Hmmm i did see the chain wrenches.... Il go back to the garage in a bit and see if i can budge it
That looks like a blood good idea actually!
That looks like a blood good idea actually! </blockquote>[/size]You have to fiddle it from the side behind the downpipes and slide it on then with a short extension on your socket poke that through the middle of the pipes and loosen only then draw out the socket and take the wrench off the filter and carry on undoing with your hands / fingertips ------------ expect to spill it all over your pipes underneath ---- and then the floor. [/size]
Quote from: Tubz1983 on 19 February 2017, 12:28:48 pmHmmm i did see the chain wrenches.... Il go back to the garage in a bit and see if i can budge it I use a oil filter spanner that attaches to a socket set like this (random internet grab for the picture) https://www.motorcycleparts-hornig.com/BMW-S-1000-RR/Spares/Oil-filter-spanner-Wrench-size-74-mm.html
try a chain wrench before a screwdriver.
And if the screwdriver doesn't work cos oil filters are only made of thin metal .. you're focced
I use one of these http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/hand-tools/halfords-advanced-adjustable-oil-filter-removerFits a range of sizes and the legs tighten their grip as you turn it. Never had a problem getting a filter off with it.
Quote from: Graham53 on 19 February 2017, 11:08:00 pmAnd if the screwdriver doesn't work cos oil filters are only made of thin metal .. you're foccedOnce had the screwdriver trick not work after chain and belt wrenches just crushed the casing. If you are VERY careful you can cut the filter baseplate into pieces without damaging the mating surface on the crankcase but it's not something I would recommend. Still had a job getting the final piece of the baseplate off the thread. I think the thread had been damaged by an earlier attempt to screwdriver it off.Normally use K&N filters now with nice 17mm nut on them
Quote from: Jamieg285 on 20 February 2017, 01:04:08 pmI use one of these http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/hand-tools/halfords-advanced-adjustable-oil-filter-removerFits a range of sizes and the legs tighten their grip as you turn it. Never had a problem getting a filter off with it.is their enough room for one of those on a fazer its pretty tight for space in their
Quote from: daviee on 20 February 2017, 06:20:44 pmQuote from: Jamieg285 on 20 February 2017, 01:04:08 pmI use one of these http://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/hand-tools/halfords-advanced-adjustable-oil-filter-removerFits a range of sizes and the legs tighten their grip as you turn it. Never had a problem getting a filter off with it.is their enough room for one of those on a fazer its pretty tight for space in theirYes, it does fit. You have to wiggle it on from the side, then attach the wratchet via an extension piece.