96 Fuel Filter Replacement
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96 Fuel Filter Replacement
What is the procedure for releasing fuel pressure released prior to fuel filter replacement?
Also, I notice that my fuel filter has something blue around the pipe nut, is this likely lock-tight? If so, is that the proper method of sealing the connection?
Thanks for your help
Also, I notice that my fuel filter has something blue around the pipe nut, is this likely lock-tight? If so, is that the proper method of sealing the connection?
Thanks for your help
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No. The proper method is the use of viton orings.
Drifting
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From: 2010 C6 Grand Sport Convertible
As the OP said, pull the fuse and run the engine. It will start and die several times after that. Remove the fuel cap. Take a nail and a shop rag to the fuel schrader valve on top of the motor behind the fuel rail. Release the pressure from the schrader valve)like letting air out from a tire) and catch about a 1/8 cup of fuel into the rag and discard. That's it. I clamped off my fuel lines under the filler cover with vise-grips too. This way when I removed the lower return line, it wouldn't siphon what was left in my tank all over the garage floor.
Good luck,
Mike
Good luck,
Mike
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Woodway TX
As the OP said, pull the fuse and run the engine. It will start and die several times after that. Remove the fuel cap. Take a nail and a shop rag to the fuel schrader valve on top of the motor behind the fuel rail. Release the pressure from the schrader valve)like letting air out from a tire) and catch about a 1/8 cup of fuel into the rag and discard. That's it. I clamped off my fuel lines under the filler cover with vise-grips too. This way when I removed the lower return line, it wouldn't siphon what was left in my tank all over the garage floor.
Good luck,
Mike
Good luck,
Mike
