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

[914forme]

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.