HELP! FUel filter bolt stripped!!

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Jan 18, 2010 | 11:55 PM

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HELP! FUel filter bolt stripped!!

ok so today i went ahead and changed my fuel filter but ran into a major problem. When i went back to tighten the fuel filter in, one of the bolts thats on the line got stripped. I can't tighten the filter in and its only on half way because of that damn stripped bolt. I assumed that it was good enough so i turned my key to "on" postition and i got a lot of fuel coming out of where the untightened spot is at. I'll post a pic(not actual pic) of what im talking about. Is there a way to snap on to a stripped bolt? Is there any way i can get this on without cutting the line and getting a new flange on there? Any help would be greatful, im out of ideas!!

Jan 19, 2010 | 05:51 AM

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I had this same problem last week. It sucked big time. Is the nut/bolt completely rounded off? If yes then you're pretty much screwed.. I had to get me a whole new/used line at the wrecking yard for $80. That was a pain to put in also.

Jan 19, 2010 | 07:24 AM

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grab a pair of channel locks and tighten it down.

Jan 19, 2010 | 07:33 AM

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Locking pliers are your friend. Sucks... but the same thing happened to me.

Jan 19, 2010 | 07:41 AM

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Jan 19, 2010 | 07:45 AM

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LOL

Jan 19, 2010 | 12:51 PM

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Jan 19, 2010 | 03:46 PM

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LOL @ LUXOR

Jan 19, 2010 | 03:54 PM

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i had same problem. i even used the proper wrench. but every turn was a pita

Jan 19, 2010 | 06:06 PM

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ya i used a vice grip and it worked perfectly. But ran into a new problem and the opposite end twisted and broke off. Problem after problem. DUUUUHH NOOKAH!!!

Jan 19, 2010 | 06:57 PM

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Common problem with SC's an LS's

Ask me how I know.
Was told to not mess w/ them but my peice o' shizzle has 227k on it and prob needs one w/ a 1J swap coming.