sirrobinhood
Bronze Member
Trying to change the Hydraulic/transmission fluid on my DK35, I cant get the filter off. Poked a hole in the filter trying to get it off. Anybody have any suggestions?
Hydraulic Filter hard to get off!
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kco
Veteran Member
It's a common situation on a Kioti's first oil change. The filters are ridiculously tight. I used a 1/2" ratchet nylon strap wrench the first time. One of those chain filter wrenches would also work.
They're fine once you get them off and reinstall as per Kioti's instructions. I wish they would follow their own instructions for the first install.
They're fine once you get them off and reinstall as per Kioti's instructions. I wish they would follow their own instructions for the first install.
k0ua
Epic Contributor
Yes, it is.. on the first one I poked a hole thru it with 1/2 inch all thread and managed to turn it a bit.. BUT I would suggest you go buy a chain wrench and use that. Save your self the hassle.. They are put on by a 900 pound gorilla for some reason.. Don't put the replacement one on that tight!
James K0UA
James K0UA
Katahdin
Platinum Member
I just removed all the spin-on filters on my Yanmar with a large pair of channel lock pliers, maybe the same would work for you.
grsthegreat
Super Star Member
i 3x the post about the adjustable filter wrench. The auto parts store sold me a real nice one that uses a standard 1/2" ratchet wrench to help in the removal. worked great. ill have to get a pic of it.
heres a site selling it.
you just insert your ratchet wrench and go at it.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...80&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=9013180&ci_gpa=pla& ci_kw={keyword}&gclid=CNSbhKOZm7UCFYl_Qgodd1IAVg#
heres a site selling it.
you just insert your ratchet wrench and go at it.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...80&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=9013180&ci_gpa=pla& ci_kw={keyword}&gclid=CNSbhKOZm7UCFYl_Qgodd1IAVg#
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sirrobinhood
Bronze Member
Holy smokes! Broke the chain wrench! I poked a hole with a screw driver, almost broke it! I dont think I ever seen a filter this hard to get off. Crazy. Thanks all!
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You may have to use a pound of black powder!
grsthegreat
Super Star Member
dont get into an arm wrestling match with this Korean filter installer hehe
whistlepig
Elite Member
These strap wrenches don't look like much but the one I have owned for several years has never seen a filter it couldn't handle. I have had it crush some filters getting them off but it always gets them off.
grsthegreat
Super Star Member
ill admit i wasnt too impressed at first. but after i broke my home depot strap wrench, i got this one out and it took the filter right off. no issues at all. im sold now
