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Po' riggity · 09-04-2007, 05:25 PM

Ok, so cal guys.. specifically the mountain guys... I need some help. The lube jockey that changed the oil on the tow rig put the oil filter on too tight the last time, and in trying to get it off, it doesn't want to budge much. I got it to go 1/4 of a turn, with my beefy 120 lb frame

. In frustration, I jammed a screwdriver through it hoping that would work. Well, surprise, it didn't. Now, I have a truck I can't drive, and an oil filter with holes in it. Anyone wanna come help me try and get this damn thing off, so I can continue with my oil change?
Scott

benttoy · 09-04-2007, 06:01 PM

Have you try ed a strap type filter wrench?

Po' riggity · 09-04-2007, 06:07 PM

tried a strap, and bent it. I am gonna try two strap filter wrenches, and two people.. one on the bottom of the filter, one on the top. Next step is an end cap filter wrench if that doesnt work.
Scot

mobil1syn · 09-04-2007, 06:56 PM

when i worked at grease monkey we had a strap that was attached to a metal bar that used a breaker bar. worked great. have you tried channel locks?

like this

benttoy · 09-04-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mobil1syn

when i worked at grease monkey we had a strap that was attached to a metal bar that used a breaker bar. worked great. have you tried channel locks?

like this

thats the kind I was talking about.

Po' riggity · 09-04-2007, 07:47 PM

I will look for that type tomorrow. Its got to work better than a regular metal strap filter wrench. On the plus side ( I think) when I took the passenger side tire off the truck, I realized it was also time for front brake pads.. FAWK. LOL.. Good thing I have more than one vehicle lol.
Scott

mobil1syn · 09-04-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Po' riggity

I will look for that type tomorrow. Its got to work better than a regular metal strap filter wrench. On the plus side ( I think) when I took the passenger side tire off the truck, I realized it was also time for front brake pads.. FAWK. LOL.. Good thing I have more than one vehicle lol.
Scott

you dont need brake pads, you need a jake brake to increase the life of your current pads. your going about this all wrong.

sears has them listed online

Po' riggity · 09-04-2007, 08:25 PM

Tell the Jake Brake thing to the wife.. Hell.. I'd love to have one.. but its just not in the cards LOL..
Scott

EarlKann · 09-04-2007, 08:34 PM

You need me to come over???

mobil1syn · 09-04-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Po' riggity

Tell the Jake Brake thing to the wife.. Hell.. I'd love to have one.. but its just not in the cards LOL..
Scott

id be more than happy to pention on your behalf ... not sure if i would help ya, but it would be fun.

EarlKann · 09-04-2007, 08:49 PM

Where'd he go?

mobil1syn · 09-05-2007, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by EarlKann

Where'd he go?

he had to go take a bath cause 9 is bed time

EarlKann · 09-05-2007, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mobil1syn

he had to go take a bath cause 9 is bed time

glenns89 · 09-05-2007, 11:14 AM

You know, I have 2 rubber strap wrenches from Lowes ( I think) and I take filters off with them and they work great even when oily. I like the strap you guys are showing too. Maybe I will get one of those too just in case.

NutRunner · 09-05-2007, 11:46 AM

Since an oil filter is little more than a beer can with socks in it, how about cutting off the body, removing the paper element, clean off the oil enough to heat up the head nut so you can break it loose, or strip off the threads to your filter head, then run over to the stealership to buy a new filter head, put it on with a new filter, oil er up and then send the bills to JiffeeLOOB.
Good ruck!

RoCkSkuLLz · 09-05-2007, 12:37 PM

all the more reason to be doing your OWN oil changes po' riggity

As for the jake brake, try using the po' mans jake brake and downshit that f-in landyacht until you can convince the wife to let you go jake!

mobil1syn · 09-05-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RoCkSkuLLz

all the more reason to be doing your OWN oil changes po' riggity

As for the jake brake, try using the po' mans jake brake and downshit that f-in landyacht until you can convince the wife to let you go jake!

or he could just step up and tell the wifey whats going to happen since he is the man of the house and she should just go back to the kitchen to finish dinner and deal with it

Po' riggity · 09-05-2007, 08:07 PM

Damn.. I leave for a few minutes and get TRASHED LOL.. Anyhow.. I got the damn filter off. Just a little brute force, a BFH, and lots of F bombs, and off it came. I do my own oil changes 99% of the time, this last one I was just WAY over on, and had the case of amsoil in the truck, so I stopped and told them to use the Amsoil in the back with filter. I will never go to anyone ever again for an oil change, I can tell you that! The filter is now on HAND TIGHT. Donald, I tried to call your cell, but you musta been on your way home or something. No answer, and I decided not to leave a message. Thanks for the help guys, and you can bet I am gonna go buy one of those strap filter wrenches like Mobil1syn posted.. I broke two filter wrenches on this job, and almost broke the 3rd LOL...
Scott

Po' riggity · 09-05-2007, 08:08 PM

Thats the beauty of the 6 spd, I CAN downshift easily. I don't really tow enough to justify a jake brake, or I'd have one!
Scott

mobil1syn · 09-05-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Po' riggity

Thats the beauty of the 6 spd, I CAN downshift easily. I don't really tow enough to justify a jake brake, or I'd have one!
Scott

jake brakes arent for towing, theyre for being cool. sheesh. if i had a diesel lawnmower, id have a jake brake.

EarlKann · 09-05-2007, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Po' riggity

Just a little brute force, a BFH, and lots of F bombs, and off it came.

So, you had Stacey do it?

Sorry I missed your call. Keep the number and try it anytime your in a jam.

mobil1syn · 09-05-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EarlKann

So, you had Stacey do it?

Sorry I missed your call. Keep the number and try it anytime your in a jam.

what about when hes in a jelly or maybe a perserve?

EarlKann · 09-05-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mobil1syn

what about when hes in a jelly or maybe a perserve?

I like grape.

makeupqueEn · 09-05-2007, 09:52 PM

Donald, Im gonna send ya a PM with my home number. If I am at home, and you gotta get ahold of me, my cell doesn't get service.... Hence the reason I didn't get your message till the next day LOL..
Scott

mobil1syn · 09-05-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EarlKann

I like grape.

hmm pbgj (peanut butter and grape jelly) incase youve lost your decoder ring.

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glenns89 Mr Mom Join Date: Jul 2007 Member # 94897 Location: rancho cucamonga, so cal Posts: 1,592	You know, I have 2 rubber strap wrenches from Lowes ( I think) and I take filters off with them and they work great even when oily. I like the strap you guys are showing too. Maybe I will get one of those too just in case. __________________ 89 jimmy D60/ff14bolt/400/203/205. Detroit rear, open front for now.

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RoCkSkuLLz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5809 Location: CA Posts: 1,384	all the more reason to be doing your OWN oil changes po' riggity As for the jake brake, try using the po' mans jake brake and downshit that f-in landyacht until you can convince the wife to let you go jake! __________________ [B][url]www.OFFROAD-REVIEW.com[/url][/B]

09-05-2007, 11:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
NutRunner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Member # 98320 Location: Big Bear California Posts: 4	Since an oil filter is little more than a beer can with socks in it, how about cutting off the body, removing the paper element, clean off the oil enough to heat up the head nut so you can break it loose, or strip off the threads to your filter head, then run over to the stealership to buy a new filter head, put it on with a new filter, oil er up and then send the bills to JiffeeLOOB. Good ruck!

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makeupqueEn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7645 Location: Lake Arrowhead Posts: 244	Donald, Im gonna send ya a PM with my home number. If I am at home, and you gotta get ahold of me, my cell doesn't get service.... Hence the reason I didn't get your message till the next day LOL.. Scott __________________ stacEy - Mrs. Po' Riggity Little Miss Smartass

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