And the winner is ....
... Calspeed.
Rubber gloves did the trick. Thanks all for your help.
Mike
68 2000
----- Original Message -----
From: "Edgar Gonzalez" <datsunspl311@home.com>
To: "Michael Breen" <elvis@channel1.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 9:53 PM
Subject: Re: stuck oil filter ...
> Mike,
>
> Just go to your local Gold's Gym. You should be able to find someone
strong
> enough to help you twist the filter right off. :-)
>
> Edgar
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Breen" <elvis@channel1.com>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2001 6:42 PM
> Subject: Fw: stuck oil filter ...
>
>
> > 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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