Fuel filter Woes, Its a b to take it out. Options

[trdproven]

Problem 1: If you are looking at your fuel filter from the top view, do you turn the wrench to the right or the left. I've done this before in my camry dont know if theres a difference but. The reason why i say right because if you are looking at it from the bottom side, lefty loosey is going to the left, which is towards the right if you are looking at it from the top.

Problem 2: By the way, I slightly rounded my fuel line nut on the bottom side, what can I do with it now. It is a pain to even have it removed.

Problem 3: Now I have a purolator filter which I read from the old threads is not a good fit.

Whats all this about flaring reflaring, wouldn't that shorten the line and not make it reach the filter anymore?

This post has been edited by trdproven: Aug 5, 2008 - 9:06 AM

[GriffGirl]

IIRC it's counter clockwise to loosen. Yes, I had this problem too with that bottom nut when I changed my fuel filter... I wound up trying to tighten the top one back as best as possible and driving it to a shop and asking very nicely for help! They were really nice and did help me.... That bottom one needs a line wrench so you don't round it out... but it's still a PITA to even get to, and I have small hands!