Oil filter housing removal DIY?

[Chigurh]

So, started the job and ran into a few problems along the way.
Nothing too big but forgot to untighten the bolts for the PS wheel before removing the belts, rookie mistake. Also dropped the bolt for the bracket for the PS pump. Gasket looked okay but guess it could've been better.

What I noticed though; it was a little wet around the sensor and if that was leaking it would drip down around the housing and it would look the same as if the gasket was leaking.

Also; rubber for the plug to the vanos solenoid was damaged, can't find a partnumber anywhere.

Last pics after cleaning, should be good?

[Theodore2]

Originally Posted by TX

Would something like this work for the last bolt behind the balancer?
Is it a T-30?

https://www.amazon.com/Products-Inc-.../dp/B01F78UTAA

Nice find, thanks! This tool made this job much easier.

[Theodore2]

And some photos of the STEELMAN PRO 78936 inserted into the female torx screw head to show how much clearance you have to work with: