It would have helped if I had known about the O rings that go on each end. Couldn't get it to stop leaking 
changing fuel filter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Strongsville Ohio
all depends on where its located. i have a 94 lt1 and i tried it myself, burnt my fingers, took it too the dealer, said its too heard to get to the top bolt. then to jiffy lube as a owell i dont care anymore, said its too hard, then to my best friends house whos dad does cars for a living had it off in 30 mins and the new one on in 5. but mines under the passengers seat and RIGHT next to the cat. we put it on ramps and it was no biggie
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Pro
Joined: Aug 2004
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My fuel filter is located on the right side of the car under the passenger door I will give it a try. I read in my manual that I have to pull the fuel pump fuse and crank engine over untill all fuel is out of line.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 1999
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
Believe the instructions when they tell you to: Do this with an almost empty tank, remove the gas cap, raise the front as much as you can, drain the lines, be ready for some spill. If not done correctly this can be a major,dangerous pain in the behind.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Northern California
Here's a link to the C4 tech tip I wrote for the fuel filter replacement on my previous "89" Vette.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=274&TopicID=2
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=274&TopicID=2
Last edited by GKK; Sep 5, 2007 at 01:00 PM.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Orlando FL
There are two methods to minimize the effort. I could not loosen my top but either on the filter. Changing the filter with the starter removed makes it do-able. Changed my filter when the starter went bad, that’s how I know.
But the other way is to loosen the bottom bolt of the filter and disconnect the fuel line on top of the engine. I would have done that method earlier but you need the special separation tool which I did not have at that time.
But the other way is to loosen the bottom bolt of the filter and disconnect the fuel line on top of the engine. I would have done that method earlier but you need the special separation tool which I did not have at that time.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Dardenne Prairie Mo
Our 89 was not that bad. Under the right side of car, behind wheel. Remove fuel pump fuse, start car, it runs for a few seconds, chock the back wheels, jack up the front,put jack stands under car, take off old one, put on new one. Our old one was pretty blocked. Take car off jack stands, remove chock behind rear wheels. Put fuel pump fuse back in there you go. I know I should have dis-connect the battery.....but I did not. Did this outside on driveway NOT IN GARAGE! Wasn't feeling THAT crazy!
Not too big of a deal!
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Not too big of a deal!
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