fuel filter
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From: leesburg fl
St. Jude Donor '12
fuel filter
Does anyone have a picture of the fuel filter location on a 90 vert.? does the X-brace have to come off? Thats my next weekend project. Ive done coolant, transmission,rear end, brake fluid. Guys what eles should be done? I try to do a little something each weekend.
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From: Palm Desert California
I have a 91 Vert , fuel filter is located right front of car on top of the X brace, I do remember having to remove the X brace for replacement of the fuel filter. Maybe flush your P/S fluid, maybe another member can reply with a procedure.
Instructor
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From: South Lake Tahoe CA
always a good idea to grease the half-shafts, rack, driveline. Also while you're under the car, check and torque the c-channel from the rear end to the trans....if the bolts get loose at all, they can oblong the holes causing that brace to never tighten completely
Burning Brakes
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From: Louisville Ky
my 91 coupe, filter is accessible without removing anything but a metal heat shield, a 5/8 and maybe 3/4 open end. new filter probaably won't come with the rubber o rings. my old one didn't have them, and the lines have a flange that mates with filter. no leaks in two years. do it when the pressure has bled off.
Drifting
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From: Westerly RI
The x-brace was standard equip on convertibles only. You should be able to unbolt just the right front corner and the center attaching bolts and drop that arm of the brace for clearance.
Technically speaking, the wrench sizes are 16mm and 20mm. But, many use fractional sizes that usually will work.
The less fuel in the tank, the better. I suggest using new o-rings (specifically for gasoline and usually red as regular neoprene is dissolved by gas). If there is a fuel leak in this area, you will likely have a fire due to the close proximity of the exhaust.
Technically speaking, the wrench sizes are 16mm and 20mm. But, many use fractional sizes that usually will work.
The less fuel in the tank, the better. I suggest using new o-rings (specifically for gasoline and usually red as regular neoprene is dissolved by gas). If there is a fuel leak in this area, you will likely have a fire due to the close proximity of the exhaust.
