Jim 123 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 The following link might be helpful for anyone trying to do an oil change with the Ford spec filter (Pt Nr 1883037) on a 1.6 Sigma. Almost every oil filter removal cup I have tried will not grip the Ford oil filter. I purchased this item on ebay which works a treat.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271298525810 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Thanks for that link, I had been looking but had difficulty figuring out which one to buy. I find my chain wrench removes the filter easily enough, but tightening it by hand requires putting the car up on axle stands and one of those should make it much easier to get the 3/4 turn.Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpbransfield Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Thanks for the heads up Jim, mine arrived today...perfect fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thanks JimWill give it a try - have tried several different tools and always had to resort to a large screwdriver punched trough the casing and plenty of silent cursing! wish I knew how they got so tight - always put a smear of oil on the seal and then just hand tighten it!Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Just ordered one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjuniper Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Jimfantastic, thanks. My previous change (the first I have done at the 500 mile mark) was a similar experience to Garth's although my cursing wasn't so silent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domus Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Got mine today, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixa1225 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Can anyone please confirm this is still the correct link for a Sigma oil filter removal tool : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271298525810 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Depending on the filter manufacturer, the Ford fitment filters are normally either 15-flute 74/76mm or 14-flute 74mm. Best to measure the filter you plan to install and count the number of flutes.I had to swap tools when I changed from WIX to Mobil filters on my Duratec, even though they are both the correct fitment with the correct internal bypass valve pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim 123 Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 The supplier is no longer on Ebay but my item was a 75 mm 15 flute. This new link looks like the same part:https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Bike-It-Motorcycle-Garage-Workshop-Oil-Filter-Wrench-74-76mm-15-Flutes-OFW76/1423189521?iid=271298525810 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixa1225 Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Many thanks Jim123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 The one I bought was correct in size and number of flutes, but it was too tight. I had to strip all the paint off the inside and sand it until it just fitted a new filter. Works ok now, but quality appears to be variable.Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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