Friends car as a Purolator classic filter on it that has something like 12,000 miles on it (I know because I installed it). Anyway, I don't normally do cut and post, but since this one is bound to be the proverbial train wreck, it might be amusing to do so. My question is how can I cut this thing open with tools I already have, without damaging the filter media any worse than it already is, or turning my basement into a mini Exxon Valdez. I have an angle grinder which would work pretty quick, but I don't see using that and not making a big mess or damaging the media. I have dremel tools which is probably what I should be using here, but unless I have missed something here, like cut through the metal most of the way first with the angle grinder then switch to the dremel, I can't think of anything else that's bound to work for someone who is going to only cut open one filter and doesn't want to buy anything new just for this. If it matters I have a wide variety of automotive, wood working, and plumbing tools. Besides the dremel and angle grinder, the only other thing that comes to mind would be a hacksaw. I am not sure how I am going to use any of these tools to saw the case metal case off the filer, since I will need something to hold the filter itself. Any ideas?
And no need to sidetrack as to why some many miles on the filter. It is inherited and somebody was too busy dying to change their oil.
And no need to sidetrack as to why some many miles on the filter. It is inherited and somebody was too busy dying to change their oil.