I just learned the hard way(4 days without DMAX) that the fuel filter vent valve(nylon bolt) breaks EASILY when over-tightened. Hence my nickname "Half-turn". I hope that I'm the only one who's done this!-:tI'll be searching the local hardware stores for a temporary fix.

www.lubricationspecialist.com has steel replacements.

Here you go: http://www.lubricationspecialist.com/product_info.php?cPath=14&products_id=113

You aren't the first, and certainly won't be the last.....

Tom, Thanks for the quick and useful link. Saved me 4 bucks and a trip to dealership with 2 young kids. I.O.U.:thankyou2:thankyou2:thankyou2:thankyou2:tha nkyou2:hail::hail::hail:

Naw...thats what we're here for. Kind of a pay-it-forward thing. Glad to help.

(And I've done the trip-to-the-dealer-with-two-young-kids deal. I don't recommend it.)

(And I've done the trip-to-the-dealer-with-two-young-kids deal. I don't recommend it.)

Actually having two young kids around while you are at the dealer may speed up their service, just to get rid of you!:D


Britt

My best suggestion when operating these valves is to use a nut driver and remember it only needs to be snug. The alternative is a LARGE bladed screwdriver that fits the slot well like the one on the end of Eric/My WIF sensor wrench.

My best suggestion when operating these valves is to use a nut driver and remember it only needs to be snug. The alternative is a LARGE bladed screwdriver that fits the slot well like the one on the end of Eric/My WIF sensor wrench.

I second this. Buy a nut driver and keep it in the glove box. If you are a burly type of guy, use two fingers on the nut driver when tightening to just snug it down.

Just buy DMaxalliTech's WIF wrench....its a nice all-in-one tool, and he has a bunch of them. Help a DP vendor out....

http://www.gmdieseltech.com/store2/cart.php?target=product&action=view&product_id=16263&category_id=258