Cant remove oil filter ?!?!?!

fizzer · 12/07/2005, 16h41

I do my own oil changes on my Z1000 and the last two that I've done I've been forced to leave the old filter on the bike. I cant turn the damn thing. I've tried to use the oil filter clamps (like the ones they use for cars) but they are all too big for the bike filter.

Any suggestions ?

Babygirl · 12/07/2005, 16h47

I had that problem too, Diablo lend me a tool you put at the end of a wrachet and it worked. You can get a cheap plastic one at Canadian tire for 5$. Some will suggest to pass a screwdriver through and than rotate the screwdriver, the problem with that is the filter might tear in two and now you're really screwed.

speedfreak · 12/07/2005, 16h51

use the one's with rubber straps they sell them at canadian tire set's of three s,m,l they work great on anything

**chaosExpanding** · 12/07/2005, 16h57

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use the one's with rubber straps they sell them at canadian tire set's of three s,m,l they work great on anything

I tried those. The strap is not strong enough. I did the screwdriver through the filter and it worked for me.

Syd · 12/07/2005, 16h58

fizzer,

or use rubber gloves, and make sure not to overtight the new one.

The last filter has been a bit harder to remove on my Z but I managed to do it w/ the rubber tool (boa constrictor)..

Syd

maxpat82 · 12/07/2005, 19h20

Un paire de channel lock peu faire des miracle aussi!

Asphalt_Surfer · 12/07/2005, 19h47

a screwdriver ,punch it all the way and turn!!!!!
thas the last resort!!!

FIKS · 12/07/2005, 20h40

yep the screwdriver tricks work perfect, just don't forget to place an oil bucket beneath it

**V-Force** · 12/07/2005, 20h46

I would go for the channel lock

fizzer · 13/07/2005, 10h21

The filter tool is hard to find that small (already tried).

....I thought about those rubber strap/clamps they sell at Canadian Tire.

as far as the screwdriver goes, what do you do ? Do you just poke a screwdriver right through the middle of it ?

12/07/2005, 16h41	#1 (permalink)
fizzer Stunter Date d'inscription: février 2003 Localisation: Laval Messages: 315 Pouvoir de réputation: 0 Reputation: 10 Moto: 2003 636	Cant remove oil filter ?!?!?! I do my own oil changes on my Z1000 and the last two that I've done I've been forced to leave the old filter on the bike. I cant turn the damn thing. I've tried to use the oil filter clamps (like the ones they use for cars) but they are all too big for the bike filter. Any suggestions ?

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12/07/2005, 16h47	#2 (permalink)
Babygirl World champion Date d'inscription: mai 2003 Localisation: St-Zotique Messages: 967 Pouvoir de réputation: 7 Reputation: 17 Moto: Plus rien....pour l'instant!	I had that problem too, Diablo lend me a tool you put at the end of a wrachet and it worked. You can get a cheap plastic one at Canadian tire for 5$. Some will suggest to pass a screwdriver through and than rotate the screwdriver, the problem with that is the filter might tear in two and now you're really screwed.

12/07/2005, 16h51	#3 (permalink)
speedfreak Stunter Date d'inscription: février 2003 Localisation: Chateauguay Messages: 406 Pouvoir de réputation: 0 Reputation: 10 Moto: BUSA	use the one's with rubber straps they sell them at canadian tire set's of three s,m,l they work great on anything

12/07/2005, 16h58	#5 (permalink)
Syd Stunter Date d'inscription: mars 2005 Localisation: Rimouski Messages: 259 Pouvoir de réputation: 0 Reputation: 10 Moto: z1000 '04	fizzer, or use rubber gloves, and make sure not to overtight the new one. The last filter has been a bit harder to remove on my Z but I managed to do it w/ the rubber tool (boa constrictor).. Syd

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Asphalt_Surfer World champion Date d'inscription: mai 2004 Localisation: montreal-nord Messages: 1 025 Pouvoir de réputation: 0 Reputation: 10	a screwdriver ,punch it all the way and turn!!!!! thas the last resort!!!

12/07/2005, 20h40	#8 (permalink)
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13/07/2005, 10h21	#10 (permalink)
fizzer Stunter Date d'inscription: février 2003 Localisation: Laval Messages: 315 Pouvoir de réputation: 0 Reputation: 10 Moto: 2003 636	The filter tool is hard to find that small (already tried). ....I thought about those rubber strap/clamps they sell at Canadian Tire. as far as the screwdriver goes, what do you do ? Do you just poke a screwdriver right through the middle of it ?