Re: New jeep - first oil filter change - filter stuck & crushed
 

I would laugh but the samething happened to me. The factory oil
filter must have been put on with an air gun! They did not oil the
the gasket or read the instructions on the filter!
Here are some tips:
1) If the filter is still on you could drill a hole through it and
insert a big screw driver.

2) Make sure you are using a good oil filter remover and not a cheap
platic tool, it should be made out of metal. Try a new type of
remover

3) I got mine of by using a "Boa" tool from Canadian Tire - it is a
long thick rubber band with a plastic handle. I wrapped it around the
filter and it had enough grip to get it off.

Hey where do you live?

Re: New jeep - first oil filter change - filter stuck & crushed
 

I would laugh but the samething happened to me. The factory oil
filter must have been put on with an air gun! They did not oil the
the gasket or read the instructions on the filter!
Here are some tips:
1) If the filter is still on you could drill a hole through it and
insert a big screw driver.

2) Make sure you are using a good oil filter remover and not a cheap
platic tool, it should be made out of metal. Try a new type of
remover

3) I got mine of by using a "Boa" tool from Canadian Tire - it is a
long thick rubber band with a plastic handle. I wrapped it around the
filter and it had enough grip to get it off.

Hey where do you live?

Re: New jeep - first oil filter change - filter stuck & crushed
 

I would laugh but the samething happened to me. The factory oil
filter must have been put on with an air gun! They did not oil the
the gasket or read the instructions on the filter!
Here are some tips:
1) If the filter is still on you could drill a hole through it and
insert a big screw driver.

2) Make sure you are using a good oil filter remover and not a cheap
platic tool, it should be made out of metal. Try a new type of
remover

3) I got mine of by using a "Boa" tool from Canadian Tire - it is a
long thick rubber band with a plastic handle. I wrapped it around the
filter and it had enough grip to get it off.

Hey where do you live?

Re: New jeep - first oil filter change - filter stuck & crushed
 

1, Large Strap Wrench
2. Cold chisel on the "rolled rim" of the filter body. Keep hammering
in the direction you want it to turn.

In article <siMmc.25985$L8.9755@nwrdny02.gnilink.net>, Jeff Lowe
<jalowe44.del.ete.this@hotmail..com.invaid> wrote:

> "Jean-Paul Lanaux" <jpl@jplanaux.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1b050a564d5c9fe3989688@netnews.worldnet.a tt.net...
> > I am attempting my first oil filter change in my 04 Wrangler. Luckily I
> > have a spare auto. I crushed the filter, the factory spun the filter on
> > too tight. Does any reader out there have any magic tricks for this
> > unlucky guy on how to best remove the filter? I scowered the net using
> > google and was surprised to see that there is no info on this topic.
> > Two ideas:
> > a) multiple wrenches,
> > b) someone suggested a screwdriver with a hammer, tapping the
> > screwdriver blade into the lip which would dig in and cause it to turn
> > at the same time.
>
> Last resort: Punch a pry bar through the filter and use that to lever it
> loose.
>
> Been there, done that, got the greasy T-shirt.
>
> Jeff
>
>

Re: New jeep - first oil filter change - filter stuck & crushed
 

1, Large Strap Wrench
2. Cold chisel on the "rolled rim" of the filter body. Keep hammering
in the direction you want it to turn.

In article <siMmc.25985$L8.9755@nwrdny02.gnilink.net>, Jeff Lowe
<jalowe44.del.ete.this@hotmail..com.invaid> wrote:

> "Jean-Paul Lanaux" <jpl@jplanaux.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1b050a564d5c9fe3989688@netnews.worldnet.a tt.net...
> > I am attempting my first oil filter change in my 04 Wrangler. Luckily I
> > have a spare auto. I crushed the filter, the factory spun the filter on
> > too tight. Does any reader out there have any magic tricks for this
> > unlucky guy on how to best remove the filter? I scowered the net using
> > google and was surprised to see that there is no info on this topic.
> > Two ideas:
> > a) multiple wrenches,
> > b) someone suggested a screwdriver with a hammer, tapping the
> > screwdriver blade into the lip which would dig in and cause it to turn
> > at the same time.
>
> Last resort: Punch a pry bar through the filter and use that to lever it
> loose.
>
> Been there, done that, got the greasy T-shirt.
>
> Jeff
>
>

Re: New jeep - first oil filter change - filter stuck & crushed
 

1, Large Strap Wrench
2. Cold chisel on the "rolled rim" of the filter body. Keep hammering
in the direction you want it to turn.

In article <siMmc.25985$L8.9755@nwrdny02.gnilink.net>, Jeff Lowe
<jalowe44.del.ete.this@hotmail..com.invaid> wrote:

> "Jean-Paul Lanaux" <jpl@jplanaux.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1b050a564d5c9fe3989688@netnews.worldnet.a tt.net...
> > I am attempting my first oil filter change in my 04 Wrangler. Luckily I
> > have a spare auto. I crushed the filter, the factory spun the filter on
> > too tight. Does any reader out there have any magic tricks for this
> > unlucky guy on how to best remove the filter? I scowered the net using
> > google and was surprised to see that there is no info on this topic.
> > Two ideas:
> > a) multiple wrenches,
> > b) someone suggested a screwdriver with a hammer, tapping the
> > screwdriver blade into the lip which would dig in and cause it to turn
> > at the same time.
>
> Last resort: Punch a pry bar through the filter and use that to lever it
> loose.
>
> Been there, done that, got the greasy T-shirt.
>
> Jeff
>
>

Re: New jeep - first oil filter change - filter stuck & crushed
 

1, Large Strap Wrench
2. Cold chisel on the "rolled rim" of the filter body. Keep hammering
in the direction you want it to turn.

In article <siMmc.25985$L8.9755@nwrdny02.gnilink.net>, Jeff Lowe
<jalowe44.del.ete.this@hotmail..com.invaid> wrote:

> "Jean-Paul Lanaux" <jpl@jplanaux.com> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1b050a564d5c9fe3989688@netnews.worldnet.a tt.net...
> > I am attempting my first oil filter change in my 04 Wrangler. Luckily I
> > have a spare auto. I crushed the filter, the factory spun the filter on
> > too tight. Does any reader out there have any magic tricks for this
> > unlucky guy on how to best remove the filter? I scowered the net using
> > google and was surprised to see that there is no info on this topic.
> > Two ideas:
> > a) multiple wrenches,
> > b) someone suggested a screwdriver with a hammer, tapping the
> > screwdriver blade into the lip which would dig in and cause it to turn
> > at the same time.
>
> Last resort: Punch a pry bar through the filter and use that to lever it
> loose.
>
> Been there, done that, got the greasy T-shirt.
>
> Jeff
>
>

Re: New jeep - first oil filter change - filter stuck & crushed
 

I am in Destrehan Louisiana. I will make another trip to the auto parts
and look for a better strap wrench and attempt some of these ideas this
weekend. I might even invite the wife to climb under the jeep tommorrow.
That will be the day....

In article <72ce17be.0405070935.c38adec@posting.google.com> ,
snowboardripper@hotmail.com says...
> I would laugh but the samething happened to me. The factory oil
> filter must have been put on with an air gun! They did not oil the
> the gasket or read the instructions on the filter!
> Here are some tips:
> 1) If the filter is still on you could drill a hole through it and
> insert a big screw driver.
>
> 2) Make sure you are using a good oil filter remover and not a cheap
> platic tool, it should be made out of metal. Try a new type of
> remover
>
> 3) I got mine of by using a "Boa" tool from Canadian Tire - it is a
> long thick rubber band with a plastic handle. I wrapped it around the
> filter and it had enough grip to get it off.
>
> Hey where do you live?
>

Re: New jeep - first oil filter change - filter stuck & crushed
 

I am in Destrehan Louisiana. I will make another trip to the auto parts
and look for a better strap wrench and attempt some of these ideas this
weekend. I might even invite the wife to climb under the jeep tommorrow.
That will be the day....

In article <72ce17be.0405070935.c38adec@posting.google.com> ,
snowboardripper@hotmail.com says...
> I would laugh but the samething happened to me. The factory oil
> filter must have been put on with an air gun! They did not oil the
> the gasket or read the instructions on the filter!
> Here are some tips:
> 1) If the filter is still on you could drill a hole through it and
> insert a big screw driver.
>
> 2) Make sure you are using a good oil filter remover and not a cheap
> platic tool, it should be made out of metal. Try a new type of
> remover
>
> 3) I got mine of by using a "Boa" tool from Canadian Tire - it is a
> long thick rubber band with a plastic handle. I wrapped it around the
> filter and it had enough grip to get it off.
>
> Hey where do you live?
>

Re: New jeep - first oil filter change - filter stuck & crushed
 

I am in Destrehan Louisiana. I will make another trip to the auto parts
and look for a better strap wrench and attempt some of these ideas this
weekend. I might even invite the wife to climb under the jeep tommorrow.
That will be the day....

In article <72ce17be.0405070935.c38adec@posting.google.com> ,
snowboardripper@hotmail.com says...
> I would laugh but the samething happened to me. The factory oil
> filter must have been put on with an air gun! They did not oil the
> the gasket or read the instructions on the filter!
> Here are some tips:
> 1) If the filter is still on you could drill a hole through it and
> insert a big screw driver.
>
> 2) Make sure you are using a good oil filter remover and not a cheap
> platic tool, it should be made out of metal. Try a new type of
> remover
>
> 3) I got mine of by using a "Boa" tool from Canadian Tire - it is a
> long thick rubber band with a plastic handle. I wrapped it around the
> filter and it had enough grip to get it off.
>
> Hey where do you live?
>