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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Auto Addict on 18 May 2018, 07:43:00
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https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cht719-two-way-three-jaw-oil-filter-wre/
Any good?
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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)
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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
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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.
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On the Merc, it's a plastic cap on the oil filter, don't want to damage it.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Are you hand polishing the engine bay like you used to on the 2.2?
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Are you hand polishing the engine bay like you used to on the 2.2?
Every other day :D
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Are you hand polishing the engine bay like you used to on the 2.2?
And the tailpipe ;D
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Are you hand polishing the engine bay like you used to on the 2.2?
And the tailpipe ;D
Every day :y ;)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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