Oil Filter Removal Tool

Phil325i · 08-01-2014, 07:17 AM

Hi chaps. Wanting to buy an oil filter removal tool like this:

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I bought one online (16 flats 86mm wide) which appeared from my research to be the correct size for my engine (N53 6-cylinder). However when it arrived, it was just too small to fit over the filter housing cap.

I now find there are tools on the web of 86mm, 87mm and 88mm and I don't know which I need. Based on measurement of the distance between flats, 86mm should be right...but it clearly isn't.

So do any of you have one of these wrenches already? If so, could you tell me the width between flats pls?

Cheers.

xenon · 08-01-2014, 07:45 AM

Doesn't the filter cap have a 32mm hex-head on it?

Phil325i · 08-01-2014, 08:00 AM

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Doesn't the filter cap have a 32mm hex-head on it?

Nope. Completely smooth, like this:

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kev335i · 08-01-2014, 08:36 AM

Same size as for n54? Can't find my bloody tape measure I think it's around 88mm. I purchased the proper bmw tool for it less than 10 quid and worth having the 100% correct size. It has 16 flats but until I can find a measure sorry that's all I can tell u.
Bmw part no 83 30 0 493 936 if it helps you find out more info

KM79 · 08-01-2014, 08:37 AM

Phil mine is an 86/16 and this fits.Check it's not out of shape or they've sent the wrong one(it has markings on the inside face)

Phil325i · 08-01-2014, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kev335i

I purchased the proper bmw tool for it less than 10 quid

Sourced from a BMW dealer at that price?

kev335i · 08-01-2014, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

Sourced from a BMW dealer at that price?

Yep bmw Cooper can't recall if they had to order it or not and yes surprised me how cheap it was.

Edit I can now remember it wasn't in stock but only took a day to get. the sales guy also stated at the time they use swan necks rather than the proper tool as the torque specs are so low on them.

Phil325i · 08-01-2014, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by K_M79

Phil mine is an 86/16 and this fits.Check it's not out of shape or they've sent the wrong one(it has markings on the inside face)

Thanks. No it wasn't out of shape and the only marking on the inside was '16', which I took to be 16 flats. Maybe it's poor quality control and not made to spec...

KM79 · 08-01-2014, 01:32 PM

I got mine off eBay and it fits all N type petrol engines.And I use it on a variety of vehicles.Had a look and mine is marked 86/16 which I ordered off eBay for BMW N engines

Phil325i · 08-02-2014, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by K_M79

I got mine off eBay and it fits all N type petrol engines.And I use it on a variety of vehicles.Had a look and mine is marked 86/16 which I ordered off eBay for BMW N engines

Thanks. Any links to current eBay listings?

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kev335i Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 290 Posts Drives: E93 335i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Same size as for n54? Can't find my bloody tape measure I think it's around 88mm. I purchased the proper bmw tool for it less than 10 quid and worth having the 100% correct size. It has 16 flats but until I can find a measure sorry that's all I can tell u. Bmw part no 83 30 0 493 936 if it helps you find out more info Last edited by kev335i; 08-01-2014 at 08:41 AM..
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KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Phil mine is an 86/16 and this fits.Check it's not out of shape or they've sent the wrong one(it has markings on the inside face)
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KM79 Major 140 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: 2017 335D Msport Saloon Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I got mine off eBay and it fits all N type petrol engines.And I use it on a variety of vehicles.Had a look and mine is marked 86/16 which I ordered off eBay for BMW N engines
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