some Peugeots have the same kinda thing.

Not many people have sockets or spanners that big either

[m series 0]

Nah its a hexagonal plastic bolt that attaches to the whole filter housing lid, And yes i agree that the 36mm socket and 3qaurt inch rachet will probably be expensive but hey, when you have limited options what can ya do i guess.

thanks for your input all.

Edited July 5, 2005 by m series

[Gus 5]

whack a screwdriver through it and turn...

works for me

[Guest Andrew]

whack a screwdriver through it and turn...

works for me

uhhhhh Tis the paper filter gus not spin on.

[nz320i 0]

do you know what a G-clap is , a massive clamp the you can also, like i did, use to take the oil filter off.

Just wind up till tight on the filter and there ya go there is heaps of leveridge