Yeah it was probably the dealer because a lot of people would bring it
back only to pay the dealer to take it off.
Brian G. Backus

> ----------
> From:         dearbo@EROLS.COM[SMTP:dearbo@EROLS.COM]
> Reply To:     dearbo@EROLS.COM
> Sent:         Thursday, April 02, 1998 1:02 AM
> To:   Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> Subject:      Re: FW: Oil Filter Stuck
>
> David Thayer wrote:
>
> > I have tried 4 wrenches and cant seem to get my oil filter off.  I
> have > a 90 Westy with a 2.1 and a Mahle? Filter.  It is now very bent
> and > wont budge.
>
> I had the same trouble with my 88GL when I purchased it in 89.  I
> tried
> to get it off - got bent.  Next I hammered a long screw driver through
> it and tried to twist it off. Nope - only 1/2 tore off.  Dah - now I
> can't drive it. I used vice grips to remove the remaining metal shell
> and filter parts. Finally I had to chisle it off - and it really took
> a
> lot of pounding to get the bottom plate off!
>
> Gary
> 88GL, 80 Westy
>