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HELP - SIZE OF OIL FILTER HOUSING SOCKET
« on: July 05, 2020, 11:36:39 am »
Chaps
Just doing my first “own” oil and filter change. Does anyone know the size of the socket required to remove the oil filter housing as I’ve only got a 1in size and it’s far too small
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Louie


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Re: HELP - SIZE OF OIL FILTER HOUSING SOCKET
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2020, 11:41:37 am »
36mm

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Re: HELP - SIZE OF OIL FILTER HOUSING SOCKET
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2020, 11:42:06 am »
Star... thanks bro


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Re: HELP - SIZE OF OIL FILTER HOUSING SOCKET
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2020, 12:53:31 pm »
Be careful not to over tighten it.  If you crack it, that'll be £70 for a new from VW!

25nm!  Or tighten it until it stops turning, then a little nudge and no more. 


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Re: HELP - SIZE OF OIL FILTER HOUSING SOCKET
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2020, 01:47:47 pm »
Thanks Kev
Fortunately all sorted now mate without any dramas!!!


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Re: HELP - SIZE OF OIL FILTER HOUSING SOCKET
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2020, 12:55:58 pm »
Good stuff  :happy2:

Don’t ask how I know a new one is 70 quid  :grin:


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