Oil filter wont budge

[D90mitch]

Trying to change the oil filter on the 200tdi - wont move an inch - even with the slackening tool. Any ideas as to how we can get it off? Its only been on there for 6 weeks / 500 miles (changing after head gasket failure few weeks back was told to change oil filter and oil)

Thanks.

 

[D90mitch]

Indeed a screwdriver and hammer could be used - but if that failed and it just ripped up the filter - then.... D:

 

[defenderlee]

yeh pierce the filter with a longish philips screwdriver then use that to turn the filter

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

use a chain wrench with an extension bar if its really tight.

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

D90 - channge yo usercp to say whereabouts yu are. someone close might have one close by.

 

[TheKeymeister]

Another vote for screwdriver and hammer, if it's really tight use a thick screwdriver, I've got a 1000v insulated one that does the job nicely

If that fails, stilsons/molegrips on the remains

 

[jamesmartin]

if its really tight chiseling the top rim round with a screw driver is thew only way id use a screw driver ,

 

[dellboy1959]

if its really tight chiseling the top rim round with a screw driver is thew only way id use a screw driver ,

+1 on that,If you punch a screwdriver through it and it still won't budge you've got a right headache on your hands.
It sounds like Goliath's big brother fitted that or no oil was smeared around the seal when it was fitted.

 

[D90mitch]

Thanks for the help - screwdriver and hammer did it in the end - took some though!

 

[COA]

Thanks for the help - screwdriver and hammer did it in the end - took some though!

If the normal approach fails then whacking it with a hammer normally does the job! I bet you got covered in oil in the process

 

[Soloby Rob]

Thanks for the help - screwdriver and hammer did it in the end - took some though!

Hope you oiled the sealing ring and didn't over tighten the new filter.