which oil filter cap wrench?

[whiteknee]

Oil filter cap on my 2002 Mk4 Ibiza 1.9TDi PD 100 bhp (ATD engine) looks different from what I can see on posts and net.

Can anyone tell me what to use to remove it? On the top it has 36mm diameter hexagonal piece with the widest part at the bottom of the cap having 12 rounded flutes. I have tried rubber strap wrench with no success. Am reluctant to use adjustable spanner as cap doesn't look too strong. I suspect there is a special cap wrench for it.

Also was wondering if oil filter I bought for it from dealer is right one. It has plastic stalk on it (part 071115562A) rather than looking like swiss roll. Can't check of course until I remove cap!

Any advice welcome

Whiteknee

 

[glynnd]

I have one from halfords which looks like a tripod but essentially will only remove not tighten up. Be warned though unsrupulous mechanics can put them back on much too tightly and it makes them difficult to shift.

 

[cheshire cat]

Oil filter cap on my 2002 Mk4 Ibiza 1.9TDi PD 100 bhp (ATD engine) looks different from what I can see on posts and net.

Can anyone tell me what to use to remove it? On the top it has 36mm diameter hexagonal piece with the widest part at the bottom of the cap having 12 rounded flutes. I have tried rubber strap wrench with no success. Am reluctant to use adjustable spanner as cap doesn't look too strong. I suspect there is a special cap wrench for it.

Also was wondering if oil filter I bought for it from dealer is right one. It has plastic stalk on it (part 071115562A) rather than looking like swiss roll. Can't check of course until I remove cap!

Any advice welcome

Whiteknee

yes 36mm socket is best but the plastic is faily tough if you go carefull, the filter sounds OK (can't check the number) don't forget the O rings (2)

 

[whiteknee]

Thanks for advice. I will treat it gently.

 

[maxcars1]

Yeh the lollipop oil filter should be the one. I had a problem recently where the dealer gave me the swiss roll one and mine had the plastic stalk type

 

[allh2k]

I got a blue belt thing to take mine off....

Does this type of oil filter lid thing only need tighting by hand still or should I give it another half twist more with the blue belt thingie?

 

[cheshire cat]

I got a blue belt thing to take mine off....

Does this type of oil filter lid thing only need tighting by hand still or should I give it another half twist more with the blue belt thingie?

since it seals on the Oring, hand tight +1/8-1/4 turn should do it

 

[muddyboots]

I usually get mine off with a strap wrench, but first time I did it took some turning as the garage had done it up far too tight...

 

[muddyboots]

Oil filter cap on my 2002 Mk4 Ibiza 1.9TDi PD 100 bhp (ATD engine) looks different from what I can see on posts and net.

Can anyone tell me what to use to remove it? On the top it has 36mm diameter hexagonal piece with the widest part at the bottom of the cap having 12 rounded flutes. I have tried rubber strap wrench with no success. Am reluctant to use adjustable spanner as cap doesn't look too strong. I suspect there is a special cap wrench for it.

Also was wondering if oil filter I bought for it from dealer is right one. It has plastic stalk on it (part 071115562A) rather than looking like swiss roll. Can't check of course until I remove cap!

Any advice welcome

Whiteknee

Is it the same cap as in these photos: http://www.seat-ibiza-mk4.co.uk/seat_ibiza_tdi_oil_change.htm