Help!!!

ebang · 03-11-2007, 07:58 PM

I have a problem getting the oil filter off. It has been 3 hours and I had many people try it...still not coming off....now it is all chewed up...any suggestions please!!! before I start to freak out

SupraDupra · 03-11-2007, 08:07 PM

I never re-use filters so I just stab them with a screwdriver and use that as a handle ,though it does get messy since the oil starts running everywhere. Next time you find yourself at a dollar store check their tool section for a strap wrench. Those work pretty well too ,for many things. Just a rubber strap and a handle.

jfunez · 03-11-2007, 08:49 PM

since its al chewed up..now u dont have many options...give the screw driver a try, although there isnt much room in there but what the heck......not many options....by the way..next time ..dont overtighten the filter....since it expands with heat and gets tighter...good luck..

mrnickleye · 03-11-2007, 09:51 PM

A MAJOR problem Toyota (and perhaps some others, too) had in the '80s and early '90s was filter gaskets sticking to the block.

Many engines were destroyed because the mechanic did not make sure the old gasket was removed. Then he put the new filter OVER the old gasket. The pressure would blow out the old gasket, and the engine had a meltdown when it ran out of oil.

One of the main causes of the gasket sticking was that a coating of new oil was not applyed to the filter gasket before installing it to the engine, so it bonded to the block.

So.....try using a small hammer and a chisel. Place the chisel at an angle on the filter base and hammering it to start the filter turning. I've done this with success several times over the years.

ebang · 03-12-2007, 12:36 AM

well after about 4 hours finally got it removed...wow!!...thanks for the replys...anyways now that all that is done I noticed that the oil level gage on the dash is staying on "0"..anyone know why?

jfunez · 03-12-2007, 12:39 AM

you probably accidentaly disconnected the oil pressure sending unit plug while you were messing around with the oil filter.......it should be close in that area, its a single wire connector with a rubber boot on it...

03-11-2007, 07:58 PM	#1
ebang 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 99	Help!!! I have a problem getting the oil filter off. It has been 3 hours and I had many people try it...still not coming off....now it is all chewed up...any suggestions please!!! before I start to freak out __________________ 1987 N/A Targa 5 speed no mods as yet

03-11-2007, 08:07 PM	#2
SupraDupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cleveland OH Posts: 129	I never re-use filters so I just stab them with a screwdriver and use that as a handle ,though it does get messy since the oil starts running everywhere. Next time you find yourself at a dollar store check their tool section for a strap wrench. Those work pretty well too ,for many things. Just a rubber strap and a handle. __________________ 1988 Supra - N/A 5 speed 1974 'Cuda - 318 2001 Cherokee

03-11-2007, 09:51 PM	#4
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	A MAJOR problem Toyota (and perhaps some others, too) had in the '80s and early '90s was filter gaskets sticking to the block. Many engines were destroyed because the mechanic did not make sure the old gasket was removed. Then he put the new filter OVER the old gasket. The pressure would blow out the old gasket, and the engine had a meltdown when it ran out of oil. One of the main causes of the gasket sticking was that a coating of new oil was not applyed to the filter gasket before installing it to the engine, so it bonded to the block. So.....try using a small hammer and a chisel. Place the chisel at an angle on the filter base and hammering it to start the filter turning. I've done this with success several times over the years. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

03-12-2007, 12:36 AM	#5
ebang 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 99	well after about 4 hours finally got it removed...wow!!...thanks for the replys...anyways now that all that is done I noticed that the oil level gage on the dash is staying on "0"..anyone know why? __________________ 1987 N/A Targa 5 speed no mods as yet

03-11-2007, 08:49 PM	#3
jfunez 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: georgia,usa Posts: 338	since its al chewed up..now u dont have many options...give the screw driver a try, although there isnt much room in there but what the heck......not many options....by the way..next time ..dont overtighten the filter....since it expands with heat and gets tighter...good luck..

03-12-2007, 12:39 AM	#6
jfunez 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: georgia,usa Posts: 338	you probably accidentaly disconnected the oil pressure sending unit plug while you were messing around with the oil filter.......it should be close in that area, its a single wire connector with a rubber boot on it...