Changed fuel filter
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From: South Lyon Michigan
Changed fuel filter
I decided to change the fuel filter on my 92' vette today since it was original with almost 80k miles. It was fairly easy and took about 30 minutes total including jacking the car up. My car ran great and I didn't have any problems before changing it, I just thought it was time. I was surprised at how dirty it was. Certainly could have been affecting flow even. I highly suggest doing this as cheap preventative maintenance.
BTW: I looked at the cheap Fram filters (Made in China) and they didn't appear to have as much filter area inside them. I went with the AC Delco replacement and it was made in the USA.
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BTW: I looked at the cheap Fram filters (Made in China) and they didn't appear to have as much filter area inside them. I went with the AC Delco replacement and it was made in the USA.
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From: Clemson SC
Y'all are inspiring me to go ahead and change mine since I don't know how long it has been in my 88, but I suspect probably a Lo-o-o-ng time. Any words of wisdom or tricks that I need to be aware of to do this since have never done it on a Vette. Thanks!
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From: Manteca Calif
Unscrew the fuel line at back of the filter and push it through the clamp , then remove the wheel and take off the wheel well and there you will see the filter,unscrew top end of line, repaced the filter push it back through the holder and attach fittings, just make sure you depressurize the fuel line first, disconnect your battery, and if you have a waterheater in your garage, I would do it outside. 
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From: Clemson SC
Thanks Overdrawn for the explanation - doesn't sound too bad but you never can tell about 20 some year old connections! Y'all have inspired me so much that I just got back from getting both the fuel filter and an air filter. BTW, I even followed jp's words of wisdom and splurged on the AC Delco fuel filter even though it was about $25 as compared to the name brand $11 ones. I didn't want to take a chance with it failing on the road sometime. Not inspired to crawl under the car and get messy right now but maybe tomorrow!
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando FL
Looks like I am due for a filter myself after reading the thread and looking at my XL spread sheet. 
Guess I will pick up a filter this week.
Get to try out my new fuel line separator tool.
Guess I will pick up a filter this week.
Get to try out my new fuel line separator tool.
Le Mans Master
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From: Epping NH
I did this write up a long time ago for my 96...applies down to 92's, not sure how applicable this is to older years.
http://corvette.spectraaccess.net/fuel/
http://corvette.spectraaccess.net/fuel/
Le Mans Master
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From: Palmdale CA
Did the fuel filter on the 87' (Blue One) and I guess I should do it on my 95' Red One! The pics sure tell the story! And when I win the Black One (the Carlisle ZR1), I'll do that one too! <8^)
Le Mans Master
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From: Valparaiso
when i replaced my old fuel filter a couple of months ago i was not sure if i had to use orings or not on the fuel lines , when i removed it , i found out , and yes i needed new ones, to avoid a leak and play safe. They were -010 and -011 in size
Check this thread
Here's a picture of a GMTruck for reference only, both ends go with orings, not sure if your 96 will need them
but mine (87) did.
Check this thread
Here's a picture of a GMTruck for reference only, both ends go with orings, not sure if your 96 will need them
but mine (87) did.
Last edited by Calderone; May 19, 2011 at 01:54 PM.
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fuel filter replacemnt '96 Vert
Unscrew the fuel line at back of the filter and push it through the clamp , then remove the wheel and take off the wheel well and there you will see the filter,unscrew top end of line, repaced the filter push it back through the holder and attach fittings, just make sure you depressurize the fuel line first, disconnect your battery, and if you have a waterheater in your garage, I would do it outside.
