Panelhead

I shot mine with Nut Buster and let it sit for an hour. The clamp came loose very easily.

Hannibalacp82

Anyone use PB Blaster? I've used that for several break jobs ehn trying to get the rusted rotor off of the hub and its been great.

As for the fuel filter I've added that to the list of things to look at on the S8 if I keep her long term.

the_duke

I'm a big fan of PB Blaster. I didn't try either on my fuel filter nut. I just cut the bolt and replaced it with a zip tie. The fuel filter isn't going anywhere.

Aceler8

another big fan of PB Blaster...older folks around here swear by it. I always have a can near my tools.

I have 134k miles on my 2006 and have the filter ready. Need to get this job done asap. Good thread.

richard-tx

Around here PB blaster and the like are considered snake oil.

nathanwind

Those fuel filters are pricey little buggers at $75!

So what "mileage" are folks replacing these at? I've got an '06 with 90k.

the_duke

carl viking

Add me to the "not 15 min" club... Bolt was fused and had to saw it off. Tremendous pain the ***, in an uncomfortable work position (no lift for me).
Note that my car is 90% TX (no salt) and two winters in MA (limited drive time in winter though, tot of 3k miles).

Yes, i went with the Mann filter, looked identical. Original filter had a mfg date of close to 16 months before my car was built! Amazing.

No real back pressure or obstruction in my filter either, after 9 years and 95k miles.

the_duke

Body saw is the key to cutting bolts like that.

carl viking

Hmm, not sure you have looked at the location?

No way that thing will fit!!!

:-)