Oh Boy!

[L_Sludger]

Originally Posted By: defektes
Originally Posted By: L_Sludger
The screwdriver trick works. When the filter starts bending the screwdriver...
Get a thicker screwdriver!


for the screwdriver to bend, must be very poor quality.

 

[Hazmat]

Originally Posted By: d00df00d
Stab it really hard with a screwdriver and twist.

+1

 

[d00df00d]

Guys, I wasn't entirely serious about the screwdriver suggestion. It's a WAY better idea to use a proper tool. Just so y'all know.

 

[Gary Allan]

I've done the screw driver thing a few times. It's not some technique of shame.

Just punch through the center core to get traction. I don't know how it would work out with an Ecore

The fail proof wrench I have is a Snap-On canvas like strap that has a 3/8" drive at the "clasp". I can't even find it in their catalog now. There are plenty of situations where pliers have no access to the filter.

 

[bigmike]

Be careful using a screw driver. I sheared a P1 blue can in half using that method and ended up having to get a chain wrench to get it off. Problem is, there wasn't much left of the can to get a hold of and the location was miserable on my B2000 Mazda (side mount, under intake).

The one time I've had to use anything other than my hands.

 

[Six_in_a_row]

Gilitar,

I agree, this is a tough one.

When a rubber strap wrench won't work, I go to a flexible conventional filter wrench. My addition is to wrap friction tape around the flexing band so that the addition of more and more torque results in more useful turning motion and less "crushing" force. I use this with my Jeep Liberty which has very little useful filter access room.

It is easy to have a filter's metal band slip and slide and not really grip this filter. The friction tape works much like the "sandpaper" gripping recommendations.

BTW, friction tape will also make the cap filter end wrenches more snug too. Of course, sometimes a the cap filter end wrenches can't be easily maneuvered into position...

Best wishes!