Europa-List: Oil filter-Roger Lee

[Fergus Kyle <VE3LVO@rac.ca>]

Roger,
        I have a Champion oil filter  from factory on my 914 which is
octagonal in shape (that is not having a smaller hex drive on 'top') and
cannot shift it.  I need to half-fill it to inaugurate the oil system.  Can
one still get a 3"+/- hex wrench to fit it or can I use some sort of heat
treatment to make it lose its grip? I understand later versions have an
easier method of rotating.....
Cheers, Ferg