HELP! Can't get fuel rail guard off

[John D]

Trying to change the oil this morning but have stumbled at the first hurdle! The nut seems to be on too tight. Just broken my socket set trying to undo it

Any idea how I can loosen it?

 

[ditz]

to be honest, the only real advice is get a less christmas cracker esque socket and try harder!
as long as you are using a good single hex socket and its on properly you wont round it.

 

[rs250nut]

to be honest, the only real advice is get a less christmas cracker esque socket and try harder!
as long as you are using a good single hex socket and its on properly you wont round it.

Could not agree more multi hex sockets are w**k, buy the best gear you can afford it always works out cheaper.

 

[John D]

to be honest, the only real advice is get a less christmas cracker esque socket and try harder!
as long as you are using a good single hex socket and its on properly you wont round it.

LOL This socket set cost me good money! Its not the socket that has failed its another part. Did'nt have this problem last time. Think the garage that did the last service may have over tightened it a little.

 

[John D]

OK guys, where can I get a decent socket from? How much should I look to pay? I only really need a 10mm as this is about the only job I do on my car.

 

[J4 WYB]

I bought a Halfords Pro socket set the other day and looks like it could stand some abuse, although havent used it yet so may be wrong.
But you can get single sockets if you dont want a whole set and they have lifetime guarantee, plus you havent got to wait ages for delivery.

 

[mattjk]

as said get a decent set, may be worth squirting a bit of lube up there (penetrating oil) to loosen it up a bit

 

[Charlieboy]

When I changed the oil on my cup the last time I didn't touch the fule rail guard!

 

[bmh.01]

It'd be great fun to change the filter if you left it on!

 

[FeelX]

Oilfilter change from down below? Sorry could be wrong, but that seems to be the normal way for cars?

Having to demolish your car (read take out the engine ) to change a filter just seems odd to me... If you want I can check out side if it's possible.

 

[mattjk]

Oilfilter change from down below? Sorry could be wrong, but that seems to be the normal way for cars?

Having to demolish your car (read take out the engine ) to change a filter just seems odd to me... If you want I can check out side if it's possible.

its not much harship to remove 2 bolts lol

 

[Da]

Oilfilter change from down below? Sorry could be wrong, but that seems to be the normal way for cars?

Having to demolish your car (read take out the engine ) to change a filter just seems odd to me... If you want I can check out side if it's possible.

its not much harship to remove 2 bolts lol

evidently it is!

 

[John D]

its not much harship to remove 2 bolts lol

evidently it is!

Oi!

Its only one bolt actually for me (I lost the last one last time! )

 

[SBV116]

Just buy a decent single hex socket from halfords! 3/8 drive deep! You can change them without removing it, much easier if you do though!!

 

[SBV116]

Hang on, you have a cup, stop being a *****! theres sod all in the way!!!:rasp:

 

[John D]

Hang on, you have a cup, stop being a *****! theres sod all in the way!!!:rasp:

Hey man I'm just following Dan's guide off here! I'm a complete amature when it comes to mechanics. If he says take it off, I take it off lol. Don't want to get caught out

I'll have another look tomorrow

Cheers for the help everyone

 

[SBV116]

Well, you can do it without fella, BUT, if thats the case and youa a novices, spray some penetrating oil on them, and get yourself a decent socket!!

 

[spryboy1974]

If i remember the nut has a built in washer?
What you need to do is put a socket on it and then give the socket a few short sharp hits with a hammer,(do you have room?),this way you should find that the shock will enable you to loosen the nut!!

 

[lemonnobby]

I can change filters on full fats too but it does hurt your arm. on a cup i would be easy as long as you have no a/c