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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 16:25:10 +0100
From: "SimonJ" <menopsam.com>
Subject: Re: Removing the Fuel Filter


"Paul" <pWhiternopsamtethis.bigfoot.nospam.com.com.com> wrote in message news:9av3ic$3v0$1nopsamunium.btinternet.com... > Try using a socket with a long breaker bar attached, alternatively place a > length of pipe over your ratchet to gain the extra leverage needed. But be > careful not to damage the bolt heads. > HTH > Paul > > http://www.nospam > > > > > "Alvin Carter" <al-crtrnopsamspring.com> wrote in message > news:9au149$6v0$1nopsam9.atl.mindspring.net... > > I can't unscrew the bolts off of my fuel filter on my 1987 SAAB 9000. > When > > I attempt to unscrew it. It will not move. I think when it was put on > they > > use compress air machine to put it on. You know, the ones they use to > > remove bolts off of your tire. Any suggesting on how to remove the fuel > > filter? > > ================= > > Alvin Carter > > 1987 SAAB 9000 Turbo > > Birmingham, AL > > > > > > I had the same problem, I think the bolts tend to seize with time, as the fuel filter is replaced so seldom. Try borrowing an air impact wrench, or take it to a garage, get them to loosen the bolts with one. I found it was impossible to hold the filter body firmly enough to remove the bolts, even the hexagons moulded onto the ends aren't strong enough, as you have to use an open ended spanner till you get the pipes off, which means you will just deform the hexagons. Once the garage has loosened the bolts, you can nip them up enough to drive home, then change the filter when you get home.

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