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[mahony]

I have a problem with my oil filter in that i cannot remove the cap off of the housing ( paper element type ) obviously the last numpty who did it overtightened the  cap, now the  whole housing just spins around when i try to loosen it off,i know there is a coversion to convert back to a canister type and i could cut off of the top with a suitable tool,but my question is, has anyone on here been able to use a tool  of some discription to hold the housing in place and remove the cap with out damaging it. 

[I_want_an_Omega]

Hi,

The conversion piece has gone up significantly in price! Its now £12.15.

HTH.

Rob

[Kevin Wood]

I have heard mention that a normal oil filter chain / strap type wrench will do the job of holding the housing still.

Failing that, can you keep spinning the housing until it unscrews completely and separate on the bench?

Kevin

[mahony]

i already have the conversion kit from last year  , i did try to unscrew it as you say kevin but it just keeps spinning and will not unscrew anyfurther,i was thinking mabye water pump pliers may do it.