Oil filter removal

[Johnr32]

Tried removing my old filter on my rev 2 turbo but its bloody difficult and not moving one bit, not sure if the previous owner has welded it on but any tips?

I've tried the chain tool but it keeps slipping, in fact its made a small indent on one corner on the top of the filter..Would it be ok to drive with a dodgy filter? Im planning on taking it to pacific works for a health check anyway.

[Baker]

The chain type removal tool is close to useless.
A strap type which you tighten ariound the filter before twisting off, are the best.

A small dent is fine as long as there are no holes, take it to lukes and get it sorted, and invest in a better tool for the future.

[Johnr32]

The chain type removal tool is close to useless.
A strap type which you tighten ariound the filter before twisting off, are the best.

A small dent is fine as long as there are no holes, take it to lukes and get it sorted, and invest in a better tool for the future.

Thanks baker. Will definitely look into yhe strap filter removers. If worse comes to worse I might stab a long screw driver through the filter so I can turn it via the screw driver.


Are these the strap filters you were referring to: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 55216#tab3

[cosmos]

The Halfords strap remover is ok if you have the room to turn, myself i use a socket strap remover especially good if space is limited or add an extension to find free turning space.

[Johnr32]

Seems like the straps seem popular with the mr2 owners? Going to order this then:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Laser-Tools-0 ... 2570d075c2

[Baker]

The first one you posted is the one. You can fit and tighten with one hand too.
LIDL do one similar for a fiver.

[RikH77]

Hammer screwdriver through it and then more leverage to turn

[Lefty1991]

+1 for Hitting a screwdriver through and turning it

[Baker]

In the olden days that was the norm.
With thinner metals now, there's a greater risk of slicing the filter in half.

Then you're f*****d!

[Johnr32]

well, just ordered: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330734696511? ... 1497.l2649

Im hoping this works so I dont have to jab a screwdriver through it..

[Johnr32]

The chain type removal tool is close to useless.
A strap type which you tighten ariound the filter before twisting off, are the best.

A small dent is fine as long as there are no holes, take it to lukes and get it sorted, and invest in a better tool for the future.

Thanks baker. Will definitely look into yhe strap filter removers. If worse comes to worse I might stab a long screw driver through the filter so I can turn it via the screw driver.

[Johnr32]

Just had another go with the chain, this time I wrapped some rubber gloves around the filter for grip.



Looks like the filter is totally xxxxx so going to Luke would be impossible now. Silly toyota for putting the oil filter in a stupid place.
Anyone local willing to help out or give some pointers?

[Donato]

Hammer and a screwdriver worked for me

How about mole grips?

[Johnr32]

Hammer and a screwdriver worked for me

How about mole grips?

Mole grips just isnt going to work..due to the lack of space. The rev1-2 turbos have their filter on a silly place with little/no room. tbh I dont really want to use a screwdriver as I might shred the the filter off leaving only the base. plus Im not brave enough to hammer a screwdriver through..

Strange that a 10min job is taking me 4+ hours and still not completed.

[MartinF]

I use a tool like this

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_255216

Which you can get from Halfords and should still work on that.

[Johnr32]

I use a tool like this

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_255216

Which you can get from Halfords and should still work on that.

Doesnt work. Toyota filters are too small..

[HughesR1]

I've used the chain tool multiple times, it usually works better when it crushes the filter a bit and squares off the edges and then eventually loosens

Mine always look like your picture, I would just keep tightening/loosening it up mate

[RST]

I would hammer a thick screwdriver through it personally. It makes a real mess and sometimes you end up with shredded metal but usually works after a few attempts. Either that or if it's still not lost containment a short drive to someone may still not hurt (no guarantees though LoL).

I've never really found any of the clamps that effective, seem to always resort to the screwdriver.

[Johnr32]

I've used the chain tool multiple times, it usually works better when it crushes the filter a bit and squares off the edges and then eventually loosens

Mine always look like your picture, I would just keep tightening/loosening it up mate

Cheers hughes.just what I wanted to hear, I stopped bcause I was scared of crushing it. Gonna go back out and keep at it.

[gazrev1tubby]

I've tried all types of removal tools in the past.

Those 3 legged things are crap, as are the chains. I also tried the rubber strap type once - like the ones old people or weaklings use for opening jars - again, that was rubbish.

I now use one of these http://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai=CJ ... %252520url and i've never had a problem since