changing fuel filter..but have to cut lines
09-20-2006, 12:57 PM
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changing fuel filter..but have to cut lines
its pretty safe to say the fuel filter has NEVER been changed in my car, its a 94 civic. I went to change it (with the proper flare nut wrench) and its not coming off, its siezed on and if i turn it any harder i will bend the lines
the only thing i can think of doing is cutting the fuel lines and putting on new ones. How do i go about this, you have to flare it out i guess to add the nut and a washer..what do i do?
the only thing i can think of doing is cutting the fuel lines and putting on new ones. How do i go about this, you have to flare it out i guess to add the nut and a washer..what do i do?
09-20-2006, 01:13 PM
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Re: changing fuel filter..but have to cut lines (ShagPower)
You're supposed to be using two open ended wrenches when removing a fuel filter, that's why you're afraid of bending the lines. If you look on the filter it has a provision for a wrench under the banjo fitting. This will keep the filter steady while you remove the banjo bolt.
09-20-2006, 01:17 PM
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Re: changing fuel filter..but have to cut lines (t0p_sh0tta)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Heat it up!
It'll come off easy.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i hope ur joking.....
It'll come off easy.</TD></TR></TABLE>
i hope ur joking.....
09-20-2006, 01:22 PM
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Re: changing fuel filter..but have to cut lines (t0p_sh0tta)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by umop-apisdn »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You're supposed to be using two open ended wrenches when removing a fuel filter, that's why you're afraid of bending the lines. If you look on the filter it has a provision for a wrench under the banjo fitting. This will keep the filter steady while you remove the banjo bolt.</TD></TR></TABLE>
should have mentioned i have tried this too and the line actually starts to bend because of the amount of force im putting on the nut to get it to spin! its seriously siezed on there
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Heat it up!
It'll come off easy.</TD></TR></TABLE>
and tried this too...with HOT WATER not fire
should have mentioned i have tried this too and the line actually starts to bend because of the amount of force im putting on the nut to get it to spin! its seriously siezed on there
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Heat it up!
It'll come off easy.</TD></TR></TABLE>
and tried this too...with HOT WATER not fire
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09-21-2006, 03:42 PM
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Re: (Steven Poljak)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Steven Poljak »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is it affecting ur driving or how did u come to think of replacing it?</TD></TR></TABLE>
doing a full tune on the car, my car's gas mileage is hovering in the 24-25mpg mark with a b16
i know the line goes all the way to the rear of the car, but i should be able to cut it and add a new one..how do i do that is my question
doing a full tune on the car, my car's gas mileage is hovering in the 24-25mpg mark with a b16
i know the line goes all the way to the rear of the car, but i should be able to cut it and add a new one..how do i do that is my question
09-21-2006, 04:34 PM
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Re: changing fuel filter..but have to cut lines (t0p_sh0tta)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by t0p_sh0tta »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Not at all. It worked for me. 
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Torch the fuel filter lines? Hm...
Or did you forget to specify a different method? I think most people assume you mean "with fire."
</TD></TR></TABLE>Torch the fuel filter lines? Hm...
Or did you forget to specify a different method? I think most people assume you mean "with fire."
09-21-2006, 04:41 PM
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Re: changing fuel filter..but have to cut lines (Screwtape Sr.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Screwtape Sr. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Torch the fuel filter lines? Hm...
Or did you forget to specify a different method? I think most people assume you mean "with fire."</TD></TR></TABLE>
Lol, that would be an interesting conversation at the hospital.
"What happen young man?"
"Well the nut on my fuel filter wouldn't come loose and I heard heating it up helps. So I took my torch to it and the last thing I remember was hearing a huge "BOOM!"
"Well, let me tell you something about fuel, it likes to catch fire."
"Oh..."
Or did you forget to specify a different method? I think most people assume you mean "with fire."</TD></TR></TABLE>
Lol, that would be an interesting conversation at the hospital.
"What happen young man?"
"Well the nut on my fuel filter wouldn't come loose and I heard heating it up helps. So I took my torch to it and the last thing I remember was hearing a huge "BOOM!"
"Well, let me tell you something about fuel, it likes to catch fire."
"Oh..."
09-22-2006, 09:05 AM
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Re: (brick top)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by brick top »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are you turning the bolt clockwise or counter clockwise?
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counter! lefty loosy
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Screwtape Sr. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Torch the fuel filter lines? Hm...
Or did you forget to specify a different method? I think most people assume you mean "with fire."</TD></TR></TABLE>
hot water
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counter! lefty loosy
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Screwtape Sr. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Torch the fuel filter lines? Hm...
Or did you forget to specify a different method? I think most people assume you mean "with fire."</TD></TR></TABLE>
hot water
09-22-2006, 09:09 AM
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I'd risk bending the fuel line before I cut it off 
That's just common sense, now isn't it? Who selects number two when their choices are 1.) risk damaging it or 2.) utterly destroy it?
Soak the **** in PB Blaster for a day or so and then do it again. Correctly. Brace the line with vice-grips if you have to.
That's just common sense, now isn't it? Who selects number two when their choices are 1.) risk damaging it or 2.) utterly destroy it?Soak the **** in PB Blaster for a day or so and then do it again. Correctly. Brace the line with vice-grips if you have to.
09-22-2006, 09:11 AM
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Re: changing fuel filter..but have to cut lines (ShagPower)
wd40 lol
although I assume nobody has suggested this because of some issue with mixing it with fuel. I have no clue what effect residual wd40 would have on fuel.
but wd40 worked when I was trying to get off the spindle nut for my axle. and that **** was seized I was hitting the end of my breaker bar with a sledge hammer and that didn't move it. sprayed some wd40 on there and waited a few minutes and it came right off.
although I assume nobody has suggested this because of some issue with mixing it with fuel. I have no clue what effect residual wd40 would have on fuel.
but wd40 worked when I was trying to get off the spindle nut for my axle. and that **** was seized I was hitting the end of my breaker bar with a sledge hammer and that didn't move it. sprayed some wd40 on there and waited a few minutes and it came right off.
09-22-2006, 11:46 AM
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Re: changing fuel filter..but have to cut lines (cwd14)
Don't use wd40. It's not a penetrating fluid. Penetrating oil eats the rust off so it'll slide right off.
09-22-2006, 12:31 PM
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Re: changing fuel filter..but have to cut lines (dpkelly)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dpkelly »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Don't use wd40. It's not a penetrating fluid. Penetrating oil eats the rust off so it'll slide right off.</TD></TR></TABLE>
hmm it isn't? oh well worked for me lol
hmm it isn't? oh well worked for me lol
09-22-2006, 12:33 PM
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Re: changing fuel filter..but have to cut lines (SOHC4life 96)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC4life 96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Lol, that would be an interesting conversation at the hospital.
"What happen young man?"
"Well the nut on my fuel filter wouldn't come loose and I heard heating it up helps. So I took my torch to it and the last thing I remember was hearing a huge "BOOM!"
"Well, let me tell you something about fuel, it likes to catch fire."
"Oh..."</TD></TR></TABLE>
HAHAHA...BOOM!
Lol, that would be an interesting conversation at the hospital.
"What happen young man?"
"Well the nut on my fuel filter wouldn't come loose and I heard heating it up helps. So I took my torch to it and the last thing I remember was hearing a huge "BOOM!"
"Well, let me tell you something about fuel, it likes to catch fire."
"Oh..."</TD></TR></TABLE>
HAHAHA...BOOM!
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