fuel filter problems

[UDLOSE98]

so I am replacing my fuel filter, I relieved the schreder valve, I have the cap off, and My fuel lines will not stop spilling fuel, not even slowing down, I cant get my hand in there long enough to try and unthread the filter without gas pouring everywhere on me. HELP!

[97rs4life]

Re: fuel filter problems

I had to put a bucket under my filter when I did it. quite a bit came out.

[zlexiss]

Re: fuel filter problems

Yah, normal to lose about a cup of gas, even without pressure there's plenty in the line to drain out. Long gloves and eye protection to keep from getting splashed is nice.

[hockeyman]

Re: fuel filter problems

I found that if you're under the filter when it begins to leak gasoline, that the gas tastes like sh*t and it gives you an upset stomach later on. I had to learn the hard way...

[97rs4life]

Re: fuel filter problems

I found that if you're under the filter when it begins to leak gasoline, that the gas tastes like sh*t and it gives you an upset stomach later on. I had to learn the hard way...

lol, great advice about the affects of gas in mouth. ;)

[slow6]

Re: fuel filter problems

you should do it when you are very low on gas, so less spills out
keep the gas tank cap off while doing it (i guess)

gas smells good but tastes bad, its carcinogenic

[UDLOSE98]

Re: fuel filter problems

i let it fill up half a coffee can before i said **** it, so pissed today my new drive shaft is too thick and wont fit with the exhaust, and now the filter, so yea **** it, i would be much happier paying someone to do this ****.

[BobbyZ72]

Re: fuel filter problems

Just change it anyways, it does not make a diffrece that gas is running out.

[bah]

Re: fuel filter problems

actually, leave the cap on when you change it, so it cant breathe and will form a lock

[Camaroingfool]

Re: fuel filter problems

wouldnt that put a bad air bubble in the fuel line? or am i crazy?

[T-Mill]

Re: fuel filter problems

(totally off topic)

CamaroingFool- I just noticed your centercaps... I like...

[bah]

Re: fuel filter problems

i think you are crazy

[T-Mill]

Re: fuel filter problems

i think you are crazy

lol... The heat must be gettin to me...

[UDLOSE98]

Re: fuel filter problems

bottom line, i tried everything including replacing the cap, gas jusst kept flowing, I had a half tank in at the time, I also tried to pry the fuel filter off while gas was coming out, and the damn thing wouldnt loosen up. So tomorrow it will go in for tires, shocks, struts,...and now a fuel filter.

[Fred]

Re: fuel filter problems

Fuel filter are so easy to change, just have a friend do it.