Fuel Filter Stuck

noserider · Post by **noserider** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 11:52 am

Happily done all the other bits of a service. But the fuel filter is well and truly stuck. Any one got any tips? Please?

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:30 pm

Hmm... i know that if the oil filter is stuck, you can pierce it with a long screwdriver, and get a turn on it that way, I wouldnt reccomend that method with the fuel filter though!

Perhaps you could use one of those chain clamp oil filter removal tools on it though? They just squash it a bit, but get a good grip, they actually tighten their grip the more effort you use, they should be available from any decent motor factors...or maybe even halfords. good luck

noserider · Post by **noserider** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:47 pm

I tried a oil filter chain grip but it just wouldn't hold. Maybe the teeth are not gripping well enough! May look at trying a new one!!! Its such an awkward position to be in, tried above and below!

bigdaddycain · Post by **bigdaddycain** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:05 pm

I dont know what to suggest then noserider,I take my bongo to a mechanic for servicing,but i source the filters and oil etc. He didnt report having any problems getting the filter off, i just sent him a text and am awaiting his reply....

mikeonb4c · Post by **mikeonb4c** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:35 pm

Mine was v tight and I had a (new) strap type filter wrench trying to help me. I found space v. confined too, but luckily it yielded in the end. I'd be interested to see what the experts on BF say.

Mike

wonkanoby · Post by **wonkanoby** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:54 pm

remove the 2 black pipes

and the bottom electrical bit

then you can unbolt it

turn it over and put it on upside down

so it sticks up not down

should be able to tackle it then

noserider · Post by **noserider** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:31 pm

I was thinking about removing it and hoping it bacame easier, but I may try a new wrench first!!!

Yamaha · Post by **Yamaha** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:25 pm

When I changed mine, I was puzzled by the electrical plug connected to the water thingy under the filter - I was expecting the loom end to be attached to the chassis, allowing the sensor end to be unplugged - but for some strange reason it was the other way round, so you need to release the connector from the chassis - unplug it - unscrew the water trap thingy from the bottom of the filter, with a container under to catch any liquid - then you can just get a small chain-type wrench on it. They must tighten with age - mine took some shifting!

Mike

ChrisEm · Post by **ChrisEm** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:00 am

The trouble is most people are ill advised that with oil and fuel filters you need to tighten them murder tight. They only need to be tightened by hand, trust me I have changed many hundreds of them, not specifically Bongo's I admit.
The screwdriver option is one I've used but just make sure you have the correct replacement filters to hand before committing yourselves and stuffing a screwdriver through the filter.