I know this is a really dumb question. But I just bought my 2000 Honda Civic LX and I'm trying to do a thorough maintanance, but can't seem to get the damn fuel filter out. I already started to bend the fuel rail going into the filter, I dont want to do any more damage, so if anyone knows a quick technique (or easy way) please let me know. It would be greatly appreciated.

The bottom bolt is my problem, and I tried to get to wrenches to try and twist it off, but no success!

Please, anyone that can help! It would be appreciated!
Thank You in advance!

 

use a wrench and a rachet, wrench to hold and the rachet to loosen.

 

rachet? cant get a rachet in there. its like, you have to use 2 wrenches, one to hold and one to twist. but its not workin out to good, cuz like i said, the rail is bending.

 

i use a rachet with a 2" extension and a wrench. how in the hell did u bend the fuel rail?

 

Simple, I took out the 3 bolts holding the holster for the filter, THEN tried loosening the bottom bolt. I cant figure out how the hell to loosen that bottom bolt though!

I cant get it to screw off for nothing.

 

Ok, ive had it with the gas filter! Seriously on there way to tight!

I did this:

Held wrench on filter it self, and one right below that to the nut on the fuel line. I turned the one on the filter to the right, while thrusting the fuel line to the left.

Tell me im not losing my mind here? or the fuel filter is just really f'in tight!
Any ideas, cuz im already starting to strip the damn fuel line nut!? Im about ready to saw this thing out!

 

dude... i went through the same exact thing tonight.

its on REALLY tight.... i had my dad take it off.... hes ALOT stronger than me of course- hes got them mechanic muscles. anyway, make sure you tighten it back up as it was before. and that its not leaking fuel.

good luck

 

why do you want to change it after only 4 years?

hondas practically last forever

 

ya when i did mine it was on there REAL tight just took some muscel, but my dumb *** forgot to take the gas gap off to release the pressure and gas was started spraying me. that was lam

 

Modified by CardDealer at 3:55 PM 11/17/2006

 

No good. Im gonna have to just find someone who is like, 300 lbs barbarian sized to remove this p.o.s. Its really pissing me off like you have no idea!

Why couldnt hey just use hoses with clamps and not a whole freak'in mess of metal and screws! Just annoyin for something that is a general maintanance item!

Thanks anyway.

P.S. any other tricks and tips are welcome Thanks again.

 

You're probably one of those 120 lb. panzy guys aren't you?
If you're having problems with turning those bolts, get yourself some cheater bars. They're just pieces of pipe to slide over your wrenches to give them a longer handle. Nothing fancy. 1" pipe should do. Go to a plumbing store and see if they have some scrap laying around. Give them a buck or two and you're set.

 

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hondas practically last forever </TD></TR></TABLE>

no they dont i changed myen i fely like i got more power out of my car

 

you're turning it the right way right? That may seem kinda obvious, but I've seen it happen before . . . .

 

dude goto advance or any parts store buy a flare nut wrench set, I bought a 3 pack and it has different sizes on each end of the wrench so I have 6 sizes, bolt the bracket back to the firewall to hold the filter and then you'll be able to get it. Even with the flare wrench it will take some time being as you can only turn the screw little by little. Those wrenches make life so much easier. I have a 97 hx but all the fuel filters are the same 96-00 whether it being a dx,lx,cx,hx,ex. I've changed mine 3 times and it's a piece of cake. Just remember to use the new crush washers that came with the new filter. Also I would suggest buying a haynes, helms, or any repair manual. They make life soo much easier when your working on your car by yourself, also if you have any more questions pm me.