So i tried to change to fuel filter on the car today for the 1st time (have only had it for a few months. Now the top bolt on the fuel filter came off rather easy. I put the crows foot on the bottom nut and it came out about 3/4 of the way then budged, so i gave it a little elbow grease. It completely stripped the nut and rounded the corners. So I that point I get a friend over and he grips the nut with vise grips and i basically turn the fuel filter as hard as i can...still no budge. Ive tried wd-40 and liquid wrench...neither of which have worked at all.
My question is that would it be possible for me to cut the fuel line (metal) about 10 inches below the filter so that i could then let that portion of the hose whith the filter still connect dry, then cut off the stuck nut with my dremel, replace the nut and then connect the fuel line with a really tight piece of gass approved rubber hose with tight fitting crimps?
If that wouldnt be possible is there anywhere on the fuel line ( i cant see very far down into engine) where it does turn into a rubber line so i can disconnect it there and take that portion of the line out of the car and cut the nut off?
If neither of those option are available, does anyone have any suggestions on what i could possibly do to fix the remedy myself? and if not 'roundabout how much would it cost for someone to go ahead and possibly do this professionally.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
wesleyg