OMG Replace your fuel filters at 100K!!!
04-05-11, 04:45 PM
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Has noone else had problems getting the 8 screws off to remove the assembly?
Mine have been soaking in penetrating catalysts and oils for the last day and still won't budge, even broke the only screwdriver that would grip them well. Talked to someone with an impact hammer, that might be my only option at this point but haven't used one and not sure how safe that'd be.
Would love to replace this filter as my car has 175,000 but it's not looking real good right now.
Mine have been soaking in penetrating catalysts and oils for the last day and still won't budge, even broke the only screwdriver that would grip them well. Talked to someone with an impact hammer, that might be my only option at this point but haven't used one and not sure how safe that'd be.
Would love to replace this filter as my car has 175,000 but it's not looking real good right now.
04-05-11, 04:46 PM
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About to give up and try to sell the new filter.
04-06-11, 10:50 AM
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Use a socket instead of a screwdriver, and it will come off pretty easily without an issue, and not strip the screws.
At least for me it did, you'll have maybe 100times more surface area where the tool is applying torque compared to screwdriver slots.
I think it's either 8 or 10mm I forgot. Just go bigger or smaller in metric till it fits.
Last edited by raytseng; 04-06-11 at 10:58 AM.
05-29-11, 01:06 PM
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Just did this yesterday and have a tip for those wanting to attempt this. There is a metal washer that keeps the sock filter locked onto the bottom of the pump. You have to remove the washer to get the filter off. I used a flathead screwdriver but bent the washer in the process. So I went to home depot and bought some #6 lock washers with internal tooth. Worked fine, so you may want to pick one up before you start this.
05-29-11, 11:32 PM
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Just did this yesterday and have a tip for those wanting to attempt this. There is a metal washer that keeps the sock filter locked onto the bottom of the pump. You have to remove the washer to get the filter off. I used a flathead screwdriver but bent the washer in the process. So I went to home depot and bought some #6 lock washers with internal tooth. Worked fine, so you may want to pick one up before you start this.
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