996/Boxster oil filter housing removal tool
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After struggling to loosen the oil filter housing on my '99C4, I am determined to purchase the correct tool for the next time. I noticed that Pelican has these for $37US. This will be more than $50 Canadian with exchange and shipping.
Then, I noticed a bunch of similar tools at Canadian Tire. A cup with flutes to match the housing, with a hex for a socket at the bottom. These are going for less than ten bucks. Here's the question:
Does one of the CTC products (there are about 4 sizes) fit the oil filter housing on the 996 or Boxster? Secondly, do these hard plastic tools stand up to the job? I believe the factory tool, and the one from Pelican is metal. I believe the torque to remove and install the Porsche filter housing is quite a bit more than on other cars.
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...Rickker
Then, I noticed a bunch of similar tools at Canadian Tire. A cup with flutes to match the housing, with a hex for a socket at the bottom. These are going for less than ten bucks. Here's the question:
Does one of the CTC products (there are about 4 sizes) fit the oil filter housing on the 996 or Boxster? Secondly, do these hard plastic tools stand up to the job? I believe the factory tool, and the one from Pelican is metal. I believe the torque to remove and install the Porsche filter housing is quite a bit more than on other cars.
Thanks.
...Rickker
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If it fits then it'll standup. It's only a housing and it's not cranked on. I forget offhand the torque and cup size. When I get back from the barn I can give you the numbers.
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I think the metal ones are the best but the plastic cup should be fine in most cases. Like you mention torqueing it on isn't the same as removal. ![Wink](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
As Brian said, he broke his. For ten bucks it's worth a shot imho. You just don't want to break the filter housing.
I've got another 3 weeks before I do my oil change etc and put my Boxster to bed.
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As Brian said, he broke his. For ten bucks it's worth a shot imho. You just don't want to break the filter housing.
I've got another 3 weeks before I do my oil change etc and put my Boxster to bed.
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Thanks for the replies, Brian and Sputter. I believe NAPA has some metal ones, but I will have to jack up my 996 to measure the OD of the housing, and count the number of flutes. I just completed my oil change, so I really don't need the tool until likely about a year from now.
...Rickker
...Rickker