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Oil Filter Removal Tool, How to remove the oil filter from a '73 914 2.0 |
9ONE4_JIM |
Feb 22 2021, 07:30 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 18-February 21 From: Solvang, CA Member No.: 25,221 Region Association: Central California |
Hi Members. Apologies for my very first post being a Porsche "Newbie" one, but I had a bear of a time yesterday trying to remove the oil filter on my just-acquired '73 914 2.0.
My trusty clamp style removal tool wouldn't expand wide enough to grab the old, in-place filter.The OD of original filter case is about 4" (101.6 mm) Side handle tools just would not fit in the limited space as well. After a good hour I did manage to finally get it out! I did the oil sump/strainer clean-up and regasketing as well – which also required some patience and coaxing. So my question is, is there a recommended wrench, socket or clamp tool for the oil filter removal? Thanks in-advance for your help. Jim |
ndfrigi |
Feb 22 2021, 07:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
no special tool and does not need to tight. Especially for the strainer bolt, don’t over tighten it or else you will end up opening the engine case.
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ClayPerrine |
Feb 22 2021, 07:52 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,410 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
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914 RZ-1 |
Feb 22 2021, 09:26 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi Members. Apologies for my very first post being a Porsche "Newbie" one, but I had a bear of a time yesterday trying to remove the oil filter on my just-acquired '73 914 2.0. My trusty clamp style removal tool wouldn't expand wide enough to grab the old, in-place filter.The OD of original filter case is about 4" (101.6 mm) Side handle tools just would not fit in the limited space as well. After a good hour I did manage to finally get it out! I did the oil sump/strainer clean-up and regasketing as well – which also required some patience and coaxing. So my question is, is there a recommended wrench, socket or clamp tool for the oil filter removal? Thanks in-advance for your help. Jim Just use an oil filter end cap wrench like this one. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7769123?...gKTivD_BwE& |
914_7T3 |
Feb 22 2021, 10:17 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
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JeffBowlsby |
Feb 22 2021, 10:22 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,477 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
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iankarr |
Feb 22 2021, 10:32 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,471 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
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Mark Henry |
Feb 23 2021, 06:42 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
3rd (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
roblav1 |
Feb 23 2021, 12:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 528 Joined: 18-September 12 From: KY Member No.: 14,943 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
You can always hammer a screwdriver right through the thing and twist. Makes nice puddles on the pavement and turns shirts into new rags!
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Mark Henry |
Feb 24 2021, 10:56 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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9ONE4_JIM |
Feb 24 2021, 12:14 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 18-February 21 From: Solvang, CA Member No.: 25,221 Region Association: Central California |
Thanks for all the suggestions and specific ideas to remove the oil filter.
So yes, these are supposed to be just hand tightened but rarely will you be able to simply twist oil filters off by hand (speaking generically). And yes, on some clunkers I've owned I've used the 'stab it with a screwdriver' technique! Not for this 914 though. The "End Cap" tool seems the easiest but I'm having trouble finding one wide-enough to fit. (Filter OD by the flutes is approximately 4" or 101.6 mm) The universal, expandable clamp style seems to be the way to go here – be it a two-clamp or three-clamp style – as long as it opens wide enough. Thanks Ian Karr. And thanks for the idea of a simply using a humongous channel lock tool or vice grip. BTW: I did watch Ian Karr's great oil change video before attempting my first 914 oil change. Excellent guidance! |
jd74914 |
Feb 24 2021, 12:19 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,776 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Those are great, especially on newer cars with filters way up above driveline shields. |
914forme |
Feb 24 2021, 02:04 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
I have used this one since the 80s, works on 99% of my older car filters, and not odd clearance issues.
New stuff has all sort of tools from 34mm sockets, to fitted cup wrenches because of the plastic filter housings used by multiple OEMs since the early 2000s. This has made the Lisle tool be used less and less. |
ClayPerrine |
Feb 24 2021, 02:07 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,410 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
And thanks for the idea of a simply using a humongous channel lock tool or vice grip. Giant Channel Lock Pliers |
JamesM |
Feb 24 2021, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,888 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
That is usually what i do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) It is a lot easier to get your hands on it with headers or at least the heater branch pipe removed. If you find your grip inadequate then some sort of strap wrench can help |
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