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Jan 24, 2018 | 05:06 PM

Hookedsouthernstyle

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Broken fuel filter cap

First turn with a 1/2" socket drive broke 2 sides off. Another try with channel locks and another section broke.
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any suggestions?

Jan 24, 2018 | 07:52 PM

Red97350

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Screw in 2 lag bolts and pry against those with a bar? Did you drain any out of it before you tried to open it? That may break the suction/ pressure.

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Jan 24, 2018 | 08:17 PM

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Screw in 2 lag bolts and pry against those with a bar? Did you drain any out of it before you tried to open it? That may break the suction/ pressure.

Red

I did, but then gave up and had to go to work. lag screws sounds easy enough . I wasn't sure what was under the cap. I have a new one on order and it should be here tomorrow .

Jan 24, 2018 | 08:42 PM

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You may screw up the filter, but your changing that anyways. You could also try a chisel and tap on the side of the cap, but I would be worried about breaking the feet on the filter housing.

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Feb 4, 2018 | 07:22 PM

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You may screw up the filter, but your changing that anyways. You could also try a chisel and tap on the side of the cap, but I would be worried about breaking the feet on the filter housing.

Red

Chisel worked fine. Turns out that whoever changed the fuel filter before did not put o-ring on.... which explains why it was so tight.