Fuel filter. HELP

[93Lzr]

I am in the process of getting my fuel filter replaced but can't get the bottom bolt of the original out. Any tricks? And what size is it exactly?

 

[92AWDHX40]

I never knew of any tricks but its not to difficult is it stuck?

 

[clipto]

I just use an adjustable wrench or plyers it shouldnt be a lot of force to take it of and then I just spin it off. If you have a camera phone with flash take a pic under it so u can see how it goes.

 

[jtmcinder]

And what size is it exactly?

You own a DSM. There's a 99% chance that it is 14 or 17mm.

 

[93Lzr]

I have been trying for three hours. The bottom bolt won't turn worth shit. I have tried everything but a torch.

 

[serviceguy]

I wouldn't use anything else than a flare nut wrench. Excuse my lack of sense of humor but I would not use a torch there...

 

[93Lzr]

That's was a joke haha. I'm gonna pick up a flare 14mm wrench tonight and get her done. So it's not a lot of force needed?

 

[bmxmk18]

It shouldnt take very much force to break free, ive never had a problem getting them off before even origonal ones, just be careful not to strip it or youll be trying again with vise grips.

 

[93Lzr]

Got it. More technique than anything. But still don't solve my problem. Thanks for the help.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Yeah you actually needed two wrenches there are two nuts one to hold the filter with the other to the line, i like crown foot wrenches for this application.

 

[Archer Fabrications]

Make sure your not on the nut that doesn't move

 

[bryanwheat]

Yeah you actually needed two wrenches there are two nuts one to hold the filter with the other to the line, i like crown foot wrenches for this application.

This is correct. If you don't use 2 wrenches you will twist the line off every single time.

 

[93Lzr]

I only used one wrench.

 

[bryanwheat]

I only used one wrench.

You have to use another to hold the filter. There is nothing from holding the filter from turning (the bracket isn't sufficient). The nut on the line is tightened to the filter so if the filter is just spinning than the line will just twist. Put one wrench on the filter, a line wrench on the nut and use them against each other.

 

[93Lzr]

I already finished it. I just had my buddy hold the filter while I was cranking on the bolt.

 

[1991 awd talon]

im so mad at myself for this but i didnt realize there were two nuts down there. tried getting it off with the bigger one(the one that doesnt move) ended up getting so frustrated that i just said eff it and cut the line. then i saw there are two nuts good thing i was replacing the line anyway with the fuel lab filter and line kit from stm! you can actually use the stock clamp/bracket with the fuel lab filter if you wish. just stick some foam pieces in between the clamp and the filter and your good to go!