the messy, but workable solution is to drive a screwdriver into or through
the filter body and torque it off. Many times the body peels away, but then
you can get a set of pliers or small pipe wrench on the central core.
there should be no problem with losing additional oil.
Take care,
Bill McLeod Slightly Classics, Tucson
----- Original Message -----
From: "Freeman, Noah" <nfreeman@baincapital.com>
To: "Triumph (E-mail)" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 8:02 AM
Subject: Changing oil filter with full oil system
> Hey all- I went to change the TR4's oil over the weekend...drained the
oil,
> but went to change hte filter, (spin on adapter) and Ill be damned if I
can
> get it to budge...really on super tight...so I ordered a strap wrench. In
the
> meantime, I refilled it with new oil, and am driving new oil, old filter
(no
> flames all, its just for af ew days)..
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