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wiccanferret · 07-23-2007, 10:41 AM

The big bolt on the outgoing part of the filter is stuck. In trying to get it off I've actually managed to bend the filter itself. Now it doesn't sit right in its bracket so I have like 0 leverage. I don't care if I have to break the bolt or the filter...obviously both are easily replaced. Ideas?

IvanHoe · 07-23-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wiccanferret

The big bolt on the outgoing part of the filter is stuck. In trying to get it off I've actually managed to bend the filter itself. Now it doesn't sit right in its bracket so I have like 0 leverage. I don't care if I have to break the bolt or the filter...obviously both are easily replaced. Ideas?

keep wrenching...it will eventually get loose.....also douse the SOB with liquid wrench!

It took me a long ass time as well, but it did eventually come loose.

Mike Gerber · 07-23-2007, 02:38 PM

Try PB Blaster. It's very good at loosening rusted/stuck fasteners. You may have to spray it down over a couple of days and then drive the car. The vibration will help the penetrating oil work it's way in to the threads. Temporarily use a couple of zip ties to hold the filter in place until you can get that bolt to break loose and change the filter.

Mike

WVcamry3sfe · 07-23-2007, 06:58 PM

I do hope you're using a flare nut wrench....

Doctor J · 07-23-2007, 07:07 PM

Grab the hex on the filter with back up wrench. If necessary, use big vise-grips on the filter.

cvandiv · 07-24-2007, 04:19 AM

I ended up bending my fuel line trying to replace my fuel filter. To fix it, I cut the fuel line behind the bend, cut the banjo fitting off of the other side, and rigged a taurus fuel filter with injection fuel line, brake line, and clamps. i believe the o.d. of the break line, fuel filter, and original fuel line was 5/16".

wiccanferret · 07-24-2007, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WVcamry3sfe

I do hope you're using a flare nut wrench....

Unfortunately I wasn't, and the bolt is a bit rounded because of it. I'm going to go back at it next weekend with vice grips, a backup wrench, and a partner...hopefully that will get it.

wiccanferret · 07-28-2007, 11:53 AM

Well, I ended up going the Ford Taurus filter route. I have to say, that filter is the perfect generic filter, thanks for that. Instead of cutting the entire banjo fitting off I just cut the round part and left the straight metal pipe. That gave me about an inch and a half to clamp some rubber hose to. It seems to work...no leaks as of now with me revving it at idle. I'm going to go drive around like an idiot here shortly to test that theory.

cvandiv · 07-28-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wiccanferret

Instead of cutting the entire banjo fitting off I just cut the round part and left the straight metal pipe. That gave me about an inch and a half to clamp some rubber hose to. It seems to work...no leaks as of now with me revving it at idle. I'm going to go drive around like an idiot here shortly to test that theory.

wow, that's an awesome idea, i wish i would have thought of that. i've had mine on there like that for over 6 months now and i haven't had a problem with it! my gas mileage is great. (my acceleration is horrible, but i think that's got nothing to do with that)

wiccanferret · 07-28-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cvandiv

wow, that's an awesome idea, i wish i would have thought of that. i've had mine on there like that for over 6 months now and i haven't had a problem with it! my gas mileage is great. (my acceleration is horrible, but i think that's got nothing to do with that)

Stayed tight with no leaks. And no worries...I had the horrible acceleration issue as well before and after I changed the filter. It started after I changed the ignition coil, which is covered in another thread...