Oil filter problem

[Simon H]

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 ?

[Bloodyaussie]

Stab through the thing with a long screw driver and turn..

[mudski]

Stab through the thing with a long screw driver and turn..

Sure fire way of removing a stuck filter.

[Simon H]

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

[my third 256]

put a plastic bag over it when unscrewing

[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?

[rkinsey]

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-Jaw-Oil-Filter-Wrench-Silver-Tone-for-Vehicle-New-/171373287682?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=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

[Simon H]

Thanks for the advise people

[MudRunnerTD]

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.