[Vwdiesel] vw mk2 jetta TD oil filter removal

[ken1]

Success at last!!
With rest, rested eyes, better light and cooler split oil, I finally was able to find the proper path from underneath to remove and install the oil filter. I thought perhaps the non-vw filter was just a bit larger in diameter than the OEM filter. Now I know to punch a hole into the filter to get the oil out before removing the old filter, but the clearance is close.  Thanks everyone, I knew the knowledge base would come through. ken   
----- Original Message -----
From: Bryan Belman <dieselwesty at yahoo.com>
To: lbaird119 at aol.com, vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Sent: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 07:19:44 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] vw mk2 jetta TD oil filter removal

I never had an issue with mine.
A bit tricky to loosen it with oil filter strap wrench, I will say, but it will manuvior in there OK.
Once it is empty, I would just move the PS hoses out of the way and it would come out the bottom.
 
Note: I have a feeling my PS hoses were not attached with factory mounts, possibly the PO removed them because of just this issue.  My hoses were just zip tied in place and I would cut the ties to move them back towards the oil pan, then put new zip ties on to hold them in place when done changing the oil.
 

Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD BEW, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
04 Golf TDI PD BEW, 100hp, 5sp Tiptronic Auto -- running :<)
82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA 1Y -- running :<)
70 Type 1 Beetle -- Under Restoration forever:-)
 

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 From: "lbaird119 at aol.com" <lbaird119 at aol.com>
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com 
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 12:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] vw mk2 jetta TD oil filter removal
  


  I have to unscrew, move laterally a bit and then turn upright and bring out a few inches over.  I always attributed it to the car being hit before I got it (couldn't tell it's been fixed).  I think I took the PS pump off and dropped it down the first couple times then found I could do as recommended, poke a  hole, let it drain then move it over.  Still have to force the PS hoses a bit out of the way but beats pulling the pump off every 5,000 miles!
    Loren



-----Original Message-----
From: ken1 <ktzkarz at embarqmail.com>
To: VW Diesel Group <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thu, Sep 26, 2013 7:11 pm
Subject: [Vwdiesel] vw mk2 jetta TD oil filter removal


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