changing a fuel filter '92
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From: New Orleans La
changing a fuel filter '92
hey does anyone know an easier way to change the fuel filter on a '92 or know the size of the nuts holding it or even the tool you used a flexable head, stubby, angled head wrench? also has anyone ever relocated the fuel filter to a easier more accessible place and does anyone know the whereabouts of the engineers for 84-96 vettes????????
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From: Nebraska (no smog tests!)
Catalyst, starter motor, etc. I've only read the manual procedure for a filter change, and from the look of that, I think I'd definitely pay 35 bucks to have someone else do the deed.
Burning Brakes
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From: walled lake MI
here's what i did:
- starve engine by running it with FP fuse out
- relieve fuel pressure at the rail; remove fuel cap
- remove fuel lines from fuel rail
- remove fuel line bracket from firewall
- remove bracket holding fuel filter
- disconnect fuel filter towards rear
- grab fuel lines from engine compartent and pull filter out with lines attached
- remove filter from fuel line
reverse process to install. i used regular open end wrenches. it was still a pain in the ****.
- starve engine by running it with FP fuse out
- relieve fuel pressure at the rail; remove fuel cap
- remove fuel lines from fuel rail
- remove fuel line bracket from firewall
- remove bracket holding fuel filter
- disconnect fuel filter towards rear
- grab fuel lines from engine compartent and pull filter out with lines attached
- remove filter from fuel line
reverse process to install. i used regular open end wrenches. it was still a pain in the ****.
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It can be done yourself. I almost followed the steps given above except I forgot to drain the lines.
Here's what you do, a little more simple.
As described above,run the car out of gas, then get the appropriate sized wrenches.(I think a 16 and a 13mm, but not positive). Crack the fitting loose at the bottom or inlet side. Careful when you remove the line in case any residual gas is still in there.
Then for the front or outlet side, I removed the right wheelwell and from there you can see the top of the filter. Have someone hold a wrench on the fitting while from under the car, you spin the filter off.
Put new filter in place, tighten up the top fitting first, then connect and tighten the bottom fitting, replace the wheelwell and you're done.
I wouldn't relocate it, they had to have put it there for a specific reason otherwise they would have put it somewhere else, after all, there is room elsewhare to put it, I'm sure if they could have they would have.
And yes I know the location of some of the engineers.
Here's what you do, a little more simple.
As described above,run the car out of gas, then get the appropriate sized wrenches.(I think a 16 and a 13mm, but not positive). Crack the fitting loose at the bottom or inlet side. Careful when you remove the line in case any residual gas is still in there.
Then for the front or outlet side, I removed the right wheelwell and from there you can see the top of the filter. Have someone hold a wrench on the fitting while from under the car, you spin the filter off.
Put new filter in place, tighten up the top fitting first, then connect and tighten the bottom fitting, replace the wheelwell and you're done.
I wouldn't relocate it, they had to have put it there for a specific reason otherwise they would have put it somewhere else, after all, there is room elsewhare to put it, I'm sure if they could have they would have.
And yes I know the location of some of the engineers.
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Originally Posted by tempest
here's what i did:
- starve engine by running it with FP fuse out
- relieve fuel pressure at the rail; remove fuel cap
- remove fuel lines from fuel rail
- remove fuel line bracket from firewall
- remove bracket holding fuel filter
- disconnect fuel filter towards rear
- grab fuel lines from engine compartent and pull filter out with lines attached
- remove filter from fuel line
reverse process to install. i used regular open end wrenches. it was still a pain in the ****.
- starve engine by running it with FP fuse out
- relieve fuel pressure at the rail; remove fuel cap
- remove fuel lines from fuel rail
- remove fuel line bracket from firewall
- remove bracket holding fuel filter
- disconnect fuel filter towards rear
- grab fuel lines from engine compartent and pull filter out with lines attached
- remove filter from fuel line
reverse process to install. i used regular open end wrenches. it was still a pain in the ****.
I started this last night & finished this up this morning. This is exactly how I completed the job. Its no thas bad as it sounds. As long as you don't mine the smell of gasoline.
Burning Brakes
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From: 1992 LT1 6 speed Cayman Islands
Originally Posted by tempest
here's what i did:
- starve engine by running it with FP fuse out
- relieve fuel pressure at the rail; remove fuel cap
- remove fuel lines from fuel rail
- remove fuel line bracket from firewall
- remove bracket holding fuel filter
- disconnect fuel filter towards rear
- grab fuel lines from engine compartent and pull filter out with lines attached
- remove filter from fuel line
reverse process to install. i used regular open end wrenches. it was still a pain in the ****.
- starve engine by running it with FP fuse out
- relieve fuel pressure at the rail; remove fuel cap
- remove fuel lines from fuel rail
- remove fuel line bracket from firewall
- remove bracket holding fuel filter
- disconnect fuel filter towards rear
- grab fuel lines from engine compartent and pull filter out with lines attached
- remove filter from fuel line
reverse process to install. i used regular open end wrenches. it was still a pain in the ****.
This is how I change mine.
I would only add, for those that do not know:
Step 1. Remove fuel pump fuse before starting engine to starve it of fuel.
Good write up.
Jerris
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From: Windsor CT
I've done serveral and if the car is up it's eaiser. Ramps and on your back with my 84 it's tight but not really tough. I used gloves to avoid the cuts etc and throw them away, cheap price to pay to keep you hands whole. good luck with which every way you deicde to go.
