Fuel filter line removal tool
Pro
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: chandler az
I got mines from the local Autozone in a set of three different colored anodized aluminum pieces. It works fine on the stock line. It gave me grief on an after market AN adapter.
I've seen what looks like the same thing from several different manufacterers. The brand I have is OEM.
I've seen what looks like the same thing from several different manufacterers. The brand I have is OEM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Oilerville Edmonton
St. Jude Donor '08
the only thing I could find was a set made of plastic. they were cheap but actually worked. Id have bought better if I could have found them but its fine since they work and I wont be changing a lot of fuel filters.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Columbia SC
I've found technique to be more important than which tool you use (as long as you are using the right size). I've only done a few but find that just shoving the tool in and pulling is usually frustrating. You might even break something if you are too rough. Insert the tool without too much force, then push/wiggle before pulling to try and separate. Works for me.
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
I went to a a friends heated garage with several other vette owners. We were all going to do some work. One of my task was to change my -02 Z fuel filter. Murphys Law says that you will forget the tool,, 
.. Murphy was right!!
Well, I made my own tool out of the little red protective cap on the new filter. It doesnt have to be a fancy tool. Just something to release the little brass fingers inside the hilter connection..
SECRET METHOD! Before you insert the tool,,, "PUSH IN" on the fuel line! This will release the fingers inside the filter connection. Slide the tool in and then pull on the line. It should easily pop out.
BC
.. Murphy was right!!Well, I made my own tool out of the little red protective cap on the new filter. It doesnt have to be a fancy tool. Just something to release the little brass fingers inside the hilter connection..
SECRET METHOD! Before you insert the tool,,, "PUSH IN" on the fuel line! This will release the fingers inside the filter connection. Slide the tool in and then pull on the line. It should easily pop out.
BC
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Windsor Ontario
Good luck too ya! I bought a plastic one amd broke it! Tried for about 1 hour. I ended up cutting the line off. Hopefully urs comes off haha.
After cutting the line off I noticed why, all the prongs inside were bent down and the platic tool couldnt get under it
Jay
After cutting the line off I noticed why, all the prongs inside were bent down and the platic tool couldnt get under it
Jay
Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 299
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From: Punta Gorda Florida
It looks like this
one end is 5/16" and the other 3/8". You close it over the single fuel line goward the engine and press it in to release little clips in the filter neck. You dont need to press invery far to release it, I didn't know I had it until i bumped it and saw the line was free. The back two fuel lines from your tanks are easy, use your finger on one side and a long shaft screwdriver on the other. You have to remove the plastic clips and reuse them on the new filter.
Don't forget to release the fuel pressure before you start. do it at the schraeder valve on the front of the drivers side fuel rail.
I have pictures if you want them
Order your filter from rockauto.com, its $33 + $5 shipping
one end is 5/16" and the other 3/8". You close it over the single fuel line goward the engine and press it in to release little clips in the filter neck. You dont need to press invery far to release it, I didn't know I had it until i bumped it and saw the line was free. The back two fuel lines from your tanks are easy, use your finger on one side and a long shaft screwdriver on the other. You have to remove the plastic clips and reuse them on the new filter.
Don't forget to release the fuel pressure before you start. do it at the schraeder valve on the front of the drivers side fuel rail.
I have pictures if you want them
Order your filter from rockauto.com, its $33 + $5 shipping
Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 299
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From: Punta Gorda Florida
http://www.cajundude.com/fuelfilter.htm
schraeder valve
http://c5help.com/fuel_injectors.htm
another
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=123&TopicID=1
and
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...el-filter.html
These are the links I used to walk thru it
and its located in the center of the car on the frame....above the exhaust where the exhaust pipes go from the center of the car to the outside
schraeder valve
http://c5help.com/fuel_injectors.htm
another
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=123&TopicID=1
and
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...el-filter.html
These are the links I used to walk thru it
and its located in the center of the car on the frame....above the exhaust where the exhaust pipes go from the center of the car to the outside
Last edited by GeneT; Apr 4, 2011 at 11:34 AM. Reason: sp
