I'm trying to change out the fuel filter on my 1982 Chevy S10 2WD Pick-Up. I have owned it since January and this is the first time I've finally been able to get around to starting this job. The engine is a 2.8L V6 which was the only V6 option stock for that year. It has the fuel filter that comes off the carburator. Well my problem lies within the flare nut at the end that connects the fuel line to the filter's housing. Its rounded off! Some inexperienced fool rounded it pretty good that my flare wrench just slips. What are my options here? The fuel line has already been cut to allow the bolt to be replaced from the previous owner(s). It has a rubber fuel line to patch it back. I even have a new flare nut to replace my troublesome one. Hopefully one of you have this exact engine to know how small of room I have to work with.
2007-05-31 07:20:54 · 6 answers · asked by byrde5 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
*Update* Well I do have a new flare nut to replaced the old one. If I do have to replace the whole thing what in the heck would the housing be called if I was to look for it lets say at Auto Zone or one of them?
*Though I do hope I can just get the flare nut off.
2007-05-31 14:43:10 · update #1
I know of the tight space your speaking of. You said the fuel line was already cut, I'd go ahead and remove the Carb, See what kind of damage you can do with it off the intake. I would also look at a good cleaning of it and possibly just replacing the whole thing.....
2007-05-31 14:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by tc_an_american 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try a vise grip or one of those wrenches that adjust to any size. They usually don't work very well except in an instance like this.
You may have to take the carb off of the manifold to get access to it. In that case you'll need new gaskets, too. Good luck!
2007-05-31 07:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by krooser2 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Canadian tire has these sockets. I have a set and they work good. But there expensive.
The inside of them are taipered and spiral so as you turn it the spirals dig into the nut or bolt and tighten till it turns!
You can use a wrench on them if no room for a socked too!
found them!
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443250116&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672956&bmUID=1180636286570
2007-05-31 07:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by dan c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try this: take a chisel or punch and a hammer. srike the nut on the side so that it turns in the loosening direction. it has always worked for me
2007-05-31 07:31:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
pipe wrench
2007-05-31 07:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
vise grip..
2007-05-31 07:25:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋