I can't be arsed to read through all the pages, so assuming you've still not got any further, why don't you just unbolt the entire filter housing from the block (2 bolts?) and then stick the canister in a vice and tap the housing around with a nylon hammer to split the two?
Blimy i hadnt checked back on this in a while! but today i popped out and bought myself one of these:
Draper 75 - 120mm Capacity Three Leg Oil Filter Wrench : Tooled-Up.com
WOOHOOOO,IT WORKED, POPPED IT RIGHT OFF,
Ropes, chains, straps and clamps ain't gonna help in this case though are they.![]()
haha! the filter housing is only 2 bolts? i find this out now? well cack to that. ohwel.. another useful tool to add to the collection![]()
tis 4I did mention to look at that, I know the 200tdi is only 2 bolts but not sure on 300 I thought it was more