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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Why is it I cant perform a simple task like changing a fuel filter. Every time I change it it does not want to seat properly. I changed it the other day and it shot fuel out the side. I take the lid back off, adjust the o ring and put it on tight again. I checked for leaks and it seemed like it pressurized. I drove it about 30 miles and parked it. I came back out today turned the key and it was pouring out like the lid was not even on it. I take it off again, adjust o ring and pressurized it again. I guess I will wait over night and see if it works tomorrow. Any suggestions at what I may be doing wrong. Its the stock cap so its not the one you use with the drive. Should I buy one like that? thanks
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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just to check you are putting the seal in beveled up? if you are i would check the bowl to see if there was a bad spot.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Its bevelled up. Can u clean the rim of the bowl with anything like a scrub pad if its dirty?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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The flat part is down Can u clean the rim of the bowl with anything like a scrub pad if its dirty?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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i just rebuild mine and i used some 660 grit sandpaper on mine to clean of some spots that i did not like. so i think a scrub pad will be ok.
 
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