Fuel filter seized

Evan farmer · Nov 4, 2017

Tried to remove the fuel filter the other day as it hasn’t been changed for the past 4years!!!
Nor the engine oil 100k+ no service going strong but it seriously lacks power now when starting on a hill I’ve tried a pipe wrench on the filter it just slips any tips on removing it?

Flossie · Nov 4, 2017

I've had filters that have torn apart before undoing.
I don't know the td5 but I would take the housing off so you can tackle it in a vice with stillsons.
Assuming it's a spin on type?

1988smithy · Nov 4, 2017

+1 what @Flossie says, but go easy on the filter housing when you're holding it in a vice or anything else, remember its only aluminium.

Also try getting it off after a run whilst it's hot. Wear gloves

Evan farmer · Nov 4, 2017

1988smithy said:
+1 what @Flossie says, but go easy on the filter housing when you're holding it in a vice or anything else, remember its only aluminium.

Also try getting it off after a run whilst it's hot. Wear gloves

My filter is steel as it’s rusty

Flossie · Nov 4, 2017

Evan farmer said:
My filter is steel as it’s rusty

He means the alloy housing that the steel filter screws to.

freelance · Nov 5, 2017

Grip it with an old belt, webbing strap, and use a long bar , tyre lever

raywin · Nov 5, 2017

Take care the alloy housing could easily get damaged, but a belt or strap is the best bet.

sierrafery · Nov 5, 2017

Evan farmer said:
Nor the engine oil 100k+ no service.....

... that's a shame

Shifty1962 · Nov 5, 2017

Use an oil filter strap or chain wrench around the filter rather than Stilsons. Try tightening it a tad before loosening.

Flossie · Nov 5, 2017

The rubber seal has glued it's self to the flange cos it's been over tightened with no lube.

tom1979 · Nov 5, 2017

Mine was seized on my Defender when I bought it I ended up hammering a screwdriver through it and it came off fairly easy then

neilly · Nov 5, 2017

Evan farmer said:
Tried to remove the fuel filter the other day as it hasn’t been changed for the past 4years!!!
Nor the engine oil 100k+ no service going strong but it seriously lacks power now when starting on a hill I’ve tried a pipe wrench on the filter it just slips any tips on removing it?

So as I read this.

You have not changed the engine oil in 100K+ , but you have changed the fuel filter in the last 4 years.

So are you doing 25K per year or was the fuel filter changed 4 years ago , but the oil was not ?

Cheers

Shifty1962 · Nov 7, 2017

I changed all my oils and filters every 5k miles. For what they cost its cheaper than an engine rebuild or replacement.

Evan farmer · Nov 8, 2017

sierrafery said:
... that's a shame

Never missed a beat either

Evan farmer · Nov 8, 2017

Shifty1962 said:
I changed all my oils and filters every 5k miles. For what they cost its cheaper than an engine rebuild or replacement.

Exactly why I’m doing it

Dippypud · Nov 8, 2017

Evan farmer said:
Never missed a beat either

"it seriously lacks power now" .... really ?

dstainton · Nov 8, 2017

If you pour boiling water over it, it might warm it up and cause expansion, which might help break the seal.

Shifty1962 · Nov 8, 2017

Evan farmer said:
Exactly why I’m doing it

Evan farmer · Nov 8, 2017

Shifty1962 said:
I take it a previous owner left it for four years with no oil or filter changes?

No it’s been my mums for six years I think

Shifty1962 · Nov 8, 2017

Evan farmer said:
No it’s been my mums for six years I think

Ok.

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