fuel filter change difficulty getting the cover on after inserting new filter

[jmtandem]

For something that should be so simple, I seem to have to work at getting the plastic cap to start the threads after inserting a new filter. Of cousre, it is not in an easy place to get to but that is likely a secondary consideration. Anybody have any ideas. The new filter seems to fit very tightly in the cap and that might be working against me as I try to begin turning the cap and filter in the housing and trying to get the threads to 'catch'.

 

[n7gxz]

Is the new filter fully seated into the cap? It should actually rattle around a bit if fully seated.

Kevin

 

[WCPoe]

Well even if you mess the threads up a new one isn't that expensive. Geno's Garage has the Dorman replacement for $13. 95. Here----> http://www.genosgarage.com/DORMAN-9...00-07-59L/productinfo/DRM904301/#.Unjl4-Yo5aQ

 

[SierraRam]

I lubricate the filter/stand tube Oring with fuel so it will slide down easier. You must put some downward pressure on the cap while turning it to get it started.

 

[DZink24]

you aren't by chance using a NAPA gold filter are you? for over 7 years i used Donaldsons filters, with zero issues. ran out of my supply recently, used a NAPA, and had extreme difficulty with the changeover. almost like it was several millimeters larger

 

[jmtandem]

I might be having the same size issue as I never had a problem prior. It just does not seem to fit right. Others fit perfectly.

 

[jmtandem]

Thanks everybody. I tried a different filter and it popped right in. No issues. Must have been a filter that was slightly out of spec.

 

[AH64ID]

I would steer clear of NAPA anyways, they don't meet the min OEM spec.

 

[MChrist]

I get mine from Geno's Garage. Fit perfectly every time.