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Date:         Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:15:55 -0400
Reply-To:     Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
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From:         Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out!
In-Reply-To:  <63316452-3AEB-4400-B15D-C493F7861DF1@mac.com>
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Any ideas on how to remove this stuck bolt?

Is there a device I can put between the clasps to open it while unscrewing it?

If the bolt is stuck should I attempt drilling the bolt out? I assume with a drill bit?

TIA

Rob

On Jun 27, 2011, at 4:51 PM, Robert Stewart wrote:

> I gave up on it. I got it to loosen up, but then it would just turn and not open up. I even pulled out my drill, connected the bit and slowly turned it. Nothing. I think it's stripped or something. > > I put PB blaster on it once I removed all the fuel lines. Let it sit for 5 min, reapplied and indeed the screw loosened a but it seemed to not open the clamp and not spread the opening as it should to release from the body and allow me remove the filter. It seems stuck. > > I now defer to everyone for their thoughts. > > Rob > > On Jun 27, 2011, at 3:01 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > >> the fuel flows from the tank aft to the engine .. >> so arrows on FF point aft. >> >> it's a very clever mounting bracket I think. ( I don't think *everything* VW does is underbuilt or weak..they do some great things here and there ..this is one of them ) >> >> the tightening screw has two functions.. >> one it sqeazes down on the filter to hold it in the clamp.. >> and it sqeazes the two ends of the clamp into holes in the frame of the van . I highly approve of this FF mounting. >> it's perfect. >> >> filters are always ( or usually ) made to the larger end is 'out.' This type of FF anyway. >> use lots of wd-40 to make things move easier. >> before even starting the job .. >> I'd hose everything in the area down with WD-40. >> I'd say penetrating oil..but I don't like getting that on fuel lines. >> >> scott >> www.turbovans.com >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Robert Stewart >> To: Vanagon List Serv >> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 10:46 AM >> Subject: Installing Fuel Filter on an 88 Cant get filter out! >> >> >> So I just started to notice a little hesitation when taking off and realized I have not changed the fuel filter in about 2 years so I wanted to change it today but can't figure out how to remove it from the metal circular bracket that it sits in. >> >> >> I have unscrewed the bolt at the bottom of the holder but now it just spins and is not loosening. How do I remove that piece? >> >> >> Also what direction do the arrows on Mahl filter go? From the front of the van to the back is shows a fuel line, then the pump, then the filter. >> >> >> Does the filter point the arrows toward the front of the van or the rear? >> >> >> Thanks again! >> >> >> Rob >> >> >> >> -- >> Bloomingburg NY >> 88 auto Wolfsburg, Silver >> 5,000 miles on rebuilt engine- automatic >>


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