oil filter stuck
Stage II
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: Bryson City NC
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Bought a 2005 sportster about two weeks ago. Went to get the oil filter off today but it's held on by what I call only surmise is cement. The universal metal strap-type wrench from Harley just smushed and punctured the filter.
I'll try some of the methods listed in this thread when I get time in a couple of days.
I'll try some of the methods listed in this thread when I get time in a couple of days.
Stage II
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 2
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From: Bryson City NC
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Bought a 2005 sportster about two weeks ago. Went to get the oil filter off today but it's held on by what I call only surmise is cement. The universal metal strap-type wrench from Harley just smushed and punctured the filter.
I'll try some of the methods listed in this thread when I get time in a couple of days.
I'll try some of the methods listed in this thread when I get time in a couple of days.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Nebraska
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: Richmond TX
Another thing to try when you encounter this problem is to use a strap wrench with a strip of folded sandpaper in place to prevent the strap from slipping on the filter body. Might save the clean-up after using the screwdriver trick.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Florida
Don't buy one of those cheap rubber strap wrenches. They break under stress. Get one that is heavy cloth like (and grippy) material. I have one I can fit a 3/8" socket wrench to use as leverage.
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