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Jeff Hardwick must be overvelmed with requests for his fine piece of machined oil filter remover, sent him the money just waitng.



He has filled the nich with his expert skills that helps everyone out. This is like the old saying



"Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat the path to your door"



Jeff I hope your not overworked now.
 
:-{} << this is me and my oil filter when its time to change on my 2000 model, I take the air tube from the turbo to the air box off(i also check for dust and check turbo) this makes getting to it easier but that darn thing is a pain to get started threading but once it take hold it spins right on, i have to say its aggrevating sometimes but when i do it i know its on there right and everything is tightened back up with no chance of anything coming lose.

*PAITENCE IS A VIRTUE* lol , it takes ALOT sometimesOo.
 
While on the subject of oil filters, will the oil filters interchange from 95 model to 2003? I have a bunch of them on hand for my 95.
 
Originally posted by SGBARRACUDA

While on the subject of oil filters, will the oil filters interchange from 95 model to 2003? I have a bunch of them on hand for my 95.





yep, they should. they just don't have the fluted bottom so a socket type filter tool won't work
 
Call Geno's I was told the 24v trucks have a higher pressure and the old 12 valve filter is NOT acceptable in the newer trucks then the 03 added flutes. You can use new on old but not old on new. I bought a box of the new fluted filters and will use them on 92,96,and 03.



The 03 I think had some other changes and it sounds like hastings and other smay not make a filter for the 03 yes the 89 filter fits but it does not flow, filter or handle pressure of the newer trucks.



Get the right filter and get the wrench and you will not have any issues changing or warranty.
 
Not to dout what your saying but since I own one of each I must state that the 95 holds a much higher oil preasure than my 03. The 95 runs at idle at aprox. 40-45 lbs and 50 -55 at speed, the 03 idles warm at 25-30 and 45-50 at speed? Now it may be that the 03 style filter has a higher by-pass preasure than the older counter part.
 
My '03 pressure is 20 at idle when warm and 60 at highway speeds - this according to my mechanical guage. Wish I had a '95 to compare it against!
 
Originally posted by Johnstra

My '03 pressure is 20 at idle when warm and 60 at highway speeds - this according to my mechanical guage. Wish I had a '95 to compare it against!



I still own my 95 12 valve with 235k miles and it still idles at 40 warm.
 
Dunno how closely matched the area is in your 3rd Gen with my 2nd, but here's what I do and you can get the supplies at local autozone so no need to wait for the mail... .



I use an old strap wrench that works awesome. It's the kind with a 2-3" wide nylon strap attached to a 5" square pipe that accepts a 1/2" driver at the end. The more worn out the better; it seems the new one's are a bit slippery and stiff until broken in (mine used to live in the bilge of a big commuter boat with giant CAT diesels so it's broken in nicely)



Anyway, just soak the new one in warm water before use and strap shouldn't slip.



Here goes:

Tools: StrapWrench, 1/2" driver(fixed is better than ratcheted), 1 foot extension, 1-Gallon ZipLoc Freezer bag, old towel, screwdriver, sharpie felt pen. Small step ladder. Rubber strap wrench(like the kind they used to sell on TV)



Unscrew clamps that secure rubber air-intake duct and remove it. Carefull around the turbo intake (cover it with towel/rag. Cover altenator area with towel too; I've heard of folks shorting out somtehing around there, so no need for that. Slip that strap up under end of filter and slide it all the way up to edge (not that hard, but the crux of this procedure). Snug up the strapWrench and connect the extension and driver. Turn (in correct direction; clockwise I think). Filter should loosen up without much fuss. Don't unscrew all the way.

Once it's loosened, remove strap wrench stuff. Slide Freezer bag underneath filter (another crux for those of us with limited elbows and large hands) and spin off filter. I find that I have to walk top edges of baggie around to keep it above filter. By holding onto top edges, you can unscrew, lower, and maneuver the filter around and up through all the obstacles. Just make sure its a Freezer Bag or similar strength! Wipe the area where O/F gasket seals with to remove any foreign objects or leftover rubber. Fill up new O/F with oil and smear a little on gasket. . Replace gently. After snugging down hand tight, I use a rubber style strap wrench to snug the O/F a bit more, but not gorilla tight b/c my hands can't get it tight enough. Make sure to keep the rubber strap around the top edge so it won't dent the O/F. After all this, I mark a spot on the O/F where I have a mark on alluminum base where it attaches. Then I check after few hours on the truck to make sure it's not slipping off. I also write date & mileage on filter in case I forget when it was last changed. Replace rubber air-intake housing and that's it. Of course, I'm assuming you already know how to drain & fill oil.



Lots words but I have no problem replacing my O/F and although I'm sure there are better ways to do it, I' have no reason to change.



Hope this helps...
 
That wrench is pretty decent and made in the US, look at the picture, it also has a metal insert for the 3/8" drive. By the way Martha is K-Mart not WalMart.
 
Originally posted by Bertram65

That wrench is pretty decent and made in the US, look at the picture, it also has a metal insert for the 3/8" drive. By the way Martha is K-Mart not WalMart.



:-laf Tells ya how much I go to K-Mart or WalMart :D
 
Your missing out, WalMart is awsome for stuff like paper towel, dog food, basically any consumable, they are pretty good for oil as well. Go check it out, there has to be one close by for you.
 
Ahh, don't worry Jeff (JHardwick) - I wouldn't trade my shiny Hardwick Ent. , Inc. filter wrench for one of them silly Wally World ones.



After all, the Wally World ones only say made in the USA, your engraving is much more impressive!



Only problem is that I'm afraid to use it - I don't want to scratch it, it's just to dern purty.
 
I do not think anyone was comparing the WalMart one to the one made by JHardwick, the one I mentioed works well, is readily available and cheap. There is already a thread going about the wrench JHardwick makes.
 
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