Fuel filter changeout?
 

Other than taking a 93 octane bath (and trying to work quickly), y'all have any suggestions on changing the in-line fuel filter efficiently?

TIA,

P.

Re: Fuel filter changeout?
 

It's pretty easy, not much to it. Supposedly opening the gas cap relieves a lot of the pressure, minimizing the bath. Also there's a shield in the way, but it's not hard to remove. Wear safety glasses and gloves.

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It's gonna leak/drip no matter what you do. Be prepared with your tools & switch them out fast.

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I would also relieve the pressure at the fuel rail Shrader valve.Use lot of rage at the filter.

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Release the pressure at the fuel regulator.

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just a fwiw, I do mine every yr.

remove gas cap, do relief @ the rail, use a pan under the filter location, remove heat shield, loosen fuel lines, let drip into pan & do the trans & pan plug, take a break, when fluids stop, get back under & finish the job.:mrgreen:

The only "quirk" is the bolt for the filter/frame clamp has the return line across it, you need to gently pry on the line to move it just a bit to get the wrench on that bolt for the frame clamp.:thumbsup:

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Kewal! :thumbsup: Sounds like you've done it a few times, and you have (and it shows!).

Thanks to all!

P.

Re: Fuel filter changeout?
 

I've never done this before so I'm going to ask a dumb question here. :redface: What's involved in relieving the fuel rail pressure. Do you just crack open a fitting?
Rich

Re: Fuel filter changeout?
 

Just like the air valve for your tires, there is a fitting on the passenger side
just poking out from under the front of the plenum- its on the front of the fuel rail. Put lots of rags under it and push the center pressure release pin.

I suppose you could rig up some sort of screw on fitting on the end of a tube and direct the fuel to a kinder place.

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Go buy a $40 fuel pressure gauge at a parts store with a bleader tube.
Relieve pressure at fuel rail; drain gas in catch can. Remove GAS CAP!!! But first...be able to get under the car so you can maneuver to undo old filter.
Ted

Re: Fuel filter changeout?
 

Paul changing out the fuel filter is as easy as farting after eating refried beens dude. Hahaha! There's no way to do it without getting gas running down your arms. It will also kill B.O.

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Cool. Thanks guys!

Rich

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Rich, We can do it when we do your clutch. We will already be dirty.;)

Jim

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Gasoline cuts grease and dirt off you hands and arms real well. Perfect job to do after finishing a clutch. Be sure to use a proper 6 point flare tube wrench so you don't risk buggering up the fittings.

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Where do you get your fuel filter?

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Paul if you don't like a gas bath like me.
What i do is use an old pair of socks cut the toes off and slip them on my fore arms this way the gas doesn't run all the way down your arms :)

PS
Make sure they are clean socks:mrgreen:

Pete

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I buy mine at RockAuto.com. They sell ACDelco & a few aftermarket brands. I used to get them at an online chevy dealer. I would think that any auto parts store would have these also.

Mind that you don't loose the O-rings that are on the two fuel lines.

:cheers:

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Ok Thanks Jim!
Rich

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There is a guy on eBay selling ACDelco fuel filters...starting bid is $6.99. I bought two off of eBay and then contacted the guy and he sent me three more at the same price...with free shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT