414Budd Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 My neighbor tried to take the top off of the oil filter housing during an oil change and things didn't go as planned. I was thinking that I could use the info in this thread http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=16008 to help him out, but if anyone has other suggestions I could use them. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgrinci Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 I assume you are referring to getting the broken cap off. There may be enough of the hex to use a socket (for removal). Maybe a strap wrench (if there is enough clearance) and then there is always visegrips. Good luck. Chuck '19 CT6, '04 Bravada........but still lusting for that '69 Z-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Ouch. What was the process that led to this? Normally one twists the cap off -- it has very fine threads on it. Now would be a good time to get a replacement cap lined up with the local dealer btw. It is normally threaded (righty tighty lefty loosey). It is difficult to reach with a wrench, but need only be on hand tight to begin with. With the huge rip in the top it should be even easier to grab and turn? Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdgrinci Posted April 12, 2011 Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Tightening torque is to be set at 18 lb/ft and the service manual instructs to oil the threads prior to installation. Chuck '19 CT6, '04 Bravada........but still lusting for that '69 Z-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
414Budd Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I was able to get the cap off after work today. It was a job and a half, but I was able to save him a few dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jim Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 How in the world did he manage to break it like that? And how did you get it off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted April 14, 2011 Report Share Posted April 14, 2011 that tells me he needs a torque wrench GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjy834u Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 My neighbor tried to take the top off of the oil filter housing during an oil change and things didn't go as planned. I was thinking that I could use the info in this thread http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=16008 to help him out, but if anyone has other suggestions I could use them. Thanks six-point socket will help you removing the cap. I'm not pretty sure about the socket wrench Could be better, if you try with 6-point socket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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