Help- Problems with Oil filter cap removal

[creative]

Hello

I'm having problems removing the cap for the oil filter on my VW Polo 1.9 TDI Sport 53 reg.

I bought a Laser oil filter cup wrench 76mm today from Halfords but that didn't work. I tried the chain I normally use on my Mk3 Golf GTI but couldn't get it to grip on the plastic.

It looks as if I need to buy an impact socket.

Not sure which size to buy. Halfords only do 34 or 36mm??? When I measured up I got 35mm............ Any ideas which one to go for?

Would there be any wrenches that should work?

Many thanks for any advice.

Cheers

[zollaf]

sounds like its been overtightened. first i would go to a dealer and get a new one as the old one will possibly not come off in one piece. if its doesn't its game over unless you have a new one ready. as to getting it off, well a 3 legged oil filter tool usually works. you could try a socket on the socket bit on top, but i doubt that will work. failing that a pair of stilsons.
oil the new sealing rubber and tighten it to the specified torque which is 25nm iirc, which is not much at all.

[vwcabriolet1971]

I,m sure your local Halfords will have a 36mm socket that you could try for fit - you might have to buy it on the understanding that if it doesn't fit you can return it. My wife's 2003 Polo 1.9 tdi sport has a 36mm fitting.

[creative]

I,m sure your local Halfords will have a 36mm socket that you could try for fit - you might have to buy it on the understanding that if it doesn't fit you can return it. My wife's 2003 Polo 1.9 tdi sport has a 36mm fitting.


Cheers- Bought a 36mm socket from Halfords. Worked fine.

Thanks for help.