my first self service

Clarkey · 17 Jan 2008 at 16:34

And you realise the threads which attach the oil filter are right in line with where he hammered a blunt object through? Which could have caused irreparable damage easily.

You don't like my style? Big whoop.

Sone · 17 Jan 2008 at 16:42

good spot clarkey, could have caused some headaches

jpmonkey69 · 17 Jan 2008 at 16:51

looked like it was right at the bottom of the filter the hole was made?

I've never had an issue with the old screwdriver to remove the oil filter trick, although now you mention it I guess it could cause problems if you're unlucky.

volospian · 17 Jan 2008 at 17:54

jpmonkey69 said:
looked like it was right at the bottom of the filter the hole was made?

I've never had an issue with the old screwdriver to remove the oil filter trick, although now you mention it I guess it could cause problems if you're unlucky.

No, it was the top (assuming the large black smear is the hole). If you look at the picture you can see the "hex" flat shaped grip on the left, those are at the bottom to help you grip the filter. You can also just about see a smidgen of silver on the right, which is probably the neck of the filter, with the threads.