97 fuel filter replacement problems

[rjirvine]

Well, I tired to change the fuel filter on my daughters new 97 Chevy and the aft nut is rounded out. Thanks to whomever didn't use as flare nut wrench! I think I'm going to have to replace the whole fuel line...any input from the crowd?

[GM-Tech]

Hmmmm, I don't recall if that's a standard flare or if it's type with an o-ring. Probably the latter.

 

If it's a standard flare, you could cut it off and reflare it. It needs to be a double flare and there may not be a way to make up for the amount of line you'll lose by cutting.

[asepgrad98]

if it was me i would wait untill i thought it might be clogged up(its rare for one to clog).

 

or you could try a small pipe wrench

[Butch 02 Denali]

Vice grips have always gotten those rounded off filter filter fittings for me!

[AirForceAngler]

Try a torch.

[sjspor]

Hold the nut with vise grips and spin the filter with a small pipe wrench.

[Wingnut]

Try a torch. 

 

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Best to try a smaller propane type torch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please, do NOT do this.