Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

[Chevy16]

my car has quite a few miles on it and i just wanted to know where these 2 things are located and how to change them, im pretty sure the fuel filter is on the drivers side just under the rear of the door i just wanted to double check and get this stuff done the right way, my car is a 96 3.8 camaro

[matt3989]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

yeah the fuel filter is about a foot and a half in front of the drivers side rear tire

[Chevy16]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

dont i just undo the fuel lines from the fuel filter, put the new 1 in and turn the key a couple times before i actually start it, i think i read that somewhere....

[Den69RS96]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

pull the fuse for your fuel pump. Then hit the starter for a few seconds. Your car won't start, but what your doing is releasing the fuel pressure in the lines. This way when to remove your filter you won't get covered in gas. A little tip. I bought one of those fuel filter wrenches at pep boys. It makes getting the output side of the filter off much easier.

[Meatyshells]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

just take off your gas cap so gas wont go spraying everywhere

[BLLDOGG]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

pull the pump relay and start the car until it dies. pulling off the gas cap doesnt work. :)

[Chevy16]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

alright so what about the pcv valve? wheres it located?

[auto666]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

do both taking off the gas cap relieves the pressure inside the tank keeping it from pushing the fuel out and pulling the fuse or relay and letting it die relieves the pressure in the lines youll still spill some fuel but it will be less than if you didnt

[badinfluenceRS]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

about the PCV valve...my car is in storage but I think I remember seeing a black plate near the throttle body and intake manifold...

but it was just a black metal plate and I didn't know how to change the PCV valve either...someone smart answer the question

[T-Mill]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

yea, black plate on pass side of upper intake, two bolts... remove the bolts, and pull out the pcv valve, a spring will come out with it, put the new one in with the spring tighten back down... very simple.

[Chevy16]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

yea, black plate on pass side of upper intake, two bolts... remove the bolts, and pull out the pcv valve, a spring will come out with it, put the new one in with the spring tighten back down... very simple.

ok sweet, thanks guys im gunna try to do this tomorrow afternoon

[mloaks]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

dont let the rubber o-ring fall into plenum when removing.
if the seal/gasket breaks, its a GM part on order, at least around here...

[Chevy16]

Re: Changing fuel filter and pcv valve

lol i changed this stuff like 3 months ago