Jedd · Feb 16, 2019

need to get oil filter cap off nut on top snapped off, tried filter strap but that slips off, any ideas please

Datatek · Feb 16, 2019

Robthebob said:
need to get oil filter cap off nut on top snapped off, tried filter strap but that slips off, any ideas please

If it's plastic like the P38 and needs to be replaced, hammer and chisel on the edge.

Jedd · Feb 16, 2019

Datatek said:
If it's plastic like the P38 and needs to be replaced, hammer and chisel on the edge.

yes got a new one , just needed some advice before I butcher it. Thanks

Datatek · Feb 16, 2019

Robthebob said:
yes got a new one , just needed some advice before I butcher it. Thanks

Just go gently.

Jedd · Feb 16, 2019

Datatek said:
Just go gently.

was wondering if I was to drill the top of cap and put two self tappers in and put a screwdriver across would that help.

brianp38dse · Feb 16, 2019

On mine I used a very large pair of grips, fortunately I have pairs big enough that I use for work

Datatek · Feb 17, 2019

Robthebob said:
was wondering if I was to drill the top of cap and put two self tappers in and put a screwdriver across would that help.

Might drop swarf into the housing and I suspect they would just break out.

Swipe · Feb 22, 2019

brianp38dse said:
On mine I used a very large pair of grips, fortunately I have pairs big enough that I use for work

Got a pair of these from ecp for the oil filter removal.

Jedd · Feb 22, 2019

Swipe said:
Got a pair of these from ecp for the oil filter removal.
View attachment 170595

shall be getting a pair ready for the next oil change looks like they will do the trick, thanks

freelance · Feb 22, 2019

Jedd · Feb 22, 2019

freelance said:
View attachment 170607

those would have done the job.