Any suggestions for a decent fuel filter tool

jim annandale · May 18th, 2013, 20:40

http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...-tool/1018905/

Hi folks, trying to undo my fuel filter is a pain, maybe I was more of a savage last year when I undid it. I didn't overtighten it I don't think. Anyway, there's a link above to the correct bit of kit, but it's pricey, any suggestions as to an alternative, the normal 20 inch gorrilla grips that have never let me down, just have.

I dont mind paying for my tools but that ones getting on £50, a lot of money for once a year.

carl4u44 · May 18th, 2013, 21:07

Long sharp flat headed screwdriver and a hammer never failed me.

RM955I · May 18th, 2013, 21:14

Is this for a diesel? I guess it must be as petrol ones are easy and need no tools.

jim annandale · May 18th, 2013, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl4u44

Long sharp flat headed screwdriver and a hammer never failed me.

I hope you won't be too offended if I don't ask to borrow your hammer,

Any more slightly more suttle tips..... anybody

Yes it is the diesel, thanks, or sorry for not making that clear, D5 diesel.

outnumbered · May 18th, 2013, 21:25

you could buy that and hire it out

.
mike

paul3346 · May 18th, 2013, 21:29

I do not know if they are still available, but, years ago, I bought a filter removal tool from Halfrauds. Basically, it appeared to be a piece of bicycle chain which hooked onto a lever/handle which tightened onto the filter body when turned. Very effective/efficient and inexpensive.
Paul.............

outnumbered · May 18th, 2013, 21:32

this is what i use.
http://www.kozy-homes.co.uk/products...FdHMtAodGjMADA

jim annandale · May 18th, 2013, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by outnumbered

you could buy that and hire it out

.
mike

You're only saying that so I buy it and then let you borrow it. What do you use Mike?

I would buy it actually, but today I was doing the oil etc and I pulled a nail out of one of my tyres and it made a noise like a snake and went flat at the bottom. Of course it couldn't be repaired and seeing as how there was just about 4mm left on both rear tyres I might as well buy two, so 160 smackers later, another 50 seems a lot. Of course if you want to buy it and lend it to me I would not be offended.

The above post from outnumbered came in while I was typing with my elbows, slowly.

S60D5-185 · May 18th, 2013, 21:53

I use one of these. Never been stuck yet getting fuel filter of my S60 D5.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Filter...item27d2b8adc0

outnumbered · May 18th, 2013, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by S60D5-185

I use one of these. Never been stuck yet getting fuel filter of my S60 D5.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Filter...item27d2b8adc0

thought you had yours done at the garage

sorry that was the cambelt lol

May 18th, 2013, 20:40	#1
jim annandale Master Member Last Online: Sep 3rd, 2021 08:56 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: northampton	Any suggestions for a decent fuel filter tool http://www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts...-tool/1018905/ Hi folks, trying to undo my fuel filter is a pain, maybe I was more of a savage last year when I undid it. I didn't overtighten it I don't think. Anyway, there's a link above to the correct bit of kit, but it's pricey, any suggestions as to an alternative, the normal 20 inch gorrilla grips that have never let me down, just have. I dont mind paying for my tools but that ones getting on £50, a lot of money for once a year.

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RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	Is this for a diesel? I guess it must be as petrol ones are easy and need no tools. __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

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outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	you could buy that and hire it out. mike __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

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outnumbered Lunatic from Wakefield Last Online: Apr 16th, 2023 06:33 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: wakefield	this is what i use. http://www.kozy-homes.co.uk/products...FdHMtAodGjMADA __________________ 2012 volvo xc90 Executive Buccaneer Bermuda 2021

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S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 5th, 2024 16:23 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	I use one of these. Never been stuck yet getting fuel filter of my S60 D5. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oil-Filter...item27d2b8adc0 __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

May 18th, 2013, 21:07	#2
carl4u44 Master Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2023 17:21 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: kk	Long sharp flat headed screwdriver and a hammer never failed me.

May 18th, 2013, 21:29	#6
paul3346 Member Last Online: May 24th, 2018 09:50 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Prudhoe	I do not know if they are still available, but, years ago, I bought a filter removal tool from Halfrauds. Basically, it appeared to be a piece of bicycle chain which hooked onto a lever/handle which tightened onto the filter body when turned. Very effective/efficient and inexpensive. Paul.............

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