[Supras] 7mGTE oil filter remval trick

[cthommes at adelphia.net]

No kit...

-Craig

---- sprigmo1 <sprigmo1 at yahoo.com> wrote: 
> What kit r u using to relocate?
> --- cthommes at adelphia.net wrote:
> 
> > Under RH headlight.  Very easy to plumb provided you
> > don't have the stock airbox (especially in
> > conjunction with a full flow cooler if you go that
> > route) and very easy to access and change later.
> > 
> > -Craig
> > 
> > ---- sprigmo1 <sprigmo1 at yahoo.com> wrote: 
> > > I've never had a problem takin filters off either,
> > but
> > > I am considering relocating the flter now that the
> > > motor is out.  What the general consensus on the
> > > placement.
> > > --- "Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)"
> > > <Brian.Walker2 at VDOT.Virginia.gov> wrote:
> > > 
> > > > This is an interesting thread. I don't think
> > removal
> > > > of the filter
> > > > neccesarily requires a tool, I think it's more
> > the
> > > > small amount of space
> > > > doesn't allow the torque to remove by hand. I've
> > > > changed the same filter
> > > > on my Tacoma and other Toyotas countless times
> > by
> > > > hand with mechanics
> > > > gloves. Really it's only supposed to be
> > tightened
> > > > 3/4 turn once the
> > > > gasket makes contact.
> > > > 
> > > > The tool I use is a spring loaded filter socket
> > that
> > > > holds tension
> > > > against the filter body in the counter clockwise
> > > > direction only (can
> > > > only be used to remove filter, not tighten) I've
> > > > never used a universal
> > > > on the end of the extension to it as it grips as
> > > > long as a portion is
> > > > around the filter shell.
> > > > I was thinking about using an adaptor that would
> > > > allow temp/psi sensor
> > > > installation but I believe the only ones
> > available
> > > > use a smaller Toyota
> > > > filter. It also seems that if this were
> > sandwhiched
> > > > between the filter
> > > > and block you'd have even less room to work
> > with.
> > > > Anyone used a fitting
> > > > to do this?
> > > > 
> > > > The relocation kit would be nice but I'm not
> > sure
> > > > installing with the
> > > > engine in place would be a reasonable task.
> > > > Brian W 
> > > > 
> > > > From: supras-bounces at supras.com
> > > > [mailto:supras-bounces at supras.com] On
> > > > Behalf
> > > > Of berniek at technicaldevelop.com
> > > > Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 2:22 AM
> > > > To: Supras at supras.com; Supras at supras.com
> > > > Subject: [Supras] 7mGTE oil filter remval trick
> > > > 
> > > >     Hand tightening of the better oil filters
> > with
> > > > deeper section 
> > > > gaskets is more critical than with lower quality
> > > > filters.  The gasket 
> > > > expands significantly and "walks outboard" under
> > > > high pressure 
> > > > conditions and conseqently the filter can be
> > hard to
> > > > remove.  I'm using 
> > > > Purolator Pure1 filters at the moment and ran
> > into
> > > > this problem.  Steps 
> > > > were as follows.
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > >     1.  The only way to get the filter off is
> > with a
> > > > stamped steel 
> > > > "wrench" which fits the flutes at the the bottom
> > of
> > > > the can.  In my 
> > > > (our) situation the filter wrench requies a 3/8
> > > > universal joint and a 
> > > > long extension.  Yet the wrench began to slip. 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
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> > > 
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>   Malik
>   It Ain't Eazy Being Me!!!!
>   92Trbo Supra 367whp
>   92 Supra Turbo Targa, 
> RC Engineering 560 injectors, Blitz peek hold 
>   device, Apexi Super AFC, Apexi AVC-R, HKS 
>   Timing Gears, Turbonetics CT-26 upgraded 
>   turbo, K&N FIPKE, catch can modification, 
> RPS Turbo clutch, Apexi N1 Exhaust, Paisley 
>   downpipe, Random Technology High flow 
>   CAT,  AEM UEGO Wideband 02 Unit, CSF 
>   Aluminum 52mm Race radiator, Walbro 
>   Racing Fuel Pump, Aeromotive AFPR, 
>   Horsepower Freaks 700hp custom Supra 
>   intercooler and hardpipes,  Greddy bov, HKS 
>   3000Pipe 
> 
> 
> 
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