goodwin74

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

cripsr6

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

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

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

ColinRX7

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

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

I'll be glad once i get this rotary thing under control. lol. i never knew an rx7 could kick my *** 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.

phinsup

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

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

I think an oil filter wrench is a good investment LOL