Stuck Fuel Filter
 

I decided to take out the fuel filter so I could add the Forte injector fluid to it and leave for a couple of days for it to soak through, it is stuck absolutely tight cant budge it no matter what, any suggestions of how to get it off.

Ta!

Rev

Is it a diesel?

To remove mine, I had to leave it on the car but loosen the bracket a bit, move it up slightly and tighten it up again then twist the top part off (no idea what the part that the fuel lines attach to it called) as it's the only way I could grip it tight enough.

I could possibly have done it just by removing the fuel lines and twisting it off but moving it up made it easier to grip, it was still very difficult to remove though.

There was no way it would come off when removed from the car first.

:iagree:This is the method I use when they are tight.

Just concerned by putting to much pressure on the top bit might snap of the fuel connections.

Rev

Agreed, you have to twist the plastic bit as you can't get a good enough grip on the filter.

euro car parts
 

Ordered a new filter from them delivered this morning low and behold wrong type, why is life so bleddy difficult ????

Rev

So if it is so tight and I happen to break a piece off, how expensive are they to renew.

Rev

I tried this method first time I did mine. I couldnt get it tight enough and worried overtightening and shearing the bolt (I didnt have piece of rubber to use for grip).

Ended up using a G gramp on the top and rubber gloves. It was after releasing it, I realised I could have tried rubber gloves around the clamp for the grip lol :duh::duh:)