[Vwdiesel] vw mk2 jetta TD oil filter removal

[Chris Geiser]

I was always able to loosen from the bottom, then get it out through the
top.  Takes a special talent/practice not to spill the oil, or a helper
needed...

CG
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 On Sep 26, 2013 9:11 PM, "ken1" <ktzkarz at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> I have a 1991 vw jetta turbodiesel with A/C and power steering and big
> bumpers. I decided to change the oil and filter. I had to drive it halfway
> up some ramps to gain access to the oil pan plug. I got the oil pan
> drained, and removed the oil filter, but.....I cannot get the oil filter
> out from between the front of the pan, the front engine mount and the power
> steering lines. I even broke the lower plastic gate on the radiator flap
> getting the filter wrench on to loosen the filter. Do I have to remove the
> front engine mount or do I have to use a jack on the engine to be able to
> get the oil filter out and in? Bentley does not  help on this. Any ideas?
>
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