Stuck oil filter

[samfrank]

2013 Norge.
Try as I might I can not get the thing to budge. I've used the cup type that fit to the underside with a ratchet but the fit is not snug enough. Trying the spring loaded type that fits better but still no luck. Perhaps I'm just not strong enough and will have my 33 y. o.  son try it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Sam

[blackcat]

I have had the same problem and used the Guzzi filter wrench with the two prongs which puncture the filter. A bit messy but it works. If your wrench has some holes (or drill two)you can hammer  some short nails or use some short drywall screws with the same result.

[Bisbonian]

There are a few different sizes of the cup type which are close but don't interchange. Make sure the flute shape matches your filter.

I have a couple different ones which look very much the same but fit differently.

A different brand filter for the same application may use a different wrench.

Be sure to oil the filter seal when you install the new one.

[RinkRat II]

 You can cut a strip of sandpaper to the width of the flutes in the filter wrench and it will take up some slack and help the grip. Grit side toward filter.


    Paul 

[Vasco DG]

If I have problems with over-tightened filters and the cap wrench slipping I find just adding a couple of layers of clean rag, (Cotton sheeting is best.) over the cap wrench and hammering it on will give the required extra grip. I don't recommend puncturing the filter in any way, the casing is very thin and you'll run the risk of just tearing it to pieces and leaving the base stuck on its mount.

If the worst comes to the worst you can simply drop the sump, (Have a new gasket on hand as it will probably rip.) and have at it with a chain or strap wrench but it shouldn't be necessary.

Pete

[samfrank]

When my son, who is twice as strong as me, couldn't budge it I figured something is NOT right here. I reversed the ratchet direction and.....off it comes! I was following the "lefty lucey" rule but guess the threads are reversed or I'm just a mental deficient!!
Sam

[Vasco DG]

Errrr? Sam? It's a conventional thread but it's upside down. Think about it........

Pete

[samfrank]

Believe me, I thought about I!.

[canuguzzi]

Run a search on this subject.  I found the tool to end all tools for this problem.  It is guaranteed to work.  No pulling the oil pan,  gripper wrenches,  or screw driver through the filter.

It works every time,  no guess work and no wasting time which is what usually ends up happening.

[LowRyter]

Channel Locks ?

[canuguzzi]

The cryptic response.  It would probably take fewer words to describe the process.

It isn't a process and from my recollection,  pictures were included and it took some effort to document how everything works.  I figured the least effort is to run a simple search, the kind people that created and maintain this site did a lot of work to provide the search feature.

Just how hard is a search for "stuck oil filter"?

Here is the result.  http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=72150.0