Fuel filter cover stuck!
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Fuel filter cover stuck!
Tried earching...
So, went to change the fuel filter but can't get the fuel filter cover open! Tried with the oil filter wrench but it just won't budge... (and there's not that much room there...)
Any suggestions?
TIA.
So, went to change the fuel filter but can't get the fuel filter cover open! Tried with the oil filter wrench but it just won't budge... (and there's not that much room there...)
Any suggestions?
TIA.
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Righty tighty, Lefty loosey. you are going counter clockwse correct? Are you putting the wrench on the upper lip? Here is a good link for that R&R
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/ffilter.html
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/ffilter.html
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From: Concord NC
As stated, drain the bowl to relieve any pressure. I have had to use a large pair of channel locks, with the jaws pointed down, one each side of the center, down into the fins. I promise you something will give. You may what to go for a drive and warm things up before you start. Warm things seem to be a bit looser.
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If none of the above works then you can get 2 screwdrivers and set them down in the little holes on top of the filter across from each other. Hold the handles together with one hand, then take a really long (and thick) screwdriver and thread it between the shafts of the other 2 screwdrivers. It's the same thing Barry does with his channel locks but can give you a bit more leverage.
When you get it off and the filter out, look down in the bottom of the bowl and make sure you don't have an extra rubber gasket down there. If one came off an old filter it may be jamming the new filter in there too tight and causing your problem.
When you get it off and the filter out, look down in the bottom of the bowl and make sure you don't have an extra rubber gasket down there. If one came off an old filter it may be jamming the new filter in there too tight and causing your problem.
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Thanks guys, I know lefty righty and was already wondering maybe it's left hand threads or something...
And I tried it with the oil wrench, then with screw divers (kinda in a way suggested), didn't start hammering it yet although thought about it.
Didn't drain it before though, that makes sense... I'll try that then then it's time to take the hammer out!
And I tried it with the oil wrench, then with screw divers (kinda in a way suggested), didn't start hammering it yet although thought about it.
Didn't drain it before though, that makes sense... I'll try that then then it's time to take the hammer out!
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Be careful with the hammering thing. Fuel bowl is not made to beat on and can break or crack. Try to warm things up a bit. It does help.
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Originally Posted by zx250
Be careful with the hammering thing. Fuel bowl is not made to beat on and can break or crack. Try to warm things up a bit. It does help.
I've used this technique many times on other "stuck" threaded or pressed fittings. You always want to heat the outer unit and cool the inner one (heat expands something, cool will contract the other): viola! a looser fitting!
Good luck!
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My votes for channel locks. We have a MASSIVE pair... Almost could be considered a novelty lol. Locked those bad boys on and pulled with all my might (not much might 
) and it came off
) and it came off
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From: Concord NC
Originally Posted by novice psd
I got a fuel filter that came with a new cover that will take a 1/2inch drive extension in the top. Works like a champ.