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going to change fuel filter, how to/what is involved?
going to change fuel filter, how to/what is involved?
This weekend I think I am going to change my fuel filter. I have had great luck backing my car up on my rhino ramps, so hopefull that will give me enough lift in the rear to get to it. I am curious as to what is needed in order to change this out? What can I use to clamp off the gas line so gas doesn't spew out? I will most likley put the car on the ramps at night, and in the morning start on it. I am just curious as to if there are any special tools or clamps I need? Also, how (step by step) do I yank the old one out and put the new one in?
Please let me know, I got until friday to figure this out.
I did this not too long ago. The manual says you need some quick connect clip removal doohicky. I just used basic tools to pop the clip off. The new one just snaps in. The other side screws in. It's pretty easy.
\'94 Camaro 3.4<br />\"No, Starvin Marvin. That\'s my pot pie.\"
I'll try to keep this one short. You will need a 5/8 open-end wrench, a crescent wrench, a shallow pan, & some rags. Take the crescent wrench & clamp it down on the bolt that is attached to the fuel filter itself (it doesn't move). You will need the 5/8 wrench to loosen the nut on the fuel line. You will then be able to pull this end of the line out. On the other end, simply depress both the plastic clips on the line & it should pull straight off. When either of the lines come off, be prepared for some fuel to come out of the lines. Installation is the reverse of removal, and before you start the car, prime the fuel system (ignition ON but DO NOT START) & check for leaks on the filter fittings. Once this is done, you may start the vehicle.
2001 Onyx Black Camaro M5-Totalled<br />2005 Ford F150 XLT 5.4L<br /><br />\"To make peace, prepare for war.\"
2001 SOM Camaro SS<p>Direct flo lid---Lakewood LCAs----Edelbrock Torque Arm-----Lous Short Stick---Dynomouth 3\" Exhaust---SLP Center Mount Exhaust---Poly tranny and torque arm mounts.<p>My site....http://community.webshots.com/album/49413018hRfdbP
The Chilton's manual reccommended that you wait overnight to get started so all the pressure is released from the lines. I didn't have that luxury when I did mine. There wasn't too much fuel. I'd suggest to hold off on that cigarette when you're doing the job though.
\'94 Camaro 3.4<br />\"No, Starvin Marvin. That\'s my pot pie.\"
Pull the fuel pump fuse, start the car and when it almost dies shut it off, but don't let it die. If you don't there is alot of pressure on the fuel line and you take a bath in gas and it will go everywere :D
97 Red Firebird<br />Best N/A 1/4: 13.98<br />Best N/A MPH: 96.13<br />Best Nitrous 1/4: 12.49<br />Best Nitrous MPH: 108.53<p>2001 Pewter Camaro SS <br />GTP Stage II Heads, Pig Cam, Holley Intake, SLP Headers, SLP Lid, Vigalante 3600 Stall Converter, MagnaFlow Cat Back Exhaust, Duel Electric Cut-Outs<br />11.26@121
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by RedbirdV6: Pull the fuel pump fuse, start the car and when it almost dies shut it off, but don't let it die. If you don't there is alot of pressure on the fuel line and you take a bath in gas and it will go everywere :D <hr></blockquote>
Damn it! Why didn't I think of that at the time? Very cool tip.
\'94 Camaro 3.4<br />\"No, Starvin Marvin. That\'s my pot pie.\"
Actually, I did a fuel filter on a friend's LS1 today and didn't relieve any of the fuel pressure. Just pulled the catch pan under it and collected most of the fuel in it, and got the rest w/some shop rags. It's not bad, just have some rags handy ;)
2001 Onyx Black Camaro M5-Totalled<br />2005 Ford F150 XLT 5.4L<br /><br />\"To make peace, prepare for war.\"
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