Having recently bought a 2003 Randy Mamola BCR rep, I decided it would be prudent, despite the service record etc supplied, to change oils and filters starting with the engine oil. Now the problems have started! Despite using the correct size oil filter tool to unscrew the filter, it was in so tight that it simply span etc etc. cutting a long story short, I now have the outside metal body of the filter left in the engine. All the innards have been removed through efforts to get the filter out. My only thought is to now fabricate a tool that with locate into 2, 4 or all 6 holes found on the base of the filter with a nut / bolt etc to try to get the b*****d out. Had the bike on its side yesterday evening to aid access but to no avail. Anyone had this issue before? Any other suggestions please?!?!?!?!
Why is it that people do this? Isn't an oil filter fitted hand tight and then a 1/4 turn or similar?????
Any help MUCH appreciated!
Bob
Oil filter fitted by Godzilla
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HarrisBikeNut
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Got a photo of what you are left with?
If you can fit any sort of centre-drive socket arrangement so that you are not swinging on one leg (evenly applied torque - if you see what I mean?)
The other thing to try at the same time is some heat from a hot-air gun.
If you do manage to fit a socket drive - vibration is the key to release - use a heavy duty powered-drill on hammer action or torque limit (for driving screws).
Al
If you can fit any sort of centre-drive socket arrangement so that you are not swinging on one leg (evenly applied torque - if you see what I mean?)
The other thing to try at the same time is some heat from a hot-air gun.
If you do manage to fit a socket drive - vibration is the key to release - use a heavy duty powered-drill on hammer action or torque limit (for driving screws).
Al
If I am ever on life support - Unplug me......
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....
Then plug me back in..........
See if that works .....
A picture of the filter remains may help. The problem is the sticking of the rubber against metal. I wouldn't like to grind anything so close to the oil ways but if you can separate the rim of the flange or pull it away from the mating face I am sure you will find the rest will be free to turn.
Good luck
There are some jobs you wish you never started
Good luck
There are some jobs you wish you never started
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HarrisBikeNut
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Oil filter removal
Well, managed at long last to get the remains of the filter out using my "Heath Robinson" tool. Decided to change the plugs as well and two looked like they had been found on the Titanic. Would post a picture if I could work out how from my iPad.......
Why oh Why do people, supposedly intelligent people, bodge bikes?!?!?!?!
Brake fluid is a nice chocolate colour so that also needs replacing.....
Still I am sure the bike will appreciate the TLC its receiving now.
Why oh Why do people, supposedly intelligent people, bodge bikes?!?!?!?!
Brake fluid is a nice chocolate colour so that also needs replacing.....
Still I am sure the bike will appreciate the TLC its receiving now.
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