GT40 FCC Canister Removal

[jamiewilson3]

Trying to pry off the FCC canister to change the filter and it will not even come close to budging.....

My oil filter wrench can take no more. Is a little penetrating oil worth a shot? Any other recommendations?

And to officially ask the dumb question....The canister has regular threads, right?

[bchesley]

It's not uncommon for it to take two filter wrenches to get it to come loose. It must be a running joke at the PCM factory to see how tight they can get them. Keep trying....

[east tx skier]

Two wrenches like Brad said. They are a bear.

[NCH2oSki]

I've had luck with a Giant pair of Channel Lock pliars. I put one of those rubber kitchen grip things on there to keep from marking it up.

[scuff97]

The adjustable strap wrench works well too

[teamseal]

I utilize the giant channel locks, broken too many oil filter wrenches

[engkid_486]

I just did mine last weekend. I used a pair of chain vise grips... these worked very well after several attempts with an oil filter wrench and no luck. Remember to apply grease to the threads before re-tightening so it wont be as hard next time.

[slob02]

I have never tried one, but I have heard a Strap Wrench will work too.

[nch20skier]

I used a strap wrench with two rubber kitchen grippers (think jar openers). The strap wrench took a 1/2" drive socket with a 16" piece of pipe for additional leverage. They are a son of a gun - just be careful to brace the bracket so it does not bend out of shape as well.

[ski11142]

Strap wrench with 1/2 drive works well for me.

[SquamInboards]

Also have had success leaving a strap wrench tight overnight, tying it off to something like the driver's seat or pylon with a ratchet strap. Came right off the next morning.

[Labatt911]

Make sure you are turning it the right way. lay on the ground and look up at it from the bottom that is the way it turns.