Best tool for removing oil filter on 944

[ChasR]

I also use the cap tool on my 944. It fits the Mann filters fine, in addition to the Porsche and Mahle Knecht filters.

However, getting the oil tidily into the catch can I can' do. It overflows from it when going in like nobody's business! No other car comes out quite at the same rate! I may get another oil catch container to try and reduce it. Even a washing up bowl would be better!

 

[amrbose14]

I have the same and it worked very nicely. More challenging is how to minimise the oil spillage when it comes off! I don't suppose Halfords sell a tool for this...

 

[944 man]

I can name at least one specialist James, who charges you for work that he hasnt done (and there are several more whom I suspect of doing a lesser job than the DIY grease monkeys to whom you have referred)...

Its not for everyone, of course.

 

[pauljmcnulty]

but every good porsche buyers guide states full documented main or specialist service history is a must.

I'd disagree that it's going to make a huge difference to a car that's only worth a couple of thousand. If you're a competant DIY mechanic and keep records of work done and receipts for parts it's not going to downvalue the car by anywhere near what you'll have spent at a specialist. Just as going to a Porsche Centre won't raise the value by what you'll pay.

 

[zcacogp]

ORIGINAL: sc0tty

Can all you home mechanics explain why you do your own mechanics?  How can you claim to have 'full service history' if you are a DIYer?

I am the first to admit that I have no desire, or time to get my hands oily, but every good porsche buyers guide states full documented main or specialist service history is a must.

I personally would never but a car from some DIY grease monkey/ part time mechanic. Doesn't anyone have full porsche specialist documented service history anymore?   [8|]

Been discussed on here, and on PH, multitudinous times. I'm not going to waste bandwidth on it again.


Oli.

 

[Pastry]

ORIGINAL: sc0tty

Can all you home mechanics explain why you do your own mechanics? How can you claim to have 'full service history' if you are a DIYer?

I am the first to admit that I have no desire, or time to get my hands oily, but every good porsche buyers guide states full documented main or specialist service history is a must.

I personally would never but a car from some DIY grease monkey/ part time mechanic. Doesn't anyone have full porsche specialist documented service history anymore? [8|]

perhaps read this

 

[tr7v8]

ORIGINAL: ChasR

I also use the cap tool on my 944. It fits the Mann filters fine, in addition to the Porsche and Mahle Knecht filters.

However, getting the oil tidily into the catch can I can' do. It overflows from it when going in like nobody's business! No other car comes out quite at the same rate! I may get another oil catch container to try and reduce it. Even a washing up bowl would be better!

I use a washing up bowl & have for ages. Mine started before the 944 & when I had the Rover v8 in the 7. The drain plug on that is huge & the flow rate with it out similar[]
I ended up with a Torrey Canyon size lake of oil over me & the drive. Lesson learned!

 

[ChasR]

Even in the Pug GTi-6 which has a 22mm sump plug didn't make any mess. I reckon it's the angle and thread size that determines the flow (as you say, the size of the hole (no pun intended)). I think I may take a leaf out of your book TR7. At least my mate's Dolly Sprint oil change was tidier (bar the stupid cartidge oil filter contraption (a circlip holding in a non return value etc. anyone?

I'm not going to get started on the 'service/value' remark...

 

[tr7v8]

ORIGINAL: ChasR

Even in the Pug GTi-6 which has a 22mm sump plug didn't make any mess. I reckon it's the angle and thread size that determines the flow (as you say, the size of the hole (no pun intended)).

I'm not going to get started on the 'service/value' remark...

I think the Rover is 1 1/4 & most of it is hole, so big thread size! It also takes around 6 litres so high flow & BIG volume.
The 944 flows slower because it is smaller but nearly 6.5 litres files up a lot of drain cans.

 

[Neil Haughey]

ORIGINAL: 944 man

I can name at least one specialist James, who charges you for work that he hasnt done (and there are several more whom I suspect of doing a lesser job than the DIY grease monkeys to whom you have referred)...

Its not for everyone, of course.

Agreed. I have been royally stuffed by one of the countries best known specialists many years ago. I see it like this, if I do work on the car I have the time to check everything and try and do a perfect job, read and re-read every line in the workshop manual that is relevant. Use all the correct specified by Porsche materials etc. If I do all this and get it wrong then its my own fault and I can accept that. If the car goes away for a week I have no idea what has been done to it, if it doesn't seem right what do you do waste your time inspecting all the work and taking pictures? If one was to do that you may as well do the work yourself. Besides got to have something to do at the weekend [].

 

[Copperman05]

I like debates...

The thing is James having your car serviced by a mechanic even a specialist does not guarentee good workmanship. Do you trust your indie 100% to do everything asked of them, do everything properly without cutting corners or doing things that dont really need to be done? If you can, your lucky, it usually takes years to build up a relationship with someone you can trust to carry the work on your pride and joy.

My first job out of school was as a mechanic for a few years so I'm no stranger to fiddling with oily bits, however its been a long time since I did that soI choose to have my car serviced by a professional, mainly because I dont want to break anything or make matters worse (which often seems to happen to me when doing my own stuff[&:]).

Having a car that has been regurlarly serviced by its owner AND is well documented with receipts etc, should not adversly affect its value, and if it does this is probably offset by the savings made in doing the work oneself anyway. So does it matter? probably not in my opinion.

The trick with keeping these cars in good condition and on the road is finding someone you trust to do the work for you, or being good enough yourself.

I'm working on being the latter...

Edd

 

[edh]

ORIGINAL: Pastry

ORIGINAL: sc0tty

Can all you home mechanics explain why you do your own mechanics? How can you claim to have 'full service history' if you are a DIYer?

I am the first to admit that I have no desire, or time to get my hands oily, but every good porsche buyers guide states full documented main or specialist service history is a must.

I personally would never but a car from some DIY grease monkey/ part time mechanic. Doesn't anyone have full porsche specialist documented service history anymore? [8|]

perhaps read this