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Torque Strap

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  • 15-06-2010 7:11pm
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    Nozebleed
    Registered Users Posts: 1,727 ✭✭✭


    Im doing a service on my car for the first time tomorrow. I think i have everything. Im just unsure how i use a torque strap when removing the oil filter..is it simply a case of wrap it round and use brute force to unscrew? When im putting the new filter on is it ok just to hand screw it on?


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    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users Posts: 9,703 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    Try it with your hand first, you could be surprised!


    They're supposed to be hand tightened, I think, but make sure you lube the rubber seal with some oil before sticking it on!


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    slimjimmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,787 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    BTW, Hand tight means screw the filter on until the seal contacts then thighten with a three quarter turn*, it does not mean as tight as you can get it by hand.


    * check fitting instructions printed on filter casing.


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    peasant
    Registered Users Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Nozebleed wrote: »
    simply a case of wrap it round and use brute force to unscrew

    There's your answer


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    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,314 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    I did mine the other day & brute force was required. The filter casing was completely tightened down onto the seating area, at least a full rotation too tight. Thats main dealers for ya.


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