Oil Filter Wrench [Archive]

leeines

04-07-2008, 07:35 PM

Anyone recall what the size or part number is for the oil filter wrench that fits for the filter on an R1200 GSA? I recall there was a Checkers part number.
Thanks,
Lee:german

The_Veg

04-07-2008, 08:10 PM

All I know is that the old strap-type wrench I use for my VW and used for an Acura I used to have does the trick for me.

tbryant

04-08-2008, 08:31 AM

Shhh! I use a pair of water pump pliers!(giant slip-joint pliers). A little on the redkneck side but they work.:thumb

leeines

04-09-2008, 08:06 AM

Thanks very much for the replies.
Lee:german

gulfcoastbeemer

04-09-2008, 08:10 AM

...I use a pair of water pump pliers!(giant slip-joint pliers). A little on the redkneck side but they work.:thumb

Don't say that like it's a BAD thing.

I'm sure, as we speak, somewhere in München, Fritz or Hans is skewering an oil filter with a screwdriver. I think the use of water pump pliers is quite elegant, and shows great refinement.

JimVonBaden1

04-10-2008, 07:04 AM

I would be wary of using a screwdriver to remove the filter. If you knock a hole in it and can't get it off, or the filter comes apart (it has happened), you are stuck until you can get it off. Same with big pliars!

Use a proper tool of some sort!

Jim :brow

gulfcoastbeemer

04-11-2008, 05:42 AM

I would be wary of using a screwdriver to remove the filter. If you knock a hole in it and can't get it off, or the filter comes apart (it has happened), you are stuck until you can get it off.

Stuck? Come on, don't you own a hammer and a cold chisel?

Stuff2C

04-11-2008, 10:16 AM

i took my filter to pep boys and they have a rack of filter wrenches. i found one that was tight but works great. 1.99:deal

JimVonBaden1

04-11-2008, 02:55 PM

i took my filter to pep boys and they have a rack of filter wrenches. i found one that was tight but works great. 1.99:deal

For an R1200 BMW filter?

Please post pictures!

Jim :brow

Stuff2C

04-11-2008, 08:57 PM

For an R1200 BMW filter?

Please post pictures!

Jim :brow

Thanks, I just spent an hour looking for that picture, i posted it on ADV a while back. I'll shoot another tomorrow, but it's the basic black stamped steel type.

Stuff2C

04-12-2008, 09:31 PM

Your picture sir... I forgot the last time I used it I cut four slits in it at 12, 3, 6, 9 That made it eaisier to get on. As I said it was tight, but for a buck .99 it's GREAT.

Bob1100RTC

04-22-2008, 05:34 PM

I gave an oil filter to one of the toolmen that come to my shop. He brought me a wrench that fits perfect. Its made by AST the number is M0103. I paid $15. If anyone is interested I can you can call them and they can ship one to you.
Greensburg Tool & Supplies
R.D. #7,Box43A
Greensburg,PA 15601
724-836-4725