Sigma oil filter removal- Help!

[Packers]

Hi all

 

I have a sigma car with an oil filter that is at present rectant to loosen. Theyre not left hand thread or anythign weird are they?

 

Any tips on access to loosen? Trying with chain strap and no luck so far

 

Ta!

[Dixa1225]

Normal thread , use one of these : https://www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637179438/oil-filter-claw-wrench-o65-110mm-capacity-38-12sq-drive . Not a lot of room on a Sigma engine car.

[Packers]

Cheers! My chain one has dug into the filter but i cant get enough rotation!

 

thanks for the tip!

 

Paul

[DJ.]

I use a chain one that fits onto a 1/2" ratchet. It always gets it off, but often it isn't easy and it is only hand tightened to start with

[SM25T]

Best to start to turn it when cold. I use a big pair of sliding joint pipe pliers to get a filter turning.

[Jonathan Kay]

Private Message sent.

[Dixa1225]

#5 : You won't be able to get large pipe pliers in there.  Not sufficient room on a Sigma 

[Garth]

I have found this type the easiest to use. They do come in different sizes with different number of 'faces'!

The first few times I resorted to a long hefty screwdriver punched through the filter (near the top!) to give better leverage etc - messy but effective!

Good luck

[Wrightpayne]

I use the loop chain type with 1/2" drive and have never had one fail to get a filter off. Some have been severely crushed and punctured by the chain. Sometimes you need an extension bar to get your hands / knuckles away from anything dangerous, so you can exert some force on it.

[andy_harries]

I recently changed the oil filter on my Sigma and spent ages trying to get the chain strap but I just couldn't get into the right position given where the filter was and the positioning of the chassis tubes.

Bought this from Halfords and it was off in 5 mins.  Up from below, loop around and tighten and there is enough movement between the two chassis tubes to move it 1/5 turn each time.

https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/automotive-tools/halfords-advanced-professional-oil-filter-removal-band-926543.html

[garybee]

I use the same type as Andy has shown above but still had a huge fight with a Sigma filter recently due to it being insanely tight.  I've found that a band of cardboard or similar between the filter and band makes a huge difference and helps the steel band grip the smooth filter can.

[7 wonders of the world]

pop a rubber latex type glove over the filter then the band on...... 

once saw a techie rip the skin off his had as the glove gripped a little too well - ended up with a trip to A&E !

[7 wonders of the world]

I use his type easy to 'ratchet it round' as you undo it, without having to slacken it each time.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Oil-Filter-Band-Wrench-65-86mm-/193513346380

 

[garybee]

"pop a rubber latex type glove over the filter then the band on...... "

May as well just stuff a load of £20 notes in there!  You lot just throw money around don't you! 

[Packers]

So, success! Got the Sealey one and it was reasonably straight forward once I'd sworn a lot and removed the washer reservoir and then sworn some more.

 

Oakmere Caterham clearly wanted the oil filter to not leak when they installed the last one. Torque to free it was daft

 

Cheers for tips!

[OldAndrewE]

Not oiling the sealing ring before putting the filter on can make it very difficult to remove