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Old Dec 18, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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Fuel filter cap

2002 7.3 liter. I tried to change my fuel filter, but the cap is stuck. I completely striped the socket on top of it. Any ideas on how to remove it? I tried Chanel locks.... It won't budge.
 
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I tried Chanel locks.... It won't budge.
Channel locks how?

Use those same channel locks, or a set of pliers and with the ends of the handles placed in the depressions of the cap, put a screwdriver through the middle at the top where the handles meet and the jaws of the tool start (almost like a t-handle) and twist with the screwdriver.

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My cap has a smouth top with just a socket attachment on top.
 
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Originally Posted by vczar1
My cap has a smouth top with just a socket attachment on top.
Oh crap. So it's not like the OEM cap in this picture?



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How much of a lip do you have? Is it a fairly wide lip like the cap in the pic? Is there enough to get a good lock on it with an oil filter wrench or a strap wrench?

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Changed it. Drilled 2 large holes on top of the cap, put screw drivers in there and used a wrench in between them.
 
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Good job.

I hate those POS smooth tops. I'll always only ever have/use OEM lids on all my PSD's.

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