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The vanlife => Common Room => Topic started by: chrissue on November 01, 2017, 07:03:42 PM

Title: hello, info needed
Post by: chrissue on November 01, 2017, 07:03:42 PM
hello , just joined today, I have a 2001 2.4 duratorq convoy ex-removal box van ,converted camper, need some help on trying to locate a tool to remove the oil filter, the filter on these vans is in a housing , there is a tool for this, but I can't find one . any help would be great.
Title: Re: hello, info needed
Post by: Camper_Dan on November 01, 2017, 10:40:17 PM
Not being familiar with that specific rig, I can only give you general advice, but maybe it will help.

Normally there are two different types of oil filter wrenches.

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So my guess is that you need the last type.  Any parts store that sells your oil filter should be able to fix you up with such a removal tool.

Now if your rig is ex-military, that can be whole different ballgame, because much of their stuff is specialized.  If that's the case, you may have to get what you need from a military surplus place.

Good Luck & keep us posted.
Title: Re: hello, info needed
Post by: Rustbuss on November 01, 2017, 11:01:56 PM
As far as I know, it's the same as transits I used to run for business

the plastic housing unscrews and you replace the insert and o-ring, to unscrew a wrench/grippers or a 36/38mm socket will do it

it shouldn't be all that tight, when you put it back, wipe a bit of oil on the thread
Title: Re: hello, info needed
Post by: chrissue on November 02, 2017, 09:53:09 AM
hello, thanks for the replies , my ldv parts dealer had no idea, told me to try ford who were total unhelpful , have had grippers on the big nut part of the housing ,but could not shift it, and started to  chew the  nut so give up, thanks anyway regards chris
Title: Re: hello, info needed
Post by: Camper_Dan on November 02, 2017, 05:36:54 PM
Can you send us a picture, or point us to one, so we can actually see what we're talking about?

Thanks!