[Vwdiesel] OK, half-assed oil change

[brian gochnauer]

I use a band (looks like narrow seatbelt) , works great.

http://www.restockit.com/Strap-Type-Oil-Filter-Wrench-up-to-6-(LIS63500).html?source=froogle&Bvar5=100F1&Bvar6=100F1&Bvar7=100F1
$7.95


On 8/23/09, Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Rolf, I had the same problem the first time I changed my oil in my TDI, I
> did not have anything that quite fit the platic lid to the oil filter holder
> and about 6 months later I did by the correct tool.
>
> http://www.tdiparts.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=filter+wrench&osCsid=0spq4qh8q4gko614leuos7gu12
>
> I did not really look in any local parts stores to see if I could find one
> that fit properly.
> It was a bit pricey at $15.95 plus shipping, but now I have it and it does
> make the job faster for sure.
>
> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :)
> 92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel -- running :)
> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- Not running :(
> 70 Type 1 stock Beetle -- Not running :(
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Shalyn Shourds <sshourds at flash.net>
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2009 11:59:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] OK, half-assed oil change
>
> Rolf Pechukas wrote:
> > 2001 VW Golf TDi
> > working at my mom's house w/o any tools I did a topside oil change
> > but I could not get oil filter cap off, despite applying lobster
> > cracker, reversed rubber pliers, and a strip of old timing belt that I
> > twisted with pipe wrench ala strap tool
> > alas
> I don't know anything about filter change intervals, but I do know that
> my filter wrench is just a standard $5 oil filter wrench from the local
> random parts store.  It's not a special-order item or anything.
> Thankfully, it's a standard size, we just get to use it on the top of
> the engine not on the bottom of the engine on the filter can.
>
> -Shalyn
>
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