Any tips for removing this difficult fuel filter?

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May 20, 2009 | 04:30 PM

inthezoneac

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fuel filter leaking from bottom nut!

ok thanks, got it off

however, i put on the new filter and the bottom nut area leaks. Try old filter, still leaks. No washer goes on the bottom area, but that's where it's leaking.

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May 20, 2009 | 05:06 PM

RonJ

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There's a simple trick. I think there's a 19mm nut at the base of the filter. Use a 19mm wrench and 14mm wrench in a scissor-like configuration to break the 14mm nut loose with a squeezing action.

May 20, 2009 | 05:58 PM

inthezoneac

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ok thanks, got it off

however, i put on the new filter and the bottom nut area leaks. Try old filter, still leaks. No washer goes on the bottom area, but that's where it's leaking.

May 20, 2009 | 06:02 PM

RonJ

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The nut is probably not quite tight enough. Use the scissor-like action again but with the wrenches reversed to get the nut tighter.

May 20, 2009 | 06:51 PM

inthezoneac

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I'll mess with it again tomorrow, I tightened it a little more where it's about 99% leak free lol

I hate working on my car and then some bs happens, makes me want to never work on it again.

May 22, 2009 | 09:01 AM

RAVIE

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try a new washer fyi on the bottom of the filter there is two washer if i can remember one washer goes on the nut you insert it in the line and then another washer goes after then you screw it on the filter