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Subject: Re: Europa-List: OIl filter inspection
From: Ami McFadyean <ami@mcfadyean.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2004 13:48:30

You can buy an oil filter cutter at Kemble; 40!!

A sharp hammer and chisel does the same, but is more messy and can deposit
metal in the evidence.

Chain-link pipe cutters are cheaper, but usually need lengthening to go all
the way around the filter.

Duncan McF.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Iddon" <riddon@sent.com>
Subject: Europa-List: OIl filter inspection


>
> I note from the Rotax maintenance recommendations that after changing
> the oil filter, one should open it up and inspect the paper 'web'.  Do
> most owners do this and if so, how do you open the filter if you don't
> have access to an official tool?
>
> Richard Iddon G-RIXS
>
>




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