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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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So I read in the 101 projects for your C4 book that changing the fuel filter was easy. Ya right. In
my 96 LT4 I couldn't even get to it let alone remove it. It was right above the Cat (nice thinking
GM. I guess if I have a leak the whole car will go up) Anyway after dropping the whole fuel line
as the FSM stated I got it changed out. However in my fight I ended up bending the fuel line that
comes up by the coolant reservoir and braking the clip that bolts to the reservoir and holds the
fuel line. Does anybody know where I can get this clip? I can't seem to find one on
Corvettecentral, Midamerica, or Ecklers
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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everyones is broken bud lol. I've been hunting them for a while
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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Well at least im part of the club now. It really bothers me that I bent my line, Ah well.

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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Yo Dan, you trying to be fuuny. or should I/we know what
this is??
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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Thats my old original 85 filter cut in half to show the deterioration and dirt.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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Damn thats nasty...

I need to change the one in my 96. At 90,000 miles, id assume its due for it if its still the original....
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Yup. I'd say that **** well was outside its service life.
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Changing the filter is very easy. When you pull the engine to rebuild it, wa-la, there it is, easy as can be. Other wise it is a P I T A
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Originally Posted by DonF
Changing the filter is very easy. When you pull the engine to rebuild it, wa-la, there it is, easy as can be. Other wise it is a P I T A


Hmm... Fuel filter change time..... TIME TO PULL THE MOTOR!!! lol
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It wasn't that hard to get to on my LT-1. It's on the passenger side frame rail.
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Originally Posted by DonF
Changing the filter is very easy. When you pull the engine to rebuild it, wa-la, there it is, easy as can be. Other wise it is a P I T A
That's how I did mine in my 96, the funny thing is that changing the filter on my 91 is a walk in the park. Not a big deal at all, but that 96!.......OMG!

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Thanks guys! You guys got me looking forward to this P I T A now! lol
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Originally Posted by WickedVetteLT4


Hmm... Fuel filter change time..... TIME TO PULL THE MOTOR!!! lol
Get a set of long tube headers! Makes access easy by removing the stock CAT location. Easier the pulling the engine!
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Originally Posted by 93lt1fun
Get a set of long tube headers! Makes access easy by removing the stock CAT location. Easier the pulling the engine!
I have a set of EM LT's on my car along with a full 3" B&B TRI-Flo catback...

Will that make the job easier??
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Originally Posted by WickedVetteLT4
I have a set of EM LT's on my car along with a full 3" B&B TRI-Flo catback...

Will that make the job easier??
EM LTs made it an easy gig on my 95
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