How to open oil filter in least destructive way?

[kjbock]

Originally Posted By: Nick1994
Originally Posted By: kjbock
Originally Posted By: tig1
Originally Posted By: bioburner
Sounds good to me. Tig weld would help keep heat down and prevent warping etc.


What's a Tig weld?


Tungsten arc, inert gas weld

"tig1" is literally a tig welder






Yeah, I realized that too late after I replied. Didn't even look at the user name on the post.

 

[901Memphis]

It's not safe or smart to open a virgin filter and try to re seal it. They see very high pressure on cold starts and creating a new weak leak is just a bad idea.

We cut open used filters to check for debris and damage.

 

[Yah-Tah-Hey]

Use a tool made for the job. IE, a filter cutter.