Fuel tank retainer locking ring tool
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From: Fresno Ca
I changed my fuel filter Sunday in 30 minutes without a special tool. I cover the tank with blue tape and a towel and then just like other people have said, I use a chisel and hammer to hit one of the tangs. Some times it helps to hit the opposite tang once to make the ring rotate evenly. I use a chisel because it bites in a little and doesn't slip like a punch or other tools. This is the third time I've done it and it's very easy.
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I changed my fuel filter Sunday in 30 minutes without a special tool. I cover the tank with blue tape and a towel and then just like other people have said, I use a chisel and hammer to hit one of the tangs. Some times it helps to hit the opposite tang once to make the ring rotate evenly. I use a chisel because it bites in a little and doesn't slip like a punch or other tools. This is the third time I've done it and it's very easy.
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If you have 3D printer (you or a friend of you) you could download it from thingiverse for free and print it
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2815807
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2815807
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If you have 3D printer (you or a friend of you) you could download it from thingiverse for free and print it
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2815807
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2815807
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Munich, Germany
Another suggestion: Cover with masking tape - spray the retaining ring with WD 40 - use a wooden hammer handle (doesn`t slip off easily).
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