johnpbransfield Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Sigma 150 with oil cooler is due its first oil/filter change since I bought it. Service done by a very strong man prior at CCM. Very poor access due to TB's at the top and oil cooler plus pipes plus chassis frame below. Can anyone recommend a tool? I was considering a metal band oil filter remover. I don't want to attack it with a screw driver just yet in case I completely muller it! Also the sump plug won't shift....but at least I can get to that and apply brute force! Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted December 7, 2015 Member Share Posted December 7, 2015 Can you get a hand round it? If so try rubber gloves and/or elastic bands around it.Or a rubber band-based lid remover from the kitchen?Try warming first.The screwdriver beckons...Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colindavies56 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Wait till engine stone cold,remove airfilter foam,get hand down for a good grip,once you've cracked it open,nip it back up,warm oil,then it will be easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted December 7, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted December 7, 2015 John. Changed Paul's at RofR. What a job!! Peter did a lot of swearing which I think helped. It had been fitted with an extremely large filter that almost touched the side skin. Used a chain wrench from beneath but it was a 2 man job to get it over the extra long filter. Be careful however as there is a metal oil pipe adjacent which can be easily damaged. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Donaldson Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Screwdriver and hammer, old filter is junk anyway........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted December 7, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted December 7, 2015 Unfortunately there's not really enough room for the hammer and screwdriver trick. I've also found that if the filter is tight the screwdriver just rips the thin metal of the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpbransfield Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Thanks for all the advice............and the winner is Mr Colin Davies. Removed the air filter from the TB's and with latex gloves I managed to contort my hands around the filter. After a few minutes turning green and impersonating the "Hulk" the filter started to move....result!When I replace it will be put on hand tight....thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 It may not have been over tightened. On my Sigma 125 I always fit the filter by hand with the usual 3/4 of a turn after the seal first touches. When I remove it, it usually takes a good tug on a 1/2" drive ratchet using one of those chain wrenches to get it undone.Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colindavies56 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Nice one jb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted December 9, 2015 Member Share Posted December 9, 2015 I see that contact + 3/4 turn in lots of advice. But it sounds quite a lot. I do contact + wrist tight.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 They do seem to tighten in use. I find it easier to loosen when cold, then just hand tighten to run engine to warn the oil .... with a tray under in case it drips. Them it is easier to undo when hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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