advise on breaking loose a rusted fuel filter?
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advise on breaking loose a rusted fuel filter?
so i was tihnking thatsome ofmy problems maybe cause by the fuel filter and i bought a new, lifted the car, and i see the current filter is rusted, and its so rusted that it will nto come off, i bliasted some power lube at it for a few mintues and still nothing, i accidentally stripped the fuel line fititng a little bit but nothing terrible, then i gave up and let it wait till i have a paln, so any advise on breaking itloose or anyone know of anything thatll break up rust really well?
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A spray of PB BLASTER and patience......also try a good fitting vise grips on that stubborn fitting......couldnt recommend a torch! LOL>>>>>>
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......couldnt recommend a torch! LOL>>>>>>
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This is what happened when my brother and I changed a rusty fuel filter.
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...701&highlight=
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http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...701&highlight=
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i've changed two this way.
Release fuel pressure... get car in air.
Undo the quick release and put a line wrench on the fuel line nut. Then using another wrench turn the fuel filter...holding the line wrench steady. Do not let the line wrench turn and damage the fuel line.
Release fuel pressure... get car in air.
Undo the quick release and put a line wrench on the fuel line nut. Then using another wrench turn the fuel filter...holding the line wrench steady. Do not let the line wrench turn and damage the fuel line.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
i've changed two this way.
Release fuel pressure... get car in air.
Undo the quick release and put a line wrench on the fuel line nut. Then using another wrench turn the fuel filter...holding the line wrench steady. Do not let the line wrench turn and damage the fuel line.
Release fuel pressure... get car in air.
Undo the quick release and put a line wrench on the fuel line nut. Then using another wrench turn the fuel filter...holding the line wrench steady. Do not let the line wrench turn and damage the fuel line.
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I think it'* a 15mm on the line. It took a little PB blaster and wiggling to get the wrench on. Then the filter is large... I forget what size.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
I think it'* a 15mm on the line. It took a little PB blaster and wiggling to get the wrench on. Then the filter is large... I forget what size.