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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: omegaman2 on 17 September 2007, 13:37:58

Title: oil filter
Post by: omegaman2 on 17 September 2007, 13:37:58
is there an easier way of removing filter from 2.2dti  its at the back and low down ,ihave changed it several times  each time a bloody pest as i have to borrow my paw in llaws truck sized sockets and extensions :question
Title: Re: oil filter
Post by: dbug on 17 September 2007, 23:48:39
If its the chuck away canister type - smack a large screwdriver thro it and twist!  Never fails.
Title: Re: oil filter
Post by: TheBoy on 17 September 2007, 23:52:05
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If its the chuck away canister type - smack a large screwdriver thro it and twist!  Never fails.
paper element on 2.2dti ;)
Title: Re: oil filter
Post by: dbug on 17 September 2007, 23:54:42
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If its the chuck away canister type - smack a large screwdriver thro it and twist!  Never fails.
paper element on 2.2dti ;)

Whoops - shouldn't smack a screwdriver thro it then!!
Title: Re: oil filter
Post by: Markie on 17 September 2007, 23:55:37
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If its the chuck away canister type - smack a large screwdriver thro it and twist!  Never fails.
paper element on 2.2dti ;)

then its that darn cannister......

try sticking a 1/2" ratchet in it - no socket attached to remove the lid off the cannister