Removing Oil Filter container

[David N.]

Anyone know how without the special Porsche tool? I tried by hand and a c-clamp, the thing is stuck tight!

-David

[Darin]

I had the same problem. I used a strap wrench from Sears. It uses a rubber strap and a heavy plastic handle.

Darin

[FrayAdjacent]

I used to use the StrapWrenches I got my dad for Christmas years ago to get filters off of my previous cars.... wasn't sure if it would work on the Boxster, so I ordered the $29 specific tool for it.

And wouldn't you know it... dad got me a set of strap wrenches for Christmas this year!

[der Geist]

Most auto part stores have a generic tool for around $10.00 I think. I got one at Auto Zone.

[CJ_Boxster]

I got the socket looking oil filter remover from Kregan for $1, it was in a discount chest along with strips of tint, glass cleaner, tire valve stem caps.

[David N.]

Wow, some idiot really torqued the oil housing like crazy. I tried the plastic adapter cap, perfectly sized, with a 2 foot torque wrench, and it just broke the cap plastic. Then I tried a strap wrench, besides not being able to get it to fit that deeply, the metal handle would just bow over to the edge. So I'm out of ideas, and the car's oil is emptied, so I guess I'll just have to skip the filter for this change (it's a 7500 change) and get the next oil-change earlier...at a shop.

Dammit.

-David