Having just spent a few hours trying and failing to get the oil filter housing off on a td6 albeit without a socket (adjustable spanner, mole grips, water pump spanner, chain oil filter wrench) I have a question or two:
1. I am worried about the amount of force I am having to use and am scared I will break mounting bracket or plastic cover whatever method I use. Is it actually going to be any better with a socket and if so what size? Seems that 36mm is the size for similar BMW and MG ZT filters (BMW derived) but cant find a conclusive size on here.
2. Will a rubber plumbers strap type remover be better do you think?
3. How thick is the plastic cover as I was considering drilling partial thickness holes in the hex top to use an angle grinder disc change wrench. Or even use the old blunt chisel and hammer but I imagine this type approach to undo the thread would be better if I had a spare cover to put on should disasters occur.
4. Is it best when engine is hot or cold ie will the metal part of the housing expanding when the engines hot make it easier? I cant visualise how its screwed together to be honest!
All help very welcome!
PS this service was prompted by a remap this week by emaps which has proved highly successful at improving acceleration, improving auto upchanges to more relazing higher gears and subsequently increasing fuel efficiency.
Cheers
T
1. I am worried about the amount of force I am having to use and am scared I will break mounting bracket or plastic cover whatever method I use. Is it actually going to be any better with a socket and if so what size? Seems that 36mm is the size for similar BMW and MG ZT filters (BMW derived) but cant find a conclusive size on here.
2. Will a rubber plumbers strap type remover be better do you think?
3. How thick is the plastic cover as I was considering drilling partial thickness holes in the hex top to use an angle grinder disc change wrench. Or even use the old blunt chisel and hammer but I imagine this type approach to undo the thread would be better if I had a spare cover to put on should disasters occur.
4. Is it best when engine is hot or cold ie will the metal part of the housing expanding when the engines hot make it easier? I cant visualise how its screwed together to be honest!
All help very welcome!
PS this service was prompted by a remap this week by emaps which has proved highly successful at improving acceleration, improving auto upchanges to more relazing higher gears and subsequently increasing fuel efficiency.
Cheers
T
