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01-17-2003, 05:30 PM | #1 | |
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fuel filter bolt stuck
I am replacing my fuel filter, and one of the bolts (I believe they call it a banjo bolt) WILL NOT BUDGE. I have to work tomorrow afternoon so I need to get it off. Does anyone know any tricks to get stubborn bolts off?
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01-17-2003, 08:27 PM | #2 | |
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Spray it with some anti-seize stuff and let it sit for a bit, then try it.
Try working the bolt back and forth. Try tightening it a bit, anything to break it loose. Normally I would suggest heating it, but heat around fuel system = bad idea.
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01-20-2003, 04:01 PM | #3 | |
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Woudln't heating just cause the bolt to expand more and make it even harder?
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01-20-2003, 04:19 PM | #4 | |
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Heating indeed causes the bolt to expand, but with this it moves in the thread, and breaks the "lock", so when it cools downit is easier/possible to remove it. But don't heat the bolts on the fuel filter!!!
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yeah i realized just now and was going to delete the post... haha
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