Fuel Filter
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From: Houston, Texas
Fuel Filter
I plan to change the fuel filter on my '99 FRC this weekend and was wondering if there's anything tricky about this task.
For instance, do I need a special gizmo to remove the old filter; or will a small screwdriver do? And what about the replacement filter: is a garden-variety autoparts store filter OK, or is the AC Delco filter a better option?
Thank you.
For instance, do I need a special gizmo to remove the old filter; or will a small screwdriver do? And what about the replacement filter: is a garden-variety autoparts store filter OK, or is the AC Delco filter a better option?
Thank you.
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Fixvet isn't kidding, you need the special removal tool to get the lines off. They are plastic, cheap and work just fine. Have something handy to plug the lines when they come off plus a rag or two.
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Fixed
I would also do this when the engine and the exhaust are completely cool. Do yourself a favor, I haven't looked at my engine in a few months as its away for the winter but I believe on the front of the drivers side fuel rail there is a plastic cap with a valve that looks much like a valve stem. That is your schrader valve. Pull that cap off and release the pressure, use some paper towels or rags. That will let the pressure from the pump out of the lines, and reduce the chances of fuel spraying in your face when you take the line off on the filter. You will also want some kind of pan below when you do this as fuel will spill out. Oh, and then be ready to take a shower cuz you're gonna STANK!
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Feedback on my fuel filter replacement:
I installed a genuine AC Delco filter which cost $58.99 from O' Reilly Auto Parts store. Also, for $3.99 I purchased a Lisle, 3/8" angled fuel line disconnect tool. This tool makes disconnecting the tubing from the outlet side of the old fuel filter a piece of cake. No tool is required for the two inlet tubing connections; these are simple squeeze-and-pull connections.
If I were to do this job again, I would replace the two nylon collets on the inlet tubing connections. Should one of these flimsy little gizmos fail, the tubing would pop right out of the filter - not good, to say the least.
I installed a genuine AC Delco filter which cost $58.99 from O' Reilly Auto Parts store. Also, for $3.99 I purchased a Lisle, 3/8" angled fuel line disconnect tool. This tool makes disconnecting the tubing from the outlet side of the old fuel filter a piece of cake. No tool is required for the two inlet tubing connections; these are simple squeeze-and-pull connections.
If I were to do this job again, I would replace the two nylon collets on the inlet tubing connections. Should one of these flimsy little gizmos fail, the tubing would pop right out of the filter - not good, to say the least.
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Feedback on my fuel filter replacement:
I installed a genuine AC Delco filter which cost $58.99 from O' Reilly Auto Parts store. Also, for $3.99 I purchased a Lisle, 3/8" angled fuel line disconnect tool. This tool makes disconnecting the tubing from the outlet side of the old fuel filter a piece of cake. No tool is required for the two inlet tubing connections; these are simple squeeze-and-pull connections.
If I were to do this job again, I would replace the two nylon collets on the inlet tubing connections. Should one of these flimsy little gizmos fail, the tubing would pop right out of the filter - not good, to say the least.
I installed a genuine AC Delco filter which cost $58.99 from O' Reilly Auto Parts store. Also, for $3.99 I purchased a Lisle, 3/8" angled fuel line disconnect tool. This tool makes disconnecting the tubing from the outlet side of the old fuel filter a piece of cake. No tool is required for the two inlet tubing connections; these are simple squeeze-and-pull connections.
If I were to do this job again, I would replace the two nylon collets on the inlet tubing connections. Should one of these flimsy little gizmos fail, the tubing would pop right out of the filter - not good, to say the least.
At least you have it installed, and that's all that matters.
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Feedback on my fuel filter replacement:
I installed a genuine AC Delco filter which cost $58.99 from O' Reilly Auto Parts store. Also, for $3.99 I purchased a Lisle, 3/8" angled fuel line disconnect tool. This tool makes disconnecting the tubing from the outlet side of the old fuel filter a piece of cake. No tool is required for the two inlet tubing connections; these are simple squeeze-and-pull connections.
If I were to do this job again, I would replace the two nylon collets on the inlet tubing connections. Should one of these flimsy little gizmos fail, the tubing would pop right out of the filter - not good, to say the least.
I installed a genuine AC Delco filter which cost $58.99 from O' Reilly Auto Parts store. Also, for $3.99 I purchased a Lisle, 3/8" angled fuel line disconnect tool. This tool makes disconnecting the tubing from the outlet side of the old fuel filter a piece of cake. No tool is required for the two inlet tubing connections; these are simple squeeze-and-pull connections.
If I were to do this job again, I would replace the two nylon collets on the inlet tubing connections. Should one of these flimsy little gizmos fail, the tubing would pop right out of the filter - not good, to say the least.
BIGHANK
