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Having completed the fuel filter replacement, the greatest difficulty was removing and replacing the plastic cover to access the filter. During removal, I used a 10mm ratchet to the plastic cover nuts and one of them (the one closer to the filter) simply broke off along with the threading that is attached to the bottom sheet metal (like a small stalactite). During replacement, the other plastic cover nut no longer catches to the threading! I guess rust and age have had an effect on this, too. As a result, I cannot seem to re-mount the cover. Now I run the risk of these fuel lines being fully exposed (thank goodness it's not winter, but... "winter is coming."
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Anyone have suggestions on what to do about re-mounting the plastic cover? I figure it's there for a good reason; so, I don't want to be driving too long without it. :nono;
Anyone have suggestions on what to do about re-mounting the plastic cover? I figure it's there for a good reason; so, I don't want to be driving too long without it. :nono;