albyfrosty

Member

• Jun 19, 2015

• #1

Evening all....I have just tried to undo the fuel filter and it's solid.....I've tried to use a web oil filter strap on it but no go ....I'm worried I will damage the pipes and fittings if I get to heavy handed but it's not moving .....I would appreciate any top tips please......

Thanks a lot.

 

DIFFLOCK66

Well-Known Member

• Jun 19, 2015

• #2

Possibly not much help, but try removing the filter after a drive to get the fuel hot?

 

Nigel-S

soft and furry

• Jun 19, 2015

• #3

If I come across a stubborn fuel or oil filter I punch a large screwdriver through it to get a good leverage, can be a bit messy but is effective

 

bobupndown

Active Member

• Jun 19, 2015

• #4

Nigel-S said:

If I come across a stubborn fuel or oil filter I punch a large screwdriver through it to get a good leverage, can be a bit messy but is effective

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Then youve no option but to remove it!
They can be quite tight, ive used my chain filter wrench to remove some stubborn ones and in fact mangled them before they let go and loosen. To date (101000 miles) they have all come off without any trouble.

 

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pussa13

Active Member

• Jun 20, 2015

• #5

Try to tighten it a bit first! Works for me !

 

albyfrosty

Member

• Jun 20, 2015

• #6

albyfrosty said:

Evening all....I have just tried to undo the fuel filter and it's solid.....I've tried to use a web oil filter strap on it but no go ....I'm worried I will damage the pipes and fittings if I get to heavy handed but it's not moving .....I would appreciate any top tips please......

Thanks a lot.

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Thanks for tip I tried this but it still won't move, I've put a dent in the outer canister now so not sure if this is going to give me problems ?

 

albyfrosty

Member

• Jun 20, 2015

• #7

Thanks I tried this but have now put a dent in the filter canister ....I hope this won't cause
Running problems ?

 

freelance

Well-Known Member

• Jun 20, 2015

• #8

It won t create problems unless you ve buckled the top and it leaks at the seal, you will have to disconnect and remove whole thing so you can hold filter head in vice to remove filter

 

albyfrosty

Member

• Jun 21, 2015

• #9

Ok thanks .....I've ordered a BIG FILTER STRAP so will try this before trying to
Take the whole unit off. Appreciate the advice.

 

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biolandy

Well-Known Member

• Jun 22, 2015

• #10

get the wheel out of the way so you can get 2 hands on it -wrap sand paper round it and give it some with both hands-it will come off

 

sierrafery

Well-Known Member

• Jun 22, 2015

• #11

+1^^, IMO no need to take the whole unit off cos it's fixed well enough to the chassis...use brute force on that f**k*ng filter

 

Nigel-S

soft and furry

• Jun 22, 2015

• #12

sierrafery said:

+1^^, imo no need to take the whole unit off cos it's fixed well enough to the chassis...use brute force on that f**k*ng filter

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+1

 

albyfrosty

Member

• Jun 22, 2015

• #13

Thanks I've never never heard of this.....so will give it a go

 

albyfrosty

Member

• Jun 22, 2015

• #14

Thanks will will try any thing at this point