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16th November 2014, 06:59 PM
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Oil filter problem
I went to service the 1998 GU patrol today and can't get the oil filter off. I have a strap and clamp oil filter removers and it's done up so tight I can't undo it. Must of been done up by a gorilla. Any ideas would be appreciated ?
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16th November 2014 06:59 PM
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16th November 2014, 07:03 PM
#2
Stab through the thing with a long screw driver and turn..
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16th November 2014, 09:57 PM
#3
Originally Posted by
Bloodyaussie
Stab through the thing with a long screw driver and turn..
Sure fire way of removing a stuck filter.
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17th November 2014, 12:51 AM
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I was thinking of doing this but it's gonna make a big mess. If all else fails I reckon it the way to go. Thanks guys
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17th November 2014, 07:18 AM
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Legendary
put a plastic bag over it when unscrewing
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17th November 2014, 10:10 AM
#6
Remember reading years back about a simple tray with a hose attached being made to bolt under the filters to drain oil away during filter change. At the time the poster got several orders from interested Patrol owners.
Maybe there is info here somewhere?
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17th November 2014, 10:18 AM
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Patrol Guru
G'day Simon,
I had exactly the same issue on my Explorer the other weekend (I was the gorilla that did it up too tight this time....) and I used a two way three jaw oil filter wrench and a long bar to get mine off.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Two-Way-3...item27e6a4d902
I did put a large screwdriver through mine at first but because of the location of the oil filter I couldn't turn it enough. So it just made a big mess.
Cheers,
Rob
Last edited by rkinsey; 17th November 2014 at 10:20 AM.
Just about to jump into my next Patrol. A 2001 GU II TB45E .
WARNING!: Do not ever use a towball as a recovery point. They are not rated and can become a deadly projectile during a recovery if they snap off, and they have done so with tragic results in the past.
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19th November 2014, 10:02 PM
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Thanks for the advise people
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19th November 2014, 10:08 PM
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Moderator
Originally Posted by
Nightjar
Remember reading years back about a simple tray with a hose attached being made to bolt under the filters to drain oil away during filter change. At the time the poster got several orders from interested Patrol owners.
Maybe there is info here somewhere?
The guys name is Chicken, he is a member here and made his tray to suit the early (GQ) TD42s. At the time I bought 2. I love the one on the GQ. Unfortunately it did not fit the GUIV! Damn it! I hassled Chicken over the next few years as did a few blokes.
A month ago I received a prototype of the series 2 Chicken Oil Tray for TD42s all models. I have fitted it and it works a treat. Stropp was also in the testing group.
I am hopeful that Chicken will become a Vendor here in the coming weeks and I will be happy to recommend his product to everyone with a TD42.
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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