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Offline lozza07

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Help- Problems with Oil filter cap removal
« on: 18 July 2013, 23:10 »
Hello

I'm having problems removing the cap for the oil filter on my VW Polo 1.9 TDI Sport 53 reg.

I bought a Laser oil filter cup wrench 76mm today from Halfords but that didn't work. I tried the chain I normally use on my Mk3 Golf GTI but couldn't get it to grip on the plastic.

It looks as if I need to buy an impact socket.

Not sure which size to buy. Halfords only do 34 or 36mm??? When I measured up I got 35mm............ Any ideas which one to go for?

Would there be any wrenches that should work?

Many thanks for any advice.

Cheers

Offline gazareth

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Re: Help- Problems with Oil filter cap removal
« Reply #1 on: 19 July 2013, 00:37 »
hi its a 36mm you need.

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Re: Help- Problems with Oil filter cap removal
« Reply #2 on: 19 July 2013, 07:37 »
Cheers mate.

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Re: Help- Problems with Oil filter cap removal
« Reply #3 on: 19 July 2013, 13:08 »
Bought a 36mm from Halfords this morning worked a treat!  Cheers.

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Re: Help- Problems with Oil filter cap removal
« Reply #4 on: 20 July 2013, 15:32 »
hey no worries. glad to help.