Oil Filter Removal Tool, How to remove the oil filter from a '73 914 2.0 Options

[9ONE4_JIM]

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

[9ONE4_JIM]

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!