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Kawi ZX6R Oil Filter screwed way too tight by a dealer
- Thread starter outlaw110
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Ya m in Mississauga and have the right sized cup wrench in metal... I also have the same bike.. Works like a charm... Lemme know if u need to borrow it.
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outlaw110
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Thanks for dropping by and giving me a hand. That was very nice of you! Respect
Rides will definitely be in order
This is what I used when I had my 08 zx6r which is the same bike as yours.Its probably not too tight you just dont have the right tool
Get a cap filter wrench problem solved
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Because of the tight location of the 07-2013 Zx6R filter with the plastic shroud around it, I see people do all kinds of stupid **** to try and get them off, when all you need is the proper $5 -10 tool to remove them using the end of the filter as its designed to be removed
If your tool is slipping its either crap, or the wrong size..Do not buy the plastic type, metal only...And always make sure it is on 100% and dead square before trying to turn it
Get it, save yourself aggravations
Edit: I see you got it solved, but you should still buy it
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johnp
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ok what is that?
-Jamie M.
Its probably not too tight you just dont have the right tool
Get a cap filter wrench problem solved
Because of the tight location of the 07-2013 Zx6R filter with the plastic shroud around it, I see people do all kinds of stupid **** to try and get them off, when all you need is the proper $5 -10 tool to remove them using the end of the filter as its designed to be removed
If your tool is slipping its either crap, or the wrong size..Do not buy the plastic type, metal only...And always make sure it is on 100% and dead square before trying to turn it
Haha, I was actually forced to buy this kind of oil wrench by default. My bike is a really nicely designed machine that's normally very easy to repair or maintain... with one main exception! The oil filter fits in a special cylindrical recess that has only a half-inch of clearance around the oil filter itself. No other wrench would even fit in that insanely tight well!
skapan
Well-known member
Ummm heat gun? When the oil filter is right next to the wiring harness and the rad hose? What would you accomplish? Anyway, my 3 claw tool is a bit different from the one pictured, the jaws tighten as you add torque. Of course useless to install a filter but works great for removal.
You'd accomplish a lot, and with some basic common sense and care won't damage a thing. Most of the damage caused to bearing surfaces, threads etc... can be avoided by simple application of moderate heat. It's why you'll find a heat gun in almost any shop.
Dude please, you are telling people to remove an oil filter with a heat gun.. terrible advice.
The obvious problem here was that he didn't have the proper tools, i wold suggest using some of that basic common sense you are referring to and not give advice like this on a forum full of nobs
I understand what you are trying to say and your underline point but just think of people that have no clue
I have one of these, hasn't fail me yet
If he had warm the engine before removal, I don't see how a heat gun can help.
If he had warm the engine before removal, I don't see how a heat gun can help.
The only place it doesn't work is when theres no room to put it in anywhere....
I have one of these, hasn't fail me yet
heat gun can be dangerous in the hands of most riders... also those clippers CANNOT help with the previous 2 generations of zx6r unless you are willing to do some work and take of the plastics and possible more... I barely have enough room for my metal cap style wrench.. plastic caps are too thick and I haven't seen one in a small enough size.. got mine from Nappa for $8 I think
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LOL... hahahahaha..... try driving out a stubborn wheel bearing without one, or better yet get a few builds under your belt and then come back to table. Too funny.
skapan
Well-known member
So I help a guy out and you come on this thread with your stupid heat gun comment and I should "get a few builds under your belt and then come back to table"? Remind me to ignore your posts if you ever need help - oh but you won't you have the ultimate tool - the heat gun. I thought this forum was about helping people? Telling them to use a heat gun to remove an oil filter, you should get a few oil changes under your belt and "come back to table" Rant off.
Maybe in your situation, not in his.....If you actually know about the bike he is talking about, there is no room for that...
This is a 09+ but 99% the same as his bike the 07-08....As you can see there is no room for pliers and stabbing it with screw drivers...
You need a good quality and fit cap style filter wrench, Ive done this a million times already
The only way I can see you having sucess with a screw driver is if you removed the gas tank and did if from inside the frame
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