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Title: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 May 2018, 07:43:00: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cht719-two-way-three-jaw-oil-filter-wre/

Any good?
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: annihilator on 18 May 2018, 08:24:55: No, but I can recommend this type :y
https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-long-handled-oil-filter-pliers-12-300mm/34733 (https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-long-handled-oil-filter-pliers-12-300mm/34733)
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Shackeng on 18 May 2018, 08:31:32: Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 May 2018, 07:43:00
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cht719-two-way-three-jaw-oil-filter-wre/

Any good?

Looks good, but accessibility will be key to its usefulness. :-\
I still use a chain strap wrench. :y
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Nick W on 18 May 2018, 08:33:35: Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 May 2018, 07:43:00
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cht719-two-way-three-jaw-oil-filter-wre/ (https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cht719-two-way-three-jaw-oil-filter-wre/)

Any good?

Yes.

Some 80grit sandpaper and a leather belt works well too.
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 May 2018, 08:59:15: On the Merc, it's a plastic cap on the oil filter, don't want to damage it.
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Nick W on 18 May 2018, 09:11:11: Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 May 2018, 08:59:15
On the Merc, it's a plastic cap on the oil filter, don't want to damage it.

The tool you showed is for metal spin-on filters.
If the plastic cap doesn't have a hex for a socket on it, you need to buy the specific tool that clamps the entire cap. These are readily available from all the usual tool suppliers or Ebay, singly or in sets.
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 May 2018, 09:17:07: Merc often need a special tool (or big slip joint pliers....)

https://www.toolstoday.co.uk/sealey-oil-filter-cap-wrench-o74-5mm-x-14-flutes-mercedes?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvqOyiOmO2wIVgbHtCh0llQKyEAQYAiABEgLHWPD_BwE
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 May 2018, 09:30:55: Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 May 2018, 09:17:07
Merc often need a special tool (or big slip joint pliers....)

https://www.toolstoday.co.uk/sealey-oil-filter-cap-wrench-o74-5mm-x-14-flutes-mercedes?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvqOyiOmO2wIVgbHtCh0llQKyEAQYAiABEgLHWPD_BwE

Just the job, I used big slip joint pliers, but they did mark the cap.
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 18 May 2018, 09:33:28: Are you hand polishing the engine bay like you used to on the 2.2?
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 May 2018, 16:36:57: Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 May 2018, 09:33:28
Are you hand polishing the engine bay like you used to on the 2.2?

Every other day :D
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: TD on 18 May 2018, 16:55:24: Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 May 2018, 09:33:28
Are you hand polishing the engine bay like you used to on the 2.2?

And the tailpipe ;D
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 May 2018, 17:35:38: Quote from: TD on 18 May 2018, 16:55:24
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 May 2018, 09:33:28
Are you hand polishing the engine bay like you used to on the 2.2?

And the tailpipe ;D

Every day :y ;)
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: TheBoy on 18 May 2018, 18:18:11: Oh to be retired.

My engine bay looks a proper mess. How the hell does dirt make it all the way up there. I know I live in a dusty area, but bloody hell :o
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: STEMO on 18 May 2018, 19:11:04: Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2018, 18:18:11
Oh to be retired.

My engine bay looks a proper mess. How the hell does dirt make it all the way up there. I know I live in a dusty area, but bloody hell :o
It's alright. I'll bet the back of my sofa is pretty minging, but nobody can see it. ;D
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Auto Addict on 18 May 2018, 20:13:28: Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2018, 18:18:11
Oh to be retired.

My engine bay looks a proper mess. How the hell does dirt make it all the way up there. I know I live in a dusty area, but bloody hell :o

If you'd got a decent car, like a Merc you'd find it didn't get very dirty to start with :D
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Auto Addict on 24 May 2018, 10:38:56: Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 May 2018, 09:17:07
Merc often need a special tool (or big slip joint pliers....)

https://www.toolstoday.co.uk/sealey-oil-filter-cap-wrench-o74-5mm-x-14-flutes-mercedes?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvqOyiOmO2wIVgbHtCh0llQKyEAQYAiABEgLHWPD_BwE

Arrived this morning, fits perfectly, wish I'd had it a week ago :y

Thanks Mark :y
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Andy B on 24 May 2018, 16:27:41: Quote from: Auto Addict on 24 May 2018, 10:38:56
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 May 2018, 09:17:07
Merc often need a special tool (or big slip joint pliers....)

https://www.toolstoday.co.uk/sealey-oil-filter-cap-wrench-o74-5mm-x-14-flutes-mercedes?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvqOyiOmO2wIVgbHtCh0llQKyEAQYAiABEgLHWPD_BwE

Arrived this morning, fits perfectly, wish I'd had it a week ago :y

Thanks Mark :y

I wonder if that's the one for my car too? :-\ I bought a pressed steel one for my oil filter ages back but it was too small so I've since used a chain strap type intended for a canister type.
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Auto Addict on 24 May 2018, 17:14:20: Quote from: Andy B on 24 May 2018, 16:27:41
Quote from: Auto Addict on 24 May 2018, 10:38:56
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 May 2018, 09:17:07
Merc often need a special tool (or big slip joint pliers....)

https://www.toolstoday.co.uk/sealey-oil-filter-cap-wrench-o74-5mm-x-14-flutes-mercedes?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvqOyiOmO2wIVgbHtCh0llQKyEAQYAiABEgLHWPD_BwE

Arrived this morning, fits perfectly, wish I'd had it a week ago :y

Thanks Mark :y

I wonder if that's the one for my car too? :-\ I bought a pressed steel one for my oil filter ages back but it was too small so I've since used a chain strap type intended for a canister type.

Measure the top of the filter cap, this Sealy one is 74.5mm, fits very snug.

Most on the market seem to be 76mm. The Laser one is very flimsy.
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Andy B on 24 May 2018, 18:00:54: Quote from: Auto Addict on 24 May 2018, 17:14:20
Quote from: Andy B on 24 May 2018, 16:27:41
Quote from: Auto Addict on 24 May 2018, 10:38:56
Quote from: Fuse 19 on 18 May 2018, 09:17:07
Merc often need a special tool (or big slip joint pliers....)

https://www.toolstoday.co.uk/sealey-oil-filter-cap-wrench-o74-5mm-x-14-flutes-mercedes?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvqOyiOmO2wIVgbHtCh0llQKyEAQYAiABEgLHWPD_BwE

Arrived this morning, fits perfectly, wish I'd had it a week ago :y

Thanks Mark :y

I wonder if that's the one for my car too? :-\ I bought a pressed steel one for my oil filter ages back but it was too small so I've since used a chain strap type intended for a canister type.

Measure the top of the filter cap, this Sealy one is 74.5mm, fits very snug.

Most on the market seem to be 76mm. The Laser one is very flimsy.

Will do. I'll bring my digital very near (vernier) home from work :y
Title: Re: Anybody used one of these?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 May 2018, 18:31:25: Quote from: Auto Addict on 18 May 2018, 20:13:28
Quote from: TheBoy on 18 May 2018, 18:18:11
Oh to be retired.

My engine bay looks a proper mess. How the hell does dirt make it all the way up there. I know I live in a dusty area, but bloody hell :o

If you'd got a decent car, like a Merc you'd find it didn't get very dirty to start with :D

Purely coincidental, no doubt. ;D