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Fuel Filter Head Spacer Kit

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Price: $8.99
Item Number: 10006
Manufacturer: MA
Manufacturer Part No: ffspacer
Its a tight fit to squeeze a filter wrench around the fuel filter with the newer longer filters.  GM designed a step in the bottom of the can to help with the problem, but its still very tight, especially with the wires routed close to it.

After being frustrated with this, We developed a rather simple solution to the problem, a 3/8" thick aluminum spacer to move the filter head away from the valve cover.  This is enough room to make getting a filter wrench in there a lot easier, but not enough that it makes it tough to get the filter out of the engine bay.   We include two bolts that are longer to support use of the spacer.  Install is very easy.  Simply take out the two bolts that hold the filter head to the support bracket and install spacer and longer bolts.  No fuel lines or wires need to be moved or extended. 
 
Fits all year Duramax engines '01-'10

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Big Boss
William Hine (Florence, Oregon) 11/10/2011 10:29 PM
If you have a 2011 Duramax you will need to get longer bolts. Spacer is ok, just need the longer bolts.
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relocation fuel filter
diesel (Illinois) 1/29/2011 7:15 AM
Installed this on a 2006 Duramax ....Lots of room now I can get to the fuel filter..Install tool 10 minutes. Great product
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Fuel Filter Spacer Kit
Troy Ensor (Florida) 10/11/2010 7:46 PM
I ordered this kit due to issues getting the fuel filter to align up properly when reinstalling because of its proximity to the engine. The kit install took about 10 minutes and looks like it will provide the needed room to reinstall the filter properly.
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DuraMax Owner
axlenut (California) 12/23/2009 4:00 AM
Installed this little gem after struggling with a filter change. The close proximity of the filter to the engine and wiring harnesses makes it difficult to align the threads in addition to placing the wrench strap. This is one of those simple solutions that is easy to install, and makes you wonder why the factory didn't do it in the first place.
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