Island Time

Any ideas on removing a stuck oil filter in the bilge. I have access on the side for about 30 deg and from the bottom about 45 deg. Can pretty much only get 1 hand in there from both places.

It is crushed to the inner filter now. I need some kind of tool to wrap around and let me get a socket wrench on it.

Any ideas?

offthefront

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Screwdriver

OldEliminator

Autozone has a nylon wrap filter remover that uses a 1/2 wratchet, works killer in tight places.

bowtie

Screwdriver

382 newbie

The screwdriver may work if you can get to it. Large Screwdriver, Hammer.. Drive screwdriver through whats left of the filter and twist in the correct direction. Looking from the bottom counter clockwise. Good luck

Island Time

Thanks for the suggestions. Had to donate a couple more ounces of blood to the boat fund but the screwdriver worked. Could not drive it in but was able to drill holes and turn it 1/16 turn at a time. Got it off yesterday.

sleeper_dave

I don't understand why it's so damn hard to get an oil filter off, but i've had the same problem. I only put it on hand-tight, and it's still a royal pain to get off. I've had to use the screwdriver trick myself, but luckily mine is a lot more accessible.

Cmoney

You probably already know this but just in case, make sure you lube up the O ring on the new filter before you put it on. Always seems to work for me.

offthefront

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boat " $$$$$$

Insurance $$$$$$

2.00 screwdriver ............ priceless ...........

t500hps

Just another way we get "screwed" on a boat....