What type of filter-wrench do you use on the fuel and oil filters??

I have one of those floppy rubber-lined metal bands with a swiveling handle that the harder you pull, the tighter she grips.

It has worked fine on the fuel-filters on both trucks, and tolerably well for the oil-filter on my 1989 engine.

I attempted to use it on the wife's 91.5 I/C oil-filter and could not manage to get it under and around the filter, on account of a coolant tubing that just misses the filter.

By the way, what on earth is that gizmo under the exhaust manifold that has coolant routed through it; there ain't one on my 89 engine??

Is there a filter wrench that works better that I should have??

Thanks.

 

I use a Snap on filter plier, its got an angled head and a slip joint for multiple size usage. That cannister on the side of the block below the exhaust is a water to oil cooler for the auto trans, M/T doesnt have one. It works two ways, one to heat the oil to proper operating temp and to help cool the ATF under load.

 

Grind out one of the rivets on the band type wrench that you already have. Then replace it with a pin that fits in the old rivet hole. You can un-pin the wrench, slide it around the filter and then re-pin it. Worked well for me. Or go get a strap wrench.

The canister below the exhaust is a tranny cooler. (water to oil)

 

Something like this, works excellent on any Dodge truck filter I've come across. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=36778

 

Can't tell you how many times I've used my belt to break loose a filter, rotate an engine, etc, etc.

It's no permanent solution, but a good ol' leather belt will work wonders on filters, and I've yet to run across a filter that's fatter than I am!

 

Get a metal cap wrench for fluted filters at Napa or Advance Auto. A long 3/8 extension easily reaches the filter from under the truck.

 

Trouble is I have a bejillion Fleetgaurd filters and they are not fluted.

 

Strap wrench works best for me .It's basicly a piece of square tubing with a slot for the strap to fit thru and a rod inside to hold the strap.You spin the tube to tighten the strap then slip a 1/2 in. drive ratchet in to the end of the tube and turn to loosen .Squeezes the filter and seldom slips.

 

BK, that filter wrench I posted above is IMO, the down right best wrench to have. I've used it on all Dodge filters (early gassers and the Cummins) and even my big fuel filter in my fuel system. It's much bigger than stock, FS1000. Sure I got a POS metal cap, a POS strap wrench and they just take up space in the box.

 

I guess Harbor Freight will soon get some more of my money.

I have a wall plaque that says "Thanks for being our biggest customer." , already hanging in a place of honor.

 

Just a warning about a comparable wrench to what is shown at the harbor freight site .I have one, it is scrap now ,went to use it to remove fuel filter on my 96 and it broke ,on mine there was a small spring that forces a dog over in the slide, it broke ,so I went and got my strap wrench as described in earlier post and removed the filter .The harbor freight might not be the same but,just be aware .

 

I was at Harbor Freight, yesterday, and picked up that filter-pliers/wrench.

I got it on sale for $3.99.

Thanks.

 

Ditto on the strap wrench.

 

I use one of these (but craftsman)... and they come in different sizes. The handle moves for tight areas.

3.99 isnt bad from this place.

http://www.westcoastmall.net/shop/de...?cPath=118_232

 

LOL, I here ya on the large belt size... I did something similar, used an old broken rubber tarp strap, slipped it up behind/around and just rotated to beat heck! Just make sure to wipe any oil/dirt off first. This was AFTER I tried gripping my hands around the oil filter and then gouging my fingernail cuticles on a too-close hose clamp. Ye-ouch!