D2 td5 fuel filter stuck

albyfrosty · Jun 19, 2015

Evening all....I have just tried to undo the fuel filter and it's solid.....I've tried to use a web oil filter strap on it but no go ....I'm worried I will damage the pipes and fittings if I get to heavy handed but it's not moving .....I would appreciate any top tips please......

Thanks a lot.

DIFFLOCK66 · Jun 19, 2015

Possibly not much help, but try removing the filter after a drive to get the fuel hot?

Nigel-S · Jun 19, 2015

If I come across a stubborn fuel or oil filter I punch a large screwdriver through it to get a good leverage, can be a bit messy but is effective

bobupndown · Jun 19, 2015

Nigel-S said:
If I come across a stubborn fuel or oil filter I punch a large screwdriver through it to get a good leverage, can be a bit messy but is effective

Then youve no option but to remove it!
They can be quite tight, ive used my chain filter wrench to remove some stubborn ones and in fact mangled them before they let go and loosen. To date (101000 miles) they have all come off without any trouble.

pussa13 · Jun 20, 2015

Try to tighten it a bit first! Works for me !

albyfrosty · Jun 20, 2015

albyfrosty said:
Evening all....I have just tried to undo the fuel filter and it's solid.....I've tried to use a web oil filter strap on it but no go ....I'm worried I will damage the pipes and fittings if I get to heavy handed but it's not moving .....I would appreciate any top tips please......

Thanks a lot.

Thanks for tip I tried this but it still won't move, I've put a dent in the outer canister now so not sure if this is going to give me problems ?

albyfrosty · Jun 20, 2015

Thanks I tried this but have now put a dent in the filter canister ....I hope this won't cause
Running problems ?

freelance · Jun 20, 2015

It won t create problems unless you ve buckled the top and it leaks at the seal, you will have to disconnect and remove whole thing so you can hold filter head in vice to remove filter

albyfrosty · Jun 21, 2015

Ok thanks .....I've ordered a BIG FILTER STRAP so will try this before trying to
Take the whole unit off. Appreciate the advice.

biolandy · Jun 22, 2015

get the wheel out of the way so you can get 2 hands on it -wrap sand paper round it and give it some with both hands-it will come off

sierrafery · Jun 22, 2015

+1^^, IMO no need to take the whole unit off cos it's fixed well enough to the chassis...use brute force on that f**k*ng filter

Nigel-S · Jun 22, 2015

sierrafery said:
+1^^, imo no need to take the whole unit off cos it's fixed well enough to the chassis...use brute force on that f**k*ng filter

+1

albyfrosty · Jun 22, 2015

Thanks I've never never heard of this.....so will give it a go

albyfrosty · Jun 22, 2015

Thanks will will try any thing at this point

D2 td5 fuel filter stuck

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