Fuel filter change '92
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Fuel filter change '92
Time to change my fuel filter. According to Haynes it says to remove the fuel pump fuse, run the engine still it stalls then change the filter. This sounds a bit dramatic - I never like to starve an engine of fuel.
What does everyone else do?
What does everyone else do?
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From: San Pedro CA
That is correct. The fuel filter is located under the car... and it will spray gas everywhere.
Pull the fuse, start the car, let it starve dry.
Then, remove the cap to release vacuum pressure.
Jack up the car and remove the filter. Becareful not to loose the rubber o-rings that are on the end of the lines.
Pull the fuse, start the car, let it starve dry.
Then, remove the cap to release vacuum pressure.
Jack up the car and remove the filter. Becareful not to loose the rubber o-rings that are on the end of the lines.
Burning Brakes
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From: walled lake MI
Originally Posted by bogus
Then, remove the cap to release vacuum pressure.
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Fuel filter changed yesterday. I managed to solve all the challenges presented by the guy or gal who designed to put the fuel filter there.. I guess it was originally designed there before the convertible x-brace was added......
My only option was to buy a 16mm crows-foot wrench (essentially a wrench without a handle) and force my arm over the top of the cat and between the starter motor and work on the top nut 'blind'.
So today I have the satisfaction of a new fuel filter and lots of scratches and bruises. I love my car...
My only option was to buy a 16mm crows-foot wrench (essentially a wrench without a handle) and force my arm over the top of the cat and between the starter motor and work on the top nut 'blind'.
So today I have the satisfaction of a new fuel filter and lots of scratches and bruises. I love my car...
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by ittlfly
As I recall, you can remove the pass side inner fender well in about 10 minutes or less. That will allow you to reach the upper nut on the fuel filter a whole bunch easier.
Yup - made my life easier for sure...
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From: Milpitas ca
Originally Posted by djxib
Time to change my fuel filter. According to Haynes it says to remove the fuel pump fuse, run the engine still it stalls then change the filter. This sounds a bit dramatic - I never like to starve an engine of fuel.
What does everyone else do?
What does everyone else do?
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Originally Posted by ittlfly
As I recall, you can remove the pass side inner fender well in about 10 minutes or less. That will allow you to reach the upper nut on the fuel filter a whole bunch easier.
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