Stupid oil filter :@:@:@:@

[mig0s]

I've been trying to take out my oil filter for like an hour, I even made a hole and inserted my plier but it would just not budge. I remember not screwing them too hard last time. What tool did you guys use? There's not enough space for a normal clamp...
I've got no oil in my engine right now and I need to go to school/work tomorrow :S

[DSM_Lara]

I use a tool that attaches to the socket wrench.

[1gSE]

If only there was some kind of wrench that would slide over the oil filter and loosen it. I bet that would come in handy! You know what...I'm gonna go invent one...I'll make millions!!! Oh wait ....

[mig0s]

Thanks guys I'll get one tomorrow. Damn it can't drive my car tomorrow

What happens if I start the engine without oil in it? Would it blow up or just stall? lol...

[DSM_Lara]

Probably scrap your crank bearing which leads to rod knock...

[DSM_Lara]

Thanks guys I'll get one tomorrow. Damn it can't drive my car tomorrow

What happens if I start the engine without oil in it? Would it blow up or just stall? lol...

^^^^ This is the one I have.

[mig0s]

Cool! It has a good grip?

[DSM_Lara]

Cool! It has a good grip?

Yup just attach it to a socket wrench. Makes the job 10x easier and it not as bulky as the other filter remove.

[ThurzNite]

Just curious, was the engine cold, warm, or hot when u tried to take it out?
Dr J

[mig0s]

Cold. Didn't start it for 2 days.. Should've started a little before I change my oil.

[DSM_Lara]

I agree.... Oh well

[ThurzNite]

Ok, so you've stabbed it already and no good. I'm leaning toward a bit more destruction. That rubber seal's stuck, and it's a tight squeeze in there. From under, can you access it from there? If so, and you don't mind a bit of destruction, take a razor blade and start chipping away at the gasket seal. Try not to touch the engine mount surface. An ever more destructive method would be to use a flat screwdriver at the gasket and take a hammer to it.

Dr J

[mig0s]

^^ I've already done everything you said and pretty much destroyed the fking filter, it won't even move a single bit. If you can see in this picture, it is destroyed and deformed and it has like 5 holes in the filter now but it would not fcking move. Pissed.

[ThurzNite]

That's good, then you're almost done. Peel off the rest of the canister till it's only the base. Then take needle nose pliers, insert into those little holes at the base of the oil filter, and turn. Again, I would probably try doing this from under. Put a screwdriver into 1 of the holes, and hammer counter clockwise.
I've never had to go this far, but it was always my backup plan in case attacking the seal directly didn't work.
An alternative would be to post in a popular forum to see who works in the lube department and PM them for suggestions. BITOG peeps are friendly.
Dr J

[mig0s]

There's no place from under the car, and there't no to insert a screwdriver at the right angle and hammer it. I have to have off the headers...