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'00-'07 5.9L Dodge Cummins engines. Use the low profile, 29mm socket on the raised hex on the fuel filter housing.
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Learjet wrote:
'10-'17 6.7L Dodge Cummins engines. Use the 28mm socket on the raised hex on the fuel filter housing.
'00-'07 5.9L Dodge Cummins engines. Use the low profile, 29mm socket on the raised hex on the fuel filter housing.
this is good place for info https://www.genosgarage.com/category/tools
'10-'17 6.7L Dodge Cummins engines. Use the 28mm socket on the raised hex on the fuel filter housing.
'00-'07 5.9L Dodge Cummins engines. Use the low profile, 29mm socket on the raised hex on the fuel filter housing.
this is good place for info https://www.genosgarage.com/category/tools
Yeah, that makes sense, the 29mm is for the early caps and the 28mm is for the later caps.
IdaD wrote:
Not sure I'm the metric size. I use a 1 1/8" socket and it it works fine.
Not sure I'm the metric size. I use a 1 1/8" socket and it it works fine.
That's what I've been reading too, the 28mm and 1-1/8" are so close it makes no difference. Most important thing from what I've read is to make sure it is a 6-point socket and not a 12-point as the 12 point can round off the corners on the cap.
You will also want this wrench to remove the water sensor for the rear primary filter. Amazon also sells the MOPAR filter set for 70-$80 delivered.
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
1 1/8" 6 point socket (or 28mm) with 1/2" wobbly then 12" 1/2" extension then a long handled 1/2" ratchet will do the job just fine! This is for the 10-17 era.
You will also want this wrench to remove the water sensor for the rear primary filter. Amazon also sells the MOPAR filter set for 70-$80 delivered.
Lisle 34900 OEM Water Sensor Wrench
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
$9.97
Dodge Ram 6.7 Liter Diesel Fuel Filter Water Separator Set Mopar OEM
Sold by: Athens Dodge Chrysler Jeep
$70.00
1 1/8" 6 point socket (or 28mm) with 1/2" wobbly then 12" 1/2" extension then a long handled 1/2" ratchet will do the job just fine! This is for the 10-17 era.
You will also want this wrench to remove the water sensor for the rear primary filter. Amazon also sells the MOPAR filter set for 70-$80 delivered.
Lisle 34900 OEM Water Sensor Wrench
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
$9.97
Dodge Ram 6.7 Liter Diesel Fuel Filter Water Separator Set Mopar OEM
Sold by: Athens Dodge Chrysler Jeep
$70.00
Thanks, that's exactly the route I'm taking. Already got the 2 filters off Amazon and the water sensor wrench too. Thanks again for the info.
Ron3rd wrote:
Thanks, that's exactly the route I'm taking. Already got the 2 filters off Amazon and the water sensor wrench too. Thanks again for the info.
Cummins12V98 wrote:
1 1/8" 6 point socket (or 28mm) with 1/2" wobbly then 12" 1/2" extension then a long handled 1/2" ratchet will do the job just fine! This is for the 10-17 era.
You will also want this wrench to remove the water sensor for the rear primary filter. Amazon also sells the MOPAR filter set for 70-$80 delivered.
Lisle 34900 OEM Water Sensor Wrench
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
$9.97
Dodge Ram 6.7 Liter Diesel Fuel Filter Water Separator Set Mopar OEM
Sold by: Athens Dodge Chrysler Jeep
$70.00
1 1/8" 6 point socket (or 28mm) with 1/2" wobbly then 12" 1/2" extension then a long handled 1/2" ratchet will do the job just fine! This is for the 10-17 era.
You will also want this wrench to remove the water sensor for the rear primary filter. Amazon also sells the MOPAR filter set for 70-$80 delivered.
Lisle 34900 OEM Water Sensor Wrench
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
$9.97
Dodge Ram 6.7 Liter Diesel Fuel Filter Water Separator Set Mopar OEM
Sold by: Athens Dodge Chrysler Jeep
$70.00
Thanks, that's exactly the route I'm taking. Already got the 2 filters off Amazon and the water sensor wrench too. Thanks again for the info.
Good deal! Get some tubing to extend your drain hoses, makes the job cleaner and easier.
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Good deal! Get some tubing to extend your drain hoses, makes the job cleaner and easier.
Ron3rd wrote:
Thanks, that's exactly the route I'm taking. Already got the 2 filters off Amazon and the water sensor wrench too. Thanks again for the info.
Cummins12V98 wrote:
1 1/8" 6 point socket (or 28mm) with 1/2" wobbly then 12" 1/2" extension then a long handled 1/2" ratchet will do the job just fine! This is for the 10-17 era.
You will also want this wrench to remove the water sensor for the rear primary filter. Amazon also sells the MOPAR filter set for 70-$80 delivered.
Lisle 34900 OEM Water Sensor Wrench
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
$9.97
Dodge Ram 6.7 Liter Diesel Fuel Filter Water Separator Set Mopar OEM
Sold by: Athens Dodge Chrysler Jeep
$70.00
1 1/8" 6 point socket (or 28mm) with 1/2" wobbly then 12" 1/2" extension then a long handled 1/2" ratchet will do the job just fine! This is for the 10-17 era.
You will also want this wrench to remove the water sensor for the rear primary filter. Amazon also sells the MOPAR filter set for 70-$80 delivered.
Lisle 34900 OEM Water Sensor Wrench
Sold by: Amazon.com LLC
$9.97
Dodge Ram 6.7 Liter Diesel Fuel Filter Water Separator Set Mopar OEM
Sold by: Athens Dodge Chrysler Jeep
$70.00
Thanks, that's exactly the route I'm taking. Already got the 2 filters off Amazon and the water sensor wrench too. Thanks again for the info.
Good deal! Get some tubing to extend your drain hoses, makes the job cleaner and easier.
Yep, saw that youtube too! Hose for front and back filters.
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When I changed the original filter at the engine the housing cap was so tight I was certain something was going to break. I used a much more reasonable torque when tightening it so hopefully it will not be so nasty the next time.
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blofgren wrote:
I think I used an 1 1/8" socket too but long term it's probably best to use the proper metric socket. It gives me an excuse to go to the local tool depot....
When I changed the original filter at the engine the housing cap was so tight I was certain something was going to break. I used a much more reasonable torque when tightening it so hopefully it will not be so nasty the next time.
I think I used an 1 1/8" socket too but long term it's probably best to use the proper metric socket. It gives me an excuse to go to the local tool depot....
When I changed the original filter at the engine the housing cap was so tight I was certain something was going to break. I used a much more reasonable torque when tightening it so hopefully it will not be so nasty the next time.
Yeah, everything I've read points to the cap being on super tight from the factory, same with the oil filter.
blofgren wrote:
I think I used an 1 1/8" socket too but long term it's probably best to use the proper metric socket. It gives me an excuse to go to the local tool depot....
When I changed the original filter at the engine the housing cap was so tight I was certain something was going to break. I used a much more reasonable torque when tightening it so hopefully it will not be so nasty the next time.
I think I used an 1 1/8" socket too but long term it's probably best to use the proper metric socket. It gives me an excuse to go to the local tool depot....
When I changed the original filter at the engine the housing cap was so tight I was certain something was going to break. I used a much more reasonable torque when tightening it so hopefully it will not be so nasty the next time.
Make sure the socket is a 6 point 28MM and not a 12 point. Slow steady pressure on the wrench finally gets the cap turning.
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See below, sorry no "EXCUSE" to get the MM socket.
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From conversion chart, "28mm, About 1-1/8 inch, 1.1024"
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"I think I used an 1 1/8" socket too but long term it's probably best to use the proper metric socket. It gives me an excuse to go to the local tool depot...."
See below, sorry no "EXCUSE" to get the MM socket.
From conversion chart, "28mm, About 1-1/8 inch, 1.1024"
"I think I used an 1 1/8" socket too but long term it's probably best to use the proper metric socket. It gives me an excuse to go to the local tool depot...."
See below, sorry no "EXCUSE" to get the MM socket.
From conversion chart, "28mm, About 1-1/8 inch, 1.1024"
From what I've read, it seems like more are using the 1-1/8" over the 28mm. Both seem to work fine.
Ron3rd wrote:
From what I've read, it seems like more are using the 1-1/8" over the 28mm. Both seem to work fine.
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"I think I used an 1 1/8" socket too but long term it's probably best to use the proper metric socket. It gives me an excuse to go to the local tool depot...."
See below, sorry no "EXCUSE" to get the MM socket.
From conversion chart, "28mm, About 1-1/8 inch, 1.1024"
"I think I used an 1 1/8" socket too but long term it's probably best to use the proper metric socket. It gives me an excuse to go to the local tool depot...."
See below, sorry no "EXCUSE" to get the MM socket.
From conversion chart, "28mm, About 1-1/8 inch, 1.1024"
From what I've read, it seems like more are using the 1-1/8" over the 28mm. Both seem to work fine.
I think most people would happen to have a 6 point socket in standard rather than metric. I have both but keep the 1 1/8" in my trucks toolbox.