Problems changing fuel filter on a 94.
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Drifting
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From: Corinth TX
Problems changing fuel filter on a 94.
I am just wondering if it is normal to put Blue Loctite on the threads when reinstalling the fuel filter. The reason I am asking this is because the person who did this before me obviously used Blue Loctite and I can't get this thing to budge. The thing is I got so psyched up because there was finally a break in the rain here in North Texas and low and behold the thing won't break free. Anyway, any hints will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Drifting
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From: Corinth TX
Thanks alot for the advice. It started raining again so it looks like I get a little break before I have another shot at it. I wish the previous owner hadn't put that stuff on there. It is really making this a difficult task. 
I am a procrastinator by nature and this didn't help with me getting it done.
I am a procrastinator by nature and this didn't help with me getting it done.
Pro
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From: Reno Nv
Whoever put the locktite was an idiot. If your filter is located in the same place as my 92, next to the cat, you can get access to the upper side by taking off the pass side fender well, only takes 5 minutes.
With the locktite on, it's going to take a bunch of extra torque to break the fitting loose which is hard to do reaching over the cat. I would also suggest using a line wrench on the tube fitting so you don't round off the hex,again because of the locktite.
If it was anywhere else besides the fuel filter, you could break the locktite by heating the fitting with a prophane tourch.
With the locktite on, it's going to take a bunch of extra torque to break the fitting loose which is hard to do reaching over the cat. I would also suggest using a line wrench on the tube fitting so you don't round off the hex,again because of the locktite.
If it was anywhere else besides the fuel filter, you could break the locktite by heating the fitting with a prophane tourch.
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Drifting
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From: Corinth TX
Thanks for the information Bill. Yeah I was thinking the same thing about the person who put the loctite on the threads. I will do as you and STL94LT1 suggested. Once again thanks for all of the help.
I will do as you and STL94LT1 suggested. Once again thanks for all of the help.
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Good luck
Drifting
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Loctite?? Yes, he/she was an idiot or very retentive.
The back-side (towards the fuel tank) is pretty easy to loosen. I've read before that it's easier if you can disconnect the fuel lines at the engine and pull the entire assembly, lines and filter, out. I did mine while I had the A/C box removed and it was a breeze. And no loctite...I use teflon tape.
The back-side (towards the fuel tank) is pretty easy to loosen. I've read before that it's easier if you can disconnect the fuel lines at the engine and pull the entire assembly, lines and filter, out. I did mine while I had the A/C box removed and it was a breeze. And no loctite...I use teflon tape.
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Drifting
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From: Corinth TX
Thanks everyone for all of the great tips. I have been so anxious to give it a shot but this rain just isn't letting up enough. I feel like I should be building an ARK instead of changing a fuel filter. Thanks as well for the teflon tape idea. I was wondering about doing that. 
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teflon tape isn't needed on the fuel filter. besides, it will disolve with the first contact with fuel!!!
my concern now would be the condition of the nitril o-ring. I can't beleive it's in any condition but bad.
my concern now would be the condition of the nitril o-ring. I can't beleive it's in any condition but bad.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando FL
If you are unable to remove the fuel line assemble to gain more access to the filter and you get desperate, here is an another solution. Remove the starter for additional room. Some what of a small pain, but it does help much. Coincidently, I change my filter when my starter went bad and found it much easier to get at the filter fittings.
Pro
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From: Hamilton New Jersey
No need for sealer on fuel filter fittings, that's why they have the 0-rings on the end of em, if you have a leak you probably need a new o-ring or 2.. not locktite.. 
Sounds like you got your car from the same guy I got my car from.. his favorite thing to do was cross thread 50% of the bolts on the car half way in them snap em off. He also liked smashing electrical connectors and leaving them unhooked.
Sounds like you got your car from the same guy I got my car from.. his favorite thing to do was cross thread 50% of the bolts on the car half way in them snap em off. He also liked smashing electrical connectors and leaving them unhooked.
Instructor
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From: Fountain CO
I just changed mine last night. It had the blue locktite stuff on the threads too. It must be something that they do at the factory.
Took about an hour to do with the right tools. Do buy a stubby 13/16 wrench and a 16mm line wrench. Lots of good info around here to make it easier
Took about an hour to do with the right tools. Do buy a stubby 13/16 wrench and a 16mm line wrench. Lots of good info around here to make it easier
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Drifting
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From: Corinth TX
Good idea about the stubby! Well I got it changed out today. Actually I didn't end up doing it though. A buddy of mine came over and did it for me. He was all contorted under the car and did have some problems himself but he did get it done. I was amazed at how he was able to get those wrenches up in there and change it. I would like to say thanks to everyone for your advice and ways to make it easier to change. Your ideas made it all worthwhile because I had the right tools and we knew what to do. Thanks once again.
