~~Fuel filter replacement Questions~~
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~~Fuel filter replacement Questions~~
I want to replace the fuel filter on my 96 LT1, Is it a easy task? If I take it in to the shop what is a fair price to pay for the job. I see that the filter only cost $15. :flag
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Re: ~~Fuel filter replacement Questions~~ (bigbozman)
It's simple, just jack the front of the car up, and make sure you have the correct line wrenches. Will take you all of 10 minutes if you are slow.
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Re: ~~Fuel filter replacement Questions~~ (Jeffvette)
Just make sure you use backup wrenches. If the filter's been there awhile, it's going to be tough to get off. And it's real easy to strip the lines. Otherwise, as said, it's an easy job.
Also, make sure you depressurize the fuel system. That means you have to pull the fuel pump fuse, start the car, and let it run out of gas. Then, you're good to go. Failing to do this will spray fuel everywhere. Not good.
Also, make sure you depressurize the fuel system. That means you have to pull the fuel pump fuse, start the car, and let it run out of gas. Then, you're good to go. Failing to do this will spray fuel everywhere. Not good.
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Re: ~~Fuel filter replacement Questions~~ (oldace84)
If you have a fuel pressue guage with the bleed off button you can depressurize the system with it. Or a screwdriver and some shoptowels. Just make the motor not hot.
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Re: ~~Fuel filter replacement Questions~~ (vinnies87)
I've done it on other cars, not my Corvette.
Expect to get a gas shower, wear glasses over your eyes, you might get splashed.
Other than that, fairly basic & easy.
:cheers:
Expect to get a gas shower, wear glasses over your eyes, you might get splashed.
Other than that, fairly basic & easy.
:cheers:
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Re: ~~Fuel filter replacement Questions~~ (bigbozman)
It's a bit trickier on the LT1 because of the passenger side cat.
You may find it easier to disconnect the rear fitting, pull the fuel line in to the engine bay and rest the filter/line on the tire. Then you have easy access to the front fitting.
As mentioned, make sure the car is cold since you will have gas fumes everywhere.
You may find it easier to disconnect the rear fitting, pull the fuel line in to the engine bay and rest the filter/line on the tire. Then you have easy access to the front fitting.
As mentioned, make sure the car is cold since you will have gas fumes everywhere.
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Re: ~~Fuel filter replacement Questions~~ (CaliforniaVette)
Gotta love the burn of MTBF in the ol' armpit! :smash:
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