Stubborn oil filter - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skokie · 12-07-2003, 01:10 AM

Does anyone have any suggestions on removing a VERY stubborn oil filter?

Thanks

Blue_71 · 12-07-2003, 01:12 AM

long screwdriver and hammer, beat it through and turn, it'll eventually stop ripping and actually come off (i had to do this on the 74)

Longhorn Man · 12-07-2003, 01:13 AM

I'll asume you have tried the proper sized filter wrench already.
I've had to shove a large screwdriver through the body of more than one filter in the past, but sometimes that eill just cut the filter in two.
When that happens, it is hammer and chissel time.

Coating the seal on the filter with oil before instalation helps prevent this from happening.

skokie · 12-07-2003, 01:18 AM

I may have to try that screwdriver but before I do I am going to try 2-3 strips of duct tape for some extra traction. When I put the filter on I coated the seal. This is the first oil filter to do this to me.

Thanks Guys once it stops raining for a bit I will give that a try if the tape doesnt work.

walker · 12-07-2003, 01:24 AM

I use silicone o-ring lube on EVERY oil filter I put on. I've done the screwdriver thing too, messy but usually works. Big channel locks, warm the motor up first, kitchen gripper thingys, hammer and chisel and tap on the upper flange in the off direction. tapping with a hammer from different directions to loosen up the flange, strap wrench, pipe wrench. If one of those don't work you are up a creek. If it doesn't come off and its a '67 I'll come take it off your hands for free since it will be junk with a wholed filter on it.

knucklebuster · 12-07-2003, 02:21 AM

Another way to gain a little more leverage or more handle room is to use a belt.I've done it several times when I couldn't find my filter wrench.Pants sagged a little but got the filter off!!

**passthebuck** · 12-07-2003, 03:11 AM

I read about a guy in Chevy High Perf. who had the same problem. He destroyed the filter getting it off of the motor ( screwdrivers & the like) - turned out that one of the transmission bolts was too long & butted up against the filter. I guess he put the filter on before bolting it to the transmission. Is this a new motor or tranny? Just a suggestion....

skokie · 12-07-2003, 03:16 AM

Yep its a new motor used the old tranny in the swap though. I didnt see any bolts touching it on the tranny side either.

67chevemall · 12-07-2003, 04:17 AM

Stop your worries
I have found the answer!
Needle nose Pliars and adjustable wrench will take out the ones that have been beeten to a pulp with only the ring left!

jimfulco · 12-07-2003, 05:15 AM

http://www.lislecorp.com/images/clip...0/22000clp.tif

See if you can dig up one of these. They just grip tighter & tighter. It's a Lisle Model 22000 for standard diameter filters. I've never seen one fail, & it won't crush the filter.

dwaite72lnghrn · 12-07-2003, 10:47 AM

I have had good luck with a sheet of sand paper folded so both your hand and filter had grip and go at it. Last resort big fat screw driver standard 1/4 inch tears the filter 2 quick and you windup with pieces.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-07-2003, 01:27 PM

i bought the filter wrench that looks like a big old channel lock plier and that has been a godsend with some of em.... the screwdriver trick only has ripped apart filters hammer and chisel works but sometimes ya wind uphitting something ya shouldnt and theres another kind fo filter removal tool that grabs the end of the oil filter gets into it and turns it

WRMZ71 · 12-07-2003, 03:17 PM

I don't have an oil filter wrench so what i do is improvise. i just found an old crappy belt for my jeans that i didn't wear anymore and wrapped it around the oil filter. That worked like a charm for me!!

dinnut · 12-07-2003, 03:34 PM

do you have headers? do they come close to the filter? mine do and it is hard to get off.

skokie · 12-08-2003, 12:34 AM

The battle is over. Skokie 1 oil filter 0. The oil filter wrench that looks like a pair of channels locks did the trick. I ounched a hole in it at the very end but all in all it is off and there was no damage to the engine. I put on a new filter hand tight

Thanks for all of the advice I tried it all but the belt

That was next.

12-07-2003, 01:10 AM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	Stubborn oil filter Does anyone have any suggestions on removing a VERY stubborn oil filter? Thanks

12-07-2003, 01:24 AM	#5
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	I use silicone o-ring lube on EVERY oil filter I put on. I've done the screwdriver thing too, messy but usually works. Big channel locks, warm the motor up first, kitchen gripper thingys, hammer and chisel and tap on the upper flange in the off direction. tapping with a hammer from different directions to loosen up the flange, strap wrench, pipe wrench. If one of those don't work you are up a creek. If it doesn't come off and its a '67 I'll come take it off your hands for free since it will be junk with a wholed filter on it. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

12-07-2003, 02:21 AM	#6
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	Another way to gain a little more leverage or more handle room is to use a belt.I've done it several times when I couldn't find my filter wrench.Pants sagged a little but got the filter off!! __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

12-07-2003, 03:11 AM	#7
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	I read about a guy in Chevy High Perf. who had the same problem. He destroyed the filter getting it off of the motor ( screwdrivers & the like) - turned out that one of the transmission bolts was too long & butted up against the filter. I guess he put the filter on before bolting it to the transmission. Is this a new motor or tranny? Just a suggestion.... __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

12-07-2003, 04:17 AM	#9
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Stop your worries I have found the answer! Needle nose Pliars and adjustable wrench will take out the ones that have been beeten to a pulp with only the ring left! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

12-07-2003, 01:13 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I'll asume you have tried the proper sized filter wrench already. I've had to shove a large screwdriver through the body of more than one filter in the past, but sometimes that eill just cut the filter in two. When that happens, it is hammer and chissel time. Coating the seal on the filter with oil before instalation helps prevent this from happening.

12-07-2003, 01:18 AM	#4
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	I may have to try that screwdriver but before I do I am going to try 2-3 strips of duct tape for some extra traction. When I put the filter on I coated the seal. This is the first oil filter to do this to me. Thanks Guys once it stops raining for a bit I will give that a try if the tape doesnt work.

12-07-2003, 03:16 AM	#8
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	Yep its a new motor used the old tranny in the swap though. I didnt see any bolts touching it on the tranny side either.

12-07-2003, 05:15 AM	#10
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	http://www.lislecorp.com/images/clip...0/22000clp.tif See if you can dig up one of these. They just grip tighter & tighter. It's a Lisle Model 22000 for standard diameter filters. I've never seen one fail, & it won't crush the filter.

12-07-2003, 10:47 AM	#11
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	I have had good luck with a sheet of sand paper folded so both your hand and filter had grip and go at it. Last resort big fat screw driver standard 1/4 inch tears the filter 2 quick and you windup with pieces. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

12-07-2003, 01:27 PM	#12
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,303	i bought the filter wrench that looks like a big old channel lock plier and that has been a godsend with some of em.... the screwdriver trick only has ripped apart filters hammer and chisel works but sometimes ya wind uphitting something ya shouldnt and theres another kind fo filter removal tool that grabs the end of the oil filter gets into it and turns it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-07-2003, 03:17 PM	#13
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	I don't have an oil filter wrench so what i do is improvise. i just found an old crappy belt for my jeans that i didn't wear anymore and wrapped it around the oil filter. That worked like a charm for me!!

12-07-2003, 03:34 PM	#14
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	do you have headers? do they come close to the filter? mine do and it is hard to get off. __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-08-2003, 12:34 AM	#15
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,342	The battle is over. Skokie 1 oil filter 0. The oil filter wrench that looks like a pair of channels locks did the trick. I ounched a hole in it at the very end but all in all it is off and there was no damage to the engine. I put on a new filter hand tight Thanks for all of the advice I tried it all but the belt That was next.

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