Just realized what I described - a plumbers wrench. Do they make oil filter
pliers with a plumber's wrench handle?
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Breen" <elvis@channel1.com>
To: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: stuck oil filter ...
> Thanks Mike. I like the slip jaw pliers idea. What I need is a large
> clamp/vise grip device with a long t-shaped handle. Once it's clamped on,
> you turn the "T" from above the engine. No concerns about the cramped
> quarters and plenty of leverage.
>
> Off to Sears ....
>
> Mike
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> To: "Michael Breen" <elvis@channel1.com>;
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 8:48 PM
> Subject: Re: stuck oil filter ...
>
>
> > I have used a variety of tricks from using large Craftsman slip jaw
> pliers,
> > a large screwdriver drivin through the filter and buying a special oil
> > filter plier.
> >
> > I had the same problem in my Miata the first time I tried to change the
> > filter and it was a nightmare as there was no room to work.
> >
> > If it's the Roadster it should be pretty easy although I'm sure you are
> > freaking out as I was. Take your time it will come off. Taking out the
> > battery would help as you'll have more room to work.
> >
> > Mike
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Breen" <elvis@channel1.com>
> > To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 8:35 PM
> > Subject: stuck oil filter ...
> >
> >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > Any tricks on unsticking a stuck oil filter (twist on type)? Can't get
> the
> > > thing to budge.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > 68 2000
> > >
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