Mack Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 Has anyone had any success with a particular syle of oil filter spanner for the spin on conversion? I'm doing my first oil change of my GT6 and the spin on filter is refusing to spin off! There seems to be various different types so I wondered if anyone had a recommendation? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 It is tight especially if you have the filter angled down as much as possible so I use one of these but with the threaded rod reduced in length to make it easier to get a bit of movement. Youve only got to get it unstuck and then do it by hand.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 I've the same type for use on my 13/60 although I only needed it the first time I changed the filter, the previous owner must have used something of the sort to tighten it. Hand tight is all it needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 Fraid Im a bit of a wimp so use the tool to nip the new filter up - well I really dont want it loosening off😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted August 13 Author Report Share Posted August 13 Great, thanks for the recommendations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 Hello All I have used that type for years ! Plus I admit I use it to nip it up a touch as often it is difficult to get a grip on some of them? Roger ps the Good ones tell you how much to turn when all slack has gone and I oil the seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 I got athritic fingers and one of these Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted August 13 Report Share Posted August 13 14 minutes ago, dougbgt6 said: I got athritic fingers Mine are on the way but not arrived just yet 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 And this works for me https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cht721-73-85mm-oil-filter-band-wrench/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 Always in the past when I had a Herald used the subtle approach, knock a screwdriver through it and use same as a lever. Had my Vitesse for about thirty years, always stuck with the standard setup, bought a conversion years ago it still sits in its box. Regards Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 you wonder why so many gorrila's work on our cars most have the instructions finger nip then 1/4 turn is all it needs i have a little used chain( its a motor bike chain) and a 1/2" drive for your ratchet there are so many versions you cant test them all Ha ! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 3 hours ago, 68vitesse said: Always in the past when I had a Herald used the subtle approach, knock a screwdriver through it and use same as a lever. Had my Vitesse for about thirty years, always stuck with the standard setup, bought a conversion years ago it still sits in its box. Regards Paul. Its a messy enough job as it is without sticking screwdrivers through full filters! True the spin on adaptor does make it more difficult especially if youve still got the side valance fitted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 1 hour ago, johny said: True the spin on adaptor does make it more difficult especially if youve still got the side valance fitted... Swap the car for a 13/60, no hassles removing the filter 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 I use one of these from Halfords, easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 Is it alright to nip up the new filter with one of those? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 1 hour ago, johny said: Is it alright to nip up the new filter with one of those? Nice shape teeth, thin walled oil filter and my luck? NO! 🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 I use it for removal only, with a nitrile glove on I can easily tighten the new one enough by hand. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 14 Report Share Posted August 14 And youve got a vitesse with spin on filter angled as low as possible plus valences Steve? I feel much happier tweeking my new filter thats got to last two years with a tool of some kind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 If you have sufficient access room try one of these three-legged guys on a ratchet, there are varying qualities but mine is more solid than the one in the photo and works very well: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 15 hours ago, Steve P said: I use it for removal only, with a nitrile glove on I can easily tighten the new one enough by hand Me to only for removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 17 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: If you have sufficient access room try one of these three-legged guys on a ratchet, there are varying qualities but mine is more solid than the one in the photo and works very well: Bought one of those but not enough access on a Vitesse with a spin on angled down. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 I found this works well in confined spaces with a rachet wrench Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 1 hour ago, Colin Lindsay said: If you have sufficient access room try one of these three-legged guys on a ratchet, there are varying qualities but mine is more solid than the one in the photo and works very well: WED it works for me too Colin had mine 25 yrs and used successfully on many cars Te Vitesse I’ve stuck with the original cartridge never liked the restrictive angle of the metal canister fitment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 I'm spoiled with the easy side-of-block access to the Heralds! One thing I've noticed about some of the moderns I've been working on, too: the oil filter is now on top of the engine, often at the front, so a doddle to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted August 15 Report Share Posted August 15 Yes Ive seen that so it can be done although how theres no filter drain back issues I dont know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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