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Date:         Thu, 2 Apr 1998 01:02:43 -0800
Reply-To:     dearbo@EROLS.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         dearbo@EROLS.COM
Subject:      Re: FW: Oil Filter Stuck
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David Thayer wrote:


> I have tried 4 wrenches and cant seem to get my oil filter off.  I have > a 90 Westy with a 2.1 and a Mahle? Filter.  It is now very bent and > wont budge.


I had the same trouble with my 88GL when I purchased it in 89.  I tried
to get it off - got bent.  Next I hammered a long screw driver through
it and tried to twist it off. Nope - only 1/2 tore off.  Dah - now I
can't drive it. I used vice grips to remove the remaining metal shell
and filter parts. Finally I had to chisle it off - and it really took a
lot of pounding to get the bottom plate off! The dealer said that it was
probably put on in the factory with an air tool.


Gary
88GL, 80 Westy
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