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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: sharki786 on 21 May 2014, 09:18

Title: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: sharki786 on 21 May 2014, 09:18

I need to change the fuel filter on my car as its never been changed. Now i am having misfiring problems, ive been told to change it. Now problem is that i tried and i snapped a bolt on the filter cage, now theres only one bolt left thats holding it. I have sprayed some plus gas on it but if that dont work i have some acid at work that i can dab on the nut. Say if it breaks is it easy to get to drill a hole and use a bolt and nut from the passangers foot well or is it further under the seat base?

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: sharki786 on 24 May 2014, 20:06

Anyone?

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: itavaltalainen on 24 May 2014, 20:41

Wouldn't worry, won't fall off even with just one bolt.

http://www.vagcat.com/p/B121/201400.png

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: sharki786 on 24 May 2014, 20:42

Quote from: itavaltalainen on 24 May 2014, 20:41

Wouldn't worry, won't fall off even with just one bolt.

http://www.vagcat.com/p/B121/201400.png

Thing is that it needs changing

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: itavaltalainen on 24 May 2014, 22:06

Just don't snap the second one then  :grin:

What did you use to undo the first one? I changed it on my 94 estate about 4 years ago.... and that was pretty rusted... but got it off ok with ring spanner and hammer OK after just soaking it for 10 mins with ballistol

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: sharki786 on 24 May 2014, 23:02

I sprayed some plus gas on it a few weeks ago. Need to spray abit more again. Last time i used a socket and it just snapped off. Then when i wnet for the 2nd one the whole thread was turning

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: VW BUSH on 25 May 2014, 15:26

Use a big F^ck off blow torch to loosen it up :evil:

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: Bandit127 on 25 May 2014, 19:08

Quote from: VW BUSH on 25 May 2014, 15:26

Use a big F^ck off blow torch to loosen it up :evil:

LOL - on a fuel filter housing?

Probably do the job but it might have some unintended side effects...

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: itavaltalainen on 25 May 2014, 21:55

it's a mk3. they are meant to catch fire  :evil:

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: sharki786 on 26 May 2014, 10:18

Bunch of tats :grin:
I already thought about that. :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 27 May 2014, 08:55

Irwin bolt extractor on a 3/4" extension bar.

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: sharki786 on 27 May 2014, 19:48

Mofo keeps turning. I mean even the thread is turning.

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 28 May 2014, 00:14

Can you not hold the top of the bolt / stud from inside the car somewhere?

Title: Re: rusted nut on fuel filter
Post by: sharki786 on 28 May 2014, 09:22

I had a look. Its not in the passanger side footwell. It looks like its under the seat base. But not there either