Flame Arrestor Removal

[dmcgilli]

Trying to remove the flame arrestor on a 2008 Outback (fuel injection) and cannot get it off. We have loosened the clamp at the base but will not lift off.


Feel like a jerk but do not want force anything and brake something. What am I missing???

Thanks...

[Rakkasan]

Trying to remove the flame arrestor on a 2008 Outback (fuel injection) and cannot get it off. We have loosened the clamp at the base but will not lift off.


Feel like a jerk but do not want force anything and brake something. What am I missing???

Thanks...

Mine was hard to get off as well on my 08LSV. It's a tight fit probably just stuck from all the metal heating and cooling in there. Just tap with a hammer and rock it back and forth you won't hurt anything.

[mmandley]

Get a rubber mallet and tap it from the bottom, working your way around. Or use a folded towel and a wrench, the Red Neck way LOL

[996scott]

Mine was a pain in the butt to get off. I seriously though I was going to break it. Keep at it back and forth, it will come.

[ninedriver]

Same here. May want to spray some lube in the relief cuts and then a lot of wiggling and baby taps with a rubber mallet.