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goodwin74 12-25-2004 11:46 AM

Any suggestions to getting off an oil filter that's stuck in place?

cripsr6 12-25-2004 12:10 PM

get one of those things that women use to open jar lids etc. Im not sure what theyre called, but they are just a rubber circle with some grip to it.

goodwin74 12-25-2004 02:48 PM

Damn!!! That really worked. thanks man. This GTU is really becoming a pain in the rear. I hope the end result is what i expected it to be.

cripsr6 12-25-2004 03:26 PM

dont bother getting an FD then! LOL! merry christmas.

ColinRX7 12-25-2004 03:43 PM

If that happens again you can stab the top of the filter with a screwdriver from the side and use the screwdriver to apply harder pressure against it. It shouldn't be done up that tight.



Don't stab it too low in the filter though.

Seppuku 12-25-2004 03:51 PM

I had this happen on a friends pickup one day i just bought the proper sized oil filter socket and used a rachet on it.

goodwin74 12-26-2004 04:33 AM

I'll be glad once i get this rotary thing under control. lol. i never knew an rx7 could kick my ass more than my avalanche. i tore my whole engine bay apart and put it back together on the avalanche in no time with no problems, but this small engine is giving me a run for my money. i have much respect for the rotary now. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683894.gif

phinsup 12-26-2004 07:57 AM

You could always buy a nice oil filter wrench, I've got one that crush the filter if need be to get it off.

goodwin74 12-26-2004 10:04 AM

Uhhh, thats a little too powerful for me. lol. like i said, i'm new to the rotary scene so it'll probably take me a few months to get things worked out on this car. i plan on dropping at least 200-400 dollars a month until i get this thing the way i want it to be. My main goal is to get a jspec tII front clip or either find someone to do the 3 rotor for me. What you all think?

phinsup 12-26-2004 10:16 AM

I think an oil filter wrench is a good investment LOL


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