markievw 0 Posted March 21, 2006 I am trying to change the oil filter on a mk2 golf gti. As the club gti forum is closed I thought I would see if anyone here could help. I need to know which way to remove the oil filter. One book say clockwise, another anticlockwise. Anyone help me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geo 0 Posted March 21, 2006 Anticlockwise to remove. It's a normal right hand thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markievw 0 Posted March 21, 2006 Anticlockwise as i look at it from above? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geo 0 Posted March 21, 2006 No, clockwise as you look from above as the filter points downward ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markievw 0 Posted March 21, 2006 Thank you it now makes more sense. I shall have another go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted March 21, 2006 Tip - use an old fan belt as a strap wrench if it's tight, if it's really bad then stick a screwdriver thru it but be careful not to break the dipstick guide... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markievw 0 Posted March 21, 2006 i think i am being really thick but. As i am looking at the oil filter on top into the engine. Do i turn the filter from left to right or form left to right? help!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted March 21, 2006 right to left Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2_Door_fun 0 Posted March 21, 2006 lefty loosey - righty tighty :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markievw 0 Posted March 21, 2006 no def wont loosen even with filter wrench not sure about screw driver through oil filter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markievw 0 Posted March 21, 2006 hi All is well now. Managed to shift it with a hammer and swearing!! The garage that put it on must of overtightened it. Or do they just go this tight after a while. Not sure about doing it again though cheers for your help mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted March 21, 2006 they do go tight after a while,when i did a filter change on my old golf,the screwdriver slipped and went through the bottom rad hose :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbekk 0 Posted March 22, 2006 haha lefty loosy, righty tighty, hilarious, im gonna remember that. I always pretend to screw something into loose air before I untighten anything, now I can stop looking like a fool and start sounding like one! thx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geo 0 Posted March 22, 2006 they do go tight after a while,when i did a filter change on my old golf,the screwdriver slipped and went through the bottom rad hose :lol: PMSL :lol: :lol: :lol: They can get very tight alright. My brother bought a Golf G60 a few weeks back and someone had tried to remove the filter and failed, but had damaged it in the process so it was leaking :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
