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Well guys I got the new rubber seals and filter but man I cant get the black cover off to save my life. I tried everytjing I can think of except the oil filter wrench, dont have one. I do have the craftsman grip wrenchs but was unable to budge it. I also found a hex head socket that fit perfectly in the center but it just striped out. What ever moron put this on did a great job of getting it tight, a little to tight. Will a oil wrench really work and what size would I need?I spent a hour trying to get it off last night in the cold windy crappy weather but failed. Please help!
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Just use a set of slip joint pliers (water pump pliers). Open the jaws up to fit across the lid, the use the handles to turn it loose.
Not around the lid, in the top of the lid where the ribs are.
Not around the lid, in the top of the lid where the ribs are.
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I have a LARGE set of slip-joints that I use for plumbing... easily fits 3-8 inch pipe. I'm sure something like that would do the trick. If the slip-joint doesn't do it, I'm hesitant to think a filter wrench might. But it's still worth a shot, I guess.
Not sure about the size of filter wrench you'd need, but a trip to your local auto parts store & quick chat with the guy behind the counter might help solve things.
Good luck -- if that doesn't work, get a bigger hammer!
Not sure about the size of filter wrench you'd need, but a trip to your local auto parts store & quick chat with the guy behind the counter might help solve things.
Good luck -- if that doesn't work, get a bigger hammer!
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