Help. Fuel filter replacement.

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Apr 19, 2006 | 10:24 AM

Hotwheelbill

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Help. Fuel filter replacement.

I went to change the fuel filter today, my first time. I can not get the old filter off of the cap.

Apr 19, 2006 | 10:27 AM

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It must be an aftermarket one that has the cap built onto the filter. You will just have to get another like it.

Apr 19, 2006 | 10:29 AM

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It must be an aftermarket one that has the cap built onto the filter. You will just have to get another like it.

It looks like a little tit on the inside of the cap that is holding on the filter. Could I just pop that off? I have already distorted the old filter and can not just put it back in.

Apr 19, 2006 | 10:39 AM

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I wouldnt even try it. I dont think you could get the lid to seal properly. Be safe and run down to an oh-rye-lees or autozoo and get one with the cap on it. They are around $20.

Apr 19, 2006 | 10:48 AM

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I wouldnt even try it. I dont think you could get the lid to seal properly. Be safe and run down to an oh-rye-lees or autozoo and get one with the cap on it. They are around $20.

Well you are right. I went for broke and thats what it did. Oh well the Kawi needs to be run anyway. Off to the stealer ship to spend $53.00 so I can use one of the Napa filters out of the case I bought!

Apr 19, 2006 | 11:48 AM

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Just got back and wanted to let anyone that has this problem that NAPA has the replacement lids for $11.69. Took advantage of being on the bike again and my route took me by a NAPA store and I thought I would give them a try, good move!
The replacement also has a 1" head that will be easy to remove and install.

Apr 19, 2006 | 12:49 PM

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So Napa had a replacement just plain lid, so you could use a regular filter with it, and reuse this new lid on each change? Handy info... in case my lid ever cracks... won't have to order one online or go to a dealer.