Questions about changing fuel filter
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Questions about changing fuel filter
Whats up all? I got my WIX fuel filter today for my 97 and I need to know what tool I need to remove the outlet line from the old filter. On the new filter it looks like some kind of pressure fitting.
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Originally Posted by raidersfan
Whats up all? I got my WIX fuel filter today for my 97 and I need to know what tool I need to remove the outlet line from the old filter. On the new filter it looks like some kind of pressure fitting.
BIG PAIN IN THE @SS!
you can get the tool at any auto parts store. I paid 8.00
fuel line / AC removal tool looks like a little plastic collar with a split down the middle. 5/16 i think?
what is a WIX fuel filter???
Last edited by devo; Feb 11, 2005 at 08:49 PM.
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Originally Posted by devo
I just changed mine a couple of weeks ago.
BIG PAIN IN THE @SS!
you can get the tool at any auto parts store. I paid 8.00
fuel line / AC removal tool looks like a little plastic collar with a split down the middle. 5/16 i think?
what is a WIX fuel filter???
BIG PAIN IN THE @SS!
you can get the tool at any auto parts store. I paid 8.00
fuel line / AC removal tool looks like a little plastic collar with a split down the middle. 5/16 i think?
what is a WIX fuel filter???
Safety Car
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From: Atlanta GA
Be advised that when I tried an aftermarket fuel filter from advanced auto parts, it did not work right. Filter was killing fuel pressure and car would not hold WOT on the dyno.
I would think that a WIX should be fine.
I would think that a WIX should be fine.
Drifting
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From: cAshburn VA
Originally Posted by raidersfan
so what does the tool do? I guess it spreads open the connector on the filter?
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From: Elkton MD
I got the GM one from the dealer. It was about $9.00. "97 & '98's use the NON-pressure regulator model. BTW, I had to cut the old one off. Due to space constraints I couldn't get the tool aligned properly on the line.
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