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i tried the screwdriver trick too, to no avail. Sender snapped off like it was held on by spit and hope when I pulled the regulator off to get some extra room. Thanks for the advice - will get a K&N next time.
Thanks for the advice Eric. I was wondering how I was going to get that bit out.
Thanks for the advice Eric. I was wondering how I was going to get that bit out.
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Originally Posted by TUCCI
Use a channel lock next time and as you already learned to get angry and go ape sh$$ or stuff is going to snap off or worse. Some have punched a screw driver thru the filter to get it to turn a little so it will start to spin. After the factory filter ordeal ( i used a channel lock ), i went with a KN filter that has a 17mm nut on the end and you can use an extension with a socket. Just in case your not aware, when you get angry you body dumps a chemical in your body that temporarily lowers your IQ so that your fight or flight primal urges can save your life. Lowered IQ has gotten many a men into some deep sh$$ so you want to be calm and in your right mind......sleep on it and look it over tomorrow, it will look much diff then.....take care.
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From: griffin ga
oh ok since the hex is still on it you can just unscrew it.... never mind..
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Glad you got it fixed!
I can't recommend the K&N filters highly enough! Next time, save your self just a little bit of hassle: Cut the bottom off of a 1-liter water or soda bottle, and cut a scoop shape out of one side. The bottle is the perfect size to slip over the filter, so when you remove the filter the bottle will channel the oil to a point just under the left floor board, where it's easier to put a drain pan. Oh yeah....remember to remove the bottle cap first. Don't ask.
I can't recommend the K&N filters highly enough! Next time, save your self just a little bit of hassle: Cut the bottom off of a 1-liter water or soda bottle, and cut a scoop shape out of one side. The bottle is the perfect size to slip over the filter, so when you remove the filter the bottle will channel the oil to a point just under the left floor board, where it's easier to put a drain pan. Oh yeah....remember to remove the bottle cap first. Don't ask.
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Use a channel lock next time and as you already learned to get angry and go ape sh$$ or stuff is going to snap off or worse. Some have punched a screw driver thru the filter to get it to turn a little so it will start to spin. After the factory filter ordeal ( i used a channel lock ), i went with a KN filter that has a 17mm nut on the end and you can use an extension with a socket. Just in case your not aware, when you get angry you body dumps a chemical in your body that temporarily lowers your IQ so that your fight or flight primal urges can save your life. Lowered IQ has gotten many a men into some deep sh$$ so you want to be calm and in your right mind......sleep on it and look it over tomorrow, it will look much diff then.....take care.
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