What tool do you need for the Oil filter housing on a 2.0TDI, is it the item that clamps onto a standard socket set? I assume any local Motor Factor will have these.

Ta in advance.

Yes its a socket that attaches to a ratchet.Some say its 32mm and some say 36mm.

Hopefully someone can clarify the size

I hope you werent thinking of using one of the chain grip filter removers that attach to a 1/2 inch socket ratchet handle - they are for screw-on cartridge filters. On the TDI you remove the plastic top with a suitable sized socket and lift out the renewal oil filter.

32mm socket.

The motor factor seemed to think it was a 74mm clamp that goes over the top of the whole thing from their book.

Just like this one:

Oil Filter Wrench 74mm 14 Flute Purlux & Grove Filters on eBay, also, Hand Tools, Garage Equipment Tools, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 13-Sep-08 10:25:04 BST)

Does this have any advantage or should I tell them not to bother and just get a 32mm Socket from somewhere

I do have a chain and a set of special mole grips for oil filters, however no I wasn't thinking on using them

No use the correct socket as IIRC the top is plastic and you might round the edges off with that tool.

No problem, I was told that was the correct tool, so I wondered if it was a 32mm socket with some extra on it. Ta

Yes, 32mm with an extension bar.

in the old days it use to be a screwdriver whacked through the filter and then twisted and then a clean strong hand to screw the new one in.

Yes, 32mm with an extension bar.

Extension bar?

I was just going to get a 32mm socket and pop it on my 1/2" drive socket set :confused:

All done, one 32mm `Hexagon Hub Nut Socket` later.

Quite a chunky item to say the least.

you can either use mole grips or a 'liverpudlian spanner' if you don't want to fork out for the correct tool.

I've got a 32mm socket, but the Tall one is no good so will have to go back.

Why on earth did they put a manifold above the oil filter on the 2.0TDI. Looking at it it doesn't look as if getting the filter in and out is going to be easy due to not much room.

Can anyone confirm if this all comes out without having to take anything apart?

Can anyone confirm if this all comes out without having to take anything apart?

Yes, it does, bit awkward and you'll spill some oil.

Yes, it does, bit awkward and you'll spill some oil.

Thanks, take it you've had a go then on yours?

One of those few mm spare things then I take it? Grrr at the designers. Looks like I'll need a flexi socket to get the tool in.

On the plus point I have a pela pump so hopefully can suck the oil out before i try and move the filter reducing spillage

Use a monkey wrench on the oil filter cover or 32mm spanner.

On the 1.6 FSI you have to pull the front of the engine cover off the squashy bits to gain access. Takes a 32mm socket, putting it back the torque is embossed on the cover, 25Nm, IIRC.

32mm socket+ swivel adapter +extension bar +ratchet needed. A doddle to do with the right tools

Monkey wrench's and mole grips :eek:

Remind me never to buy a car from you!!

32mm socket+ swivel adapter +extension bar +ratchet needed. A doddle to do with the right tools

I have all of the above, it's just a case of "Why?"

Could they not have located the damn filter housing so that it wasn't directly below the intake manifold? I mean is it that hard to do. It just looks like getting the filter in and out will be a tight squeeze.

Just so I'm aware does the slim plastic rod of the filter go downwards or upwards. I've not take it out yet, so don't know.

Monkey wrench's and mole grips :eek:

Remind me never to buy a car from you!!

:rofl: was meant to say adjustable spanner.

All done.

Halfords 32mm Impact driver socket (short black one), a long extension bar, a imple 1/2" drive bar to undo and torque wrench to do it back up to 25NM.

Not bad all in and the car in question is much happier sounding than it was before, quieter and more responsive all said.

should have asked me mark, i'd have lent you the tools to do it, or you could have come over to mine and done it

should have asked me mark, i'd have lent you the tools to do it, or you could have come over to mine and done it

Thanks for the offer mate, will have to sort out that pint too as we keep meaning to.

To be fair with 5 or 6 cars that are going to get serviced it wasn't an issue as the only things I didn't already have were the 32mm short socket and the Pela Pump. I did mean to ask if you still get good prices from HMF as there were a few bits I was going to get, but their prices meant they were more than Halfords.

Having done the change I have to say I'm no longer convinced by the long life servicing claims as the engine is so much quieter and fuel economy is definitely up.

i'm finding that the prices at HMF are starting to go up, often WMF are better for things, and believe it or not stuff like filters is sometimes cheaper from the dealer