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Oil filter wrench

in General Tech Discussion 8 years ago

  • Re: Oil filter wrench

    by » 6 years ago

    How/from where can i find this wrench or sth like that will fit the 825014/016 rotax912 oil filter in Europe e.g Italy, Germany or Turkey?
      
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  • Re: Oil filter wrench

    by » 6 years ago

    Oil filter wrenches are always a moving target as they keep changing.
    14 Flutes last year, 8 Flutes this year, ??? Flutes Next year.

    Measure the distance across the flats in mm and Count the number of Flats(Flutes) on the filter.
    The filter on my 912 is 74mm and 14 flutes.
    Searching online for a "74mm 14 Flute Oil Filter Wrench" produces dozens of choices. ≈ $4.

    If you can only use the LollyPop style wrenches, you will need to contact a Rotax distributor as these are custom made, limited distribution, house branded items with the accompanying price markup. ≈ $25
    Notice that none of them include the dimensions, only that they will fit their filter.

    Bill Hertzel
    Rotax 912is
    North Ridgeville, OH, USA
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  • Re: Oil filter wrench

    by » 6 years ago

    Just to be complete, and for those that are contemplating the removal of the Oil filter for the first time...
    The filter will be hard to remove and trying to remove it with a pair of giant Channel Lock pliers will get the job done but crush the Filter beyond recognition.

    A dedicated removal tool will be needed.
    The LollyPop Style wrenches are the tool of choice but are not the only choice.

    The Cup Socket style wrenches are a much less expensive solution especially when you consider that they may only see 60 seconds of use per year and may become obsolete with the next filter revision.

    The problem with the Cup Socket Wrenches is that there is no room to get a ratchet wrench in the area available.
    There are options!
    Most installation will allow an extension to pass through the exhaust pipes to reach the oil filter.



    Another option is to use an Open-End Wrench to turn the Hex on the Cup Socket.


    Just be sure the Cup Socket you buy fits the Oil Filter and has Hole for the extension and the Hex fitting on the Cup. Not everyone does.
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    Bill Hertzel
    Rotax 912is
    North Ridgeville, OH, USA
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  • Re: Oil filter wrench

    by » 6 years ago

    This is what I use. I bought it for my F150 but it wouldn't fit between the filter and the engine block, so I use a band type wrench there.

    This works very well and, yes, it scratches the filter some. It adjusts to fit most spin-on oil filters. There are several brands.
      
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  • Re: Oil filter wrench

    by » 6 years ago

    Well, the pictures didn't attach. This is me trying again.

    Alan
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