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john doddy

Member Since: 17 Sep 2020
Location: bristol
Posts: 35

2012 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver

removing oil filter 2012 fl2

i attempted an oil and filter change today on my 2012 fl2 ; i could not budge the filter cover ; it was must have tightened by a very strong person ; are they all that tight ? i didnt want to damage the plastic cover so i left it

31st Dec 2020 5:52 pm

Steve D

Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 4109

What was you using? 27mm swivel head ratchet spanner is the best.

Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

31st Dec 2020 6:30 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5021

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

Re: removing oil filter 2012 fl2

john doddy wrote:
i attempted an oil and filter change today on my 2012 fl2 ; i could not budge the filter cover ; it was must have tightened by a very strong person ; are they all that tight ? i didnt want to damage the plastic cover so i left it

They do get very tight sometimes.
I thought I had tightened mine up just right but when I came to later unscrewing it, I was worried that I would strip the thread- it was that tight. I continued unscrewing with the flexible 27mm ring spanner and it was OK in the end and not damaged. Jules

31st Dec 2020 7:17 pm

Steve D

Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 4109

When they are tight coming out, it’s just the rubber seal gone dry. Lube the new one well and it’ll go in a lot easier than it came out. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

31st Dec 2020 8:11 pm

john doddy

Member Since: 17 Sep 2020
Location: bristol
Posts: 35

Steve D wrote:
What was you using? 27mm swivel head ratchet spanner is the best.

tried one of these ; but it was so tight i could not move it ; i was concerned i would round off the plastic nut

31st Dec 2020 10:38 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5021

I'd carry on with the spanner - it that wont turn it then nothing else will that wont damage it, as you are into pipe wrench territory then Jules

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31st Dec 2020 11:00 pm

merlinj79

Member Since: 13 Aug 2019
Location: San Diego
Posts: 315

In this situation I'd probably buy a new oil filter housing and have that one on hand. Along with any gaskets needed to replace it.

Then apply torque until it either comes off or rounds out. If it rounds out, install the new filter housing.

If it comes off but you think it's damaged, use the cap from the housing you bought. Otherwise return the parts.

This is what I use for the filter, the socket is 36mm. Tighten gently until it stops firmly, then no further. Yes, lube the new o-ring with oil first.

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Edit: Maybe my engine is different, it's the 3.2 I6. The nut shape on the plastic filter cover is 36mm, not 27mm.

24th Jan 2021 12:01 am

Richard Willetts

Member Since: 07 Feb 2017
Location: Towcester
Posts: 99

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black

I would agree with Jules I always change my oil every 10k but the filter cap is always tight and like Jules just tighten as much as I think is enough its a bit frightening but works OK with the spanner
Richard

24th Jan 2021 9:47 am

Jack frost

Member Since: 21 Dec 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 796

As it’s such a pig of a job to replace that filter I bet it’s not changed by many garages during a service they will only drop the oil.

24th Jan 2021 2:26 pm

Steve D

Member Since: 19 Jan 2013
Location: Essexshire
Posts: 4109

It really isn’t a pig of a job for anyone that works in a garage - especially with the right tools and a ramp. A part-time diyer without the correct tools doing it in the street outside his house maybe but not a mechanic. There’s plenty worse than those! Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

24th Jan 2021 5:41 pm

GBR134

Member Since: 15 Nov 2020
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3

Hmm as a reasonably competent DIYer with a reasonable selection of tools it's an awkward S.O.B. I am just attempting it for the first time and with the space restriction and angle I'm dammed if I can get my 27mm socket on whilst attached to either ratchet or swivel head - I've just ordered the 27mm swivel head ratchet spanner and meanwhile the car is stuck awaiting its arrival as I dropped the old oil first.

29th Mar 2021 10:17 am

john doddy

Member Since: 17 Sep 2020
Location: bristol
Posts: 35

i managed to get the swivel head socket on the cover ; but it was REALLY tight ; with the angle and being led on my back i couldnt get much leverage on it . Next time i will cut off the opened ended spanner end and slip on a bit of tubing for a bit more leverage

29th Mar 2021 10:23 am

gasman

Member Since: 02 May 2013
Location: Tyneside
Posts: 893

2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

If you require more access just remove the radiator fan assembly. You then have enough room to get your socket on. Keep the ratchet spanner for next time Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.

29th Mar 2021 11:59 am

SWalker

Member Since: 22 Jul 2020
Location: Norn Iron
Posts: 49

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Barolo Black

GBR134 wrote:
Hmm as a reasonably competent DIYer with a reasonable selection of tools it's an awkward S.O.B. I am just attempting it for the first time and with the space restriction and angle I'm dammed if I can get my 27mm socket on whilst attached to either ratchet or swivel head - I've just ordered the 27mm swivel head ratchet spanner and meanwhile the car is stuck awaiting its arrival as I dropped the old oil first.

I hope all is well by the time the spanner comes- back in the 90s working on a ford i dropped the oil before lunch came back and finished the service. I then had to drop the sump to get oil pressure back. the old dirty ford engines, all the half caked oil and crud on the gauze had hardened begin left in the air.... Again i stress it was an old dirty ford engine.... Stewart
2007 Freelander 2 SE TD4
2007 A6 quattro 3.0 TDI Manual
1986 coupe quattro (kv) square wheels.
1972 mini 1400 100BHP A series

29th Mar 2021 12:19 pm

GBR134

Member Since: 15 Nov 2020
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3

Thank you some excellent suggestions -

John D - I got an open ended spanner on (at an angle) and used enough force that I was convinced the plastic nut was just distorting and I didn't want to round it off.

Gasman - In my nightmares I thought of removing the radiator but really didn't want to do that! It never occurred to me to think of just removing the fan assembly - DOH

S Walker - I didn't even know that was possible - you're really not helping

Back in the real World - Mrs L demanded that the Freelander was removed from in front of the garage and she NEEDED it Wednesday am - spanner due Thursday. I've bit the bullet and poured in 5.9L of expensive oil and will do the Job again over Easter - Grrrrr

29th Mar 2021 1:58 pm

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