Re: Filter wrenches

From: Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)
Date: Wed May 19 1999 - 15:47:31 EDT


My old SnapOn Oil Filter Pliers work perfectly...no slippage either.

At 12:26 PM 05/19/1999 -0700, you wrote:
>
>Tried that kind (had 2 that I threw out) but they just slipped on the filter
>even though they were the right size. By the time they got enough loading on
>them to apply torque, there was no room to move them. I ended up buying an
>"articulated" ring wrench. It's like a band wrench but it's a hard ring with
>joints. It has teeth on the inside of the ring and it doesn't adjust much
>(you have to buy the right size as each wrench only fits a couple of filter
>sizes). I got the one for my filters and zip! It worked like a charm. No
>wrestling, no excess slack to take up, just slip on, twist and go...
>
>Shaun H.
>
>---original message---
>Use band type filter wrench. Go in from under the hood (not up from under
>the chassis). once the wrench is on apply firm, steady pressure. At first
>you'll get about a 1/16 of a turn movement. Loosen and reset the wrench and
>proceed as before. Soon it will be turning 1/4 turn. Reset wrench again to
>the right position for optimum leverage and continue with the steady
>pressure. Trust me, it will suddenly break loose for you. The filter
>always tightens way up on me too, but I have yet to fail getting it off with
>the band type remover. It's as good as a done deal. Your problems are over
>in this department.
>Bob



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