raptere

Hello all,

I am trying to do one of the simplest of tasks replace my fuel filter. I got one side off, the outside clamp off, but one side is totally corroded together and WILL NOT COME APART. I managed to strip off the hex part of the connector on the fuel tube its self, not on the filter, so i got the bright idea to cut off the rest of the fuel filter so i could use a vise grips on the stripped part, and use an impact wrench on the part that used to be connected to the filter. To my amazement, even with all the pb blaster in the world, hitting it with the impact just stripes out the nut being held by the vice grips, regardless of how tight i make the vice grip, and now that nut is perfectly round. I really have no clue what to do next, id really prefer not to have to replace the entire tube going from the fuel filter to the fuel rail....please help me!!!

Thanks for anything you may be able to suggest,

Eli

PS: if anything is unclear just ask me and i can explain it better or try to post a pic, but my camera is broken and in the shop, but if i need a pic i can probubly figure something out.

mylittlehoney

I would suggest going to sears or lowes or a tool store and ask for an "easy out socket set." They are sockets that when turned in lefty loosey direction, dig into the stripped nut/bolt head. From what i hear, i think thats what i would do, maybe a pic would help .

customblackbird

iTrader: (15)

i would just cut the line, pull it all off and run a new line... ur basically screwed. i would cut a few inches away and get a compression fitting that will make up the difference in the part u had to cut and get a new fitting and BADDA BING! the fuel filters on our cars suck big time and basically on every car, they rust extremely fast. get a brass fitting or aluminum with the right NPT for the filter.next time u install, paint the fittings/filter to help with the corrosion next time the change has come again. or bend some new line and do it that way.

raptere

i talked to a buddy and he says he has a fairing tool, is that what i need to cut it off and put on a new connector. As far as the ez off, the stripped one is not the one on the end, it is the one connected to the tube. What parts, sizes if you know, and tools will i need to do the job, I've never really worked with making or replacing fuel or even brake lines that you don't just remove and replace with new stuff.

Thanks,

Eli

jimdutro

iTrader: (1)

Summit carries hard tube adapters and fittings, that may be the easiest and best way to go.

raptere

Here is the pic, while now i guess i know about what i have to do....

raptere

Well i guess this is so common on older cars that napa actually caries a kit for it. I picked up a kit with new fuel tube, with an end on it and a compression fitting. So i just cut back to where i have good fuel line and put on the new stuff, only one question though, for some reason they gave me two o rings for the kit one is black and one is brown, it only looks like one is supposed to be used am i supposed to use the black or brown one, the black one was on when i got it with the brown one in the bag, but of my experience, brown is usually the color for fuel o rings while black ones are just regular use. What to you all think????

Thanks,

Eli

raptere

well i went with the brown one, because from my experience that color is usually associated with fuel o rings. The job is done with no leaks so hopefully it will hold up fine, thanks guys.

-Eli

jimdutro

iTrader: (1)

Why not ask the salesman at Napa where you bought it? Are there any instructions that tell you what the difference is?

darrencarr

If you do end up replacing the line (or even if you dont) make sure to put antiseize on the threads and under the line nut on the line before you screw it back in and then coat the ends of the filter with grease so it will always come apart again and to keep the rust out. Thats how we do it at the shop. It usually a good idea for bolts and things that you know you'll be replacing again.

jimdutro

iTrader: (1)

Good point darrencarr, anti-seize compound is useful for many applications.

darrencarr

we also use it on spark plugs and wheel bearing hub mounting surfaces. Those things are pretty rough to get off sometimes and are much easier with anti-seize

raptere

well it is all already on, and id prefer not to have to take it all apart again, but you would suggest just covering the connectors with grease or anti sease to keep moister from getting to it and causing it to rust and corrode?

RBob

iTrader: (1)

I wipe some grease around the tube nuts after it is together. The rust on these fittings is a real issue. Even the slightest trickle of fuel is enough to wash off anti-seize, oil, or what ever is put on it before re-assembly (BTDT).

The grease will attract a bunch of dirt, just remember to wipe it off with a rag before putting a wrench to it. But at least they won't rust together.

RBob.