Problem removing oil filter. - Page 3 - SV650.org

yorkie_chris · 17-05-09, 01:17 PM

Manual also says to lubricate caliper pistons with brake fluid

17-05-09, 01:52 PM

Oil filter removal tools are a waste of time all you need is a strong flat head screw driver and a hammer.

Drive it through smack it take it out repeat. once loose spin the filter off by hand ( use a cloth there will be oil everywhere and sharp pieces of metal). just becareful not to hit the thread but in the middle.

then to put the new one on i just do what everyone else does.

all the best

MJP

yorkie_chris · 17-05-09, 01:57 PM

So tool on, spin it with ratchet is not worth it compared to getting a sweat on, getting oil everywhere and probably cutting yourself on the demolished filter?

I'll keep the tool cheers.

Also I've removed some filters fitted by dealers, it seems with an impact gun, where the filter was on so tight a screwdriver was just making a slot instead of moving the filter!

17-05-09, 01:17 PM	#21
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Problem removing oil filter. Manual also says to lubricate caliper pistons with brake fluid __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

17-05-09, 01:52 PM	#22
parkinmj Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Problem removing oil filter. Oil filter removal tools are a waste of time all you need is a strong flat head screw driver and a hammer. Drive it through smack it take it out repeat. once loose spin the filter off by hand ( use a cloth there will be oil everywhere and sharp pieces of metal). just becareful not to hit the thread but in the middle. then to put the new one on i just do what everyone else does. all the best MJP

17-05-09, 01:57 PM	#23
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Problem removing oil filter. So tool on, spin it with ratchet is not worth it compared to getting a sweat on, getting oil everywhere and probably cutting yourself on the demolished filter? I'll keep the tool cheers. Also I've removed some filters fitted by dealers, it seems with an impact gun, where the filter was on so tight a screwdriver was just making a slot instead of moving the filter! __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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