dme

I'll tackle it again tonight. So far I have

1. started with a plastic cap (3/8 ratchet) - rachet square striped.
2. steel cap with 3/8 inch rachet connector - slipped and spun around the filter
3. steel oil filter band wrench - simply crushed in the side
4. tapped a screw driver through perpendicular, turned and ripped the metal side
5. flexible strap all the way to the base with 1/2'' rachet connection - finished crushing the can

Tonight I will try two things, some type of pin setup using the drain holes, or cut one side down (skin) and try to find an angle where I can use a punch and hammer to turn the thing using a drain hole. Funny thing is, I never try to put these things on tight because of the awkward position. Thanks for the ideas and drawings.

75ohm

Please mind the metal shavings!

MAD MAC

Be careful with that mess. You'll have to use some kind of home made tool to stick in the holes.

dme

Always at the top of my mind. The way things are going I'll probably break something off down in the drain holes.

75ohm

Ah... that's why we have magnets!

RMills944

I've just punched a screwdriver through the side and used it like a handle before. The problem is tightening the filter too much. You only need a bout 3/4 turn pas hand tight

ejsaenz

Items you will need:

sliding T-handle

• Sliding T-handle for sockets.
• Extension Bar for T-handle (as long as needed)
• Wrench to fit end of Extension as leverage.
• 2 long cap screws with large washers that fit in holes (not sheet metal screws.)

Insert the two Cap screws w/ washers that fit in the holes.

Put extension on t-bar, place t-bar under washers.

With wrench on square end of extension try turning filter off.

EDIT* -- I used 1/2 inch set for illustration, 1/4 inch should work just fine, see a few threads down for more suggestions.

75ohm

Desperate times call for desperate measures! Good innovation there!

dme

ejsaenz
I like the idea, but don't forget I'm really tight on space. These have all given me some good ideas. Looks like everybody loves a creative challenge. I can't believe they expect me to work this afternoon when I could be home working on the car.

ejsaenz

I forgot to mention in my post, I used 1/2 inch drive only for illustrative purposes, and that I didn't have any 1/4 inch nearby. 1/4inch should be able to work for you. Plus if you use fender washers you may be able to cup them a little to help hold the t-handle in place. You may have to use a universal joint socket (tape it up so it doesn't wobble as much) or wobble extension to help with the clearance issues. Keep adding extensions as needed for clearance!

dme

Success at last. It just took my water line tool a couple bolts and six wood braces. The bolts through the braces mounting holes were the perfect size so that when I put bolts through the mounting holes they were nearly perfectly lined up with two crosswise drain holes. The water main tool fit over the brace/bolt combo and I had plenty of room to torque away. Thanks for the ideas everybody.

MAD MAC

way to go

95Juan

doesnt it make you feel good when you defeat your car when it tries to bust your *****?

it's a victory that all of us will feel eventually.

Rrrockhound

Gee, I've always been able to remove my oil filter with my bare hand. I guess that's not normal.

Mikerex

i had this happen with a ford probe (pos),finally got the filter off and took it in the back yard and urinated on it. sweet revenge!