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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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Default 92 Civic SiR strip bolt help

This is my Fuel feed pipe going to the Fuel Filter. I strip the bolt to tighten it. I need help on how I could fix this! thanks!
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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Do you own files? If so VERY CAREFULLY file around the threads that are damaged. Clean the debris and put back together
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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Do you own files? If so VERY CAREFULLY file around the threads that are damaged. Clean the debris and put back together
I will try that
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 11:42 PM
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The other alternative is so...Get yourself a pair of Vise Grips (Large jaw, not needlenose jaw) clamp onto the rounded out hex section of that compression fitting (with enough pressure to grab without crushing), loosen the sucker and prepare for 1 of three things.
1. have someone replace the compression nut on the fuel line for you, this will slightly shorten the supply pipe. 2. get a matching compression nut, pipe cutter, and a pipe flaring kit and do the job yourself, starting the cut just after the flare in the end of the pipe (this will also slightly shorten the pipe). 3. buy a new supply pipe and install.

I would not recommend any machining done to the nut that could produce sparks, as it's the fuel vapor and not the liquid fuel that will ignite. (ideally you could remove the supply pipe and take it to a machine/hydraulic repair shop and have that fitting replaced if you dont wish to spend for a new pipe). good luck.

EDIT: OH, and this: once youve got a new nut/pipe...buy a FLARE WRENCH in the appropriate size (or a whole set), they will save you headaches like these when working on compression nuts for pipes (which are usually a softer metal as it is, and thus they round out much more easily than any other hardened piece of hardware).
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 05:28 AM
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What he said ^^^^^ Any bolt stripped that has enough room to vise grips, will loosen them right up...
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 06:30 AM
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Replace it and next time use a flare wrench.
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 07:50 PM
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Thanks guys! It's hard to find a English Speaking shop around my place.
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