> From: KENWILFY@aol.com
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> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] oil filter removal tool
> Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 17:23:35 EST
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> The one I like is the metal band with a handle that bends so you
> can use it in
> really tight spots (like where the Vanagon Oil Filter is).
> Don't want to start a flame war but I put mine on hand tight and then just
> tweak them about a quarter turn with the filter wrench.  Usually it is when
> you remove the filters that you need the wrench.
> Ken Wilford
> Van-Again
> John 3:16

Who needs a filter wrench? They do work nice, but if you'd rather buy
a general purpose tool, get one of those enormous channel locks,
about 1.5" long. They work great for filters, compressing caliper
pistons, and a number of other tasks.

Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@uswest.net