Changed my oil last week, but ran into problems with the 74mm, 15-sided tool to remove the oil filter housing. The tool just slipped on the filter. It was a Fram tool (labeled as a 74-76mm) purchased at Canadian Tire.

When I saw that didn't work, I ran to Parts Source and bought another tool, this one labeled #2 size. Even worse fit. I returned both tools.

I'm planning to go buy the tool at DFC today. Anybody have better suggestions?

 

needs to be 76mm/14 flutes
Go to Partsource, ask them to get you the Jet Tools #H3372
http://jetequipment.com/en/product.p...2&groupid=1767

 

I got mine from Pelican. I used to have one of those adjustable types - it was crappy.

993GT: Is that hardwood in your garage or a car inside your house???

 

storing the car indoors, will also be dropping the engine in here too; very nice working environment
Last few years have done the same with my dad's ex-930 and his buddy's 914 racecar...just my 996 this year
Cheers,
Rob

 

OK... I was just thinking of the pounds per sq inch under each tire if it was on a main floor with a wooden sub structure under it instead of concrete.

 

haha no worries there, laminate floor over concrete

 

Why are you dropping the engine?

 

will be welding the coolant fittings and giving it a general check-over/refresh of any hoses, wires, check clamps etc., might be in great shape but is still 10years old; ensure it's reliable as can be on street and safe/durable on track

 

how are you dropping the engine in there? don't you need a hoist?

 

Hey Danny,
Will either be putting a scissor lift in(and lower engine/trans onto a rollertable and re-raise car up), or if hoist is a no-go will raise the car onto stands(and use floor/atv jacks to lower/remove driveline). Rear bumper beam needs to be about 3' above ground to have clearance.
Will try to take lots of pictures for reference for others.
Cheers,

 

I have super human strength, and eat my Wheaties, so I just use my fingers.

Peter

 

slip in a thin cloth in the tool then put it on the filter... works like a charm.

 

That is a very simple solution, and I should've tried it before returning the tool...

 

I used the standard wrech that keepa slipping of but then I put some sandpaper in it and held it in place with a small hydraulic jack. The filter housing should be only hand tight.

What coolang fitting are you plan to wled?

 

I've used the sandpaper technique myself before on a neighbours car, combined with a 3' breaker bar needless to say the dealer never changed the filter and I replaced the whole housing afterwards...the proper filter cap wrench was slipping and sandpaper gave it the grip.

There are 8 machined coolant fittings that are epoxied into a cast water manifold(top of engine) on 996/997 GT2/GT3/TT(with Mezger engines); epoxy fails with heat/time, solution is to re-epoxy and mechanically 'pin' the fittings, or weld. Common/biggest issue on these cars. I am doing it before it causes big issue on track or lets me down on the street.

Cheers,