What size is the oil filter cap?

[mattyb6]

Need to change my oil filter, but its stuck solid. Tried grips, stilsons, all sorts.
i have access to the big socket type oil filter tool. But one is missing and that's the one I need. Does anyone know the size in MM?

il Jst order one from the bay.

 

[Audi Doodah]

Not sure on the size but I got mine from Halfords. GSF do them as well. It's a generic VAG tool, I think

Oil Filter Removal Tool Wrench Cup Type 76mm x 14 Flutes VAG Mercedes Volvo 3117 5051964151869 | eBay by searching for VAG oil filter tool

 

[krisavant]

23mm (mine is anyway). 1.9 tdi engine.

 

[mattyb6]

23mm is not right mate. Mine is a 1.9 pd130. They between 60-80mm roughly.
Unless your mistaken for something else, I'm talking about the big plastic nut that's on top of the housing of the oil filter.
Il pop to a motor factors tomorrow and ask to try one

 

[krisavant]

It's 32mm then. Lol
I bought a socket especially for it. Mines definitely not over 50mm.

I'm confusing things now sorry.

I do remember my fabia vrs pd1.9 oil filter cap being 76mm though if that helps!

 

[mattyb6]

Hmm interesting kriss. I think il just have to go outside and actually measure it and stop being lazy haha

 

[Audi Doodah]

Seems you have a retro-fit oil filter housing cap, Kris. The 2.5 TDI has a smaller 'nut' on top



Whereas the 1.9 TDI doesn't



Get it on your mods list!!!!

 

[mattyb6]

I just went out, and had a total brain fail. Took a tape measure outside, popped the bonnet and realised its under the engine cover
ooops.
Il just wait til tomorrow

 

[Audi Doodah]

I just went out, and had a total brain fail. Took a tape measure outside, popped the bonnet and realised its under the engine cover
ooops.
Il just wait til tomorrow

Classic!!!

 

[mattyb6]

Haha il let you know the actually size tomorrow then.

 

[krisavant]

I'll stick with the 2.5 cap I think, much easier to take off when you got the socket! Lol

I also went out to take a pic in the rain and forgot about engine cover. Doh

 

[Audi Doodah]

 

[Andie0]

Mine was same when i first took it off put a little heat over the lil ******* and it came off with a big industrial grip style tool used to do up mains gas joints

 

[mattyb6]

Mine was same when i first took it off put a little heat over the lil ******* and it came off with a big industrial grip style tool used to do up mains gas joints

What did you heat it up with mate?

just a heat gun?