Fuel filter
Pro
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Fresno CA
I wonder if most C5 owners realize how buried the fuel filter is. I just installed an X pipe and at that time took the opportunity to change mine.
I don't believe there is a quick EZ way to change it. If you have a lift....great. Then all you need to do is remove your exhaust system from manifold to cat back.
I don't believe there is a quick EZ way to change it. If you have a lift....great. Then all you need to do is remove your exhaust system from manifold to cat back.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: Belleville Mich.
97 to early build 03's have an in line filter, towards the rear drivers side rail.
Late build 03's, started with the filter in the tank w/pump.
In line picture 0f 97-03
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1547377681-post4.html
Post in regards to change out of filter on 97-03
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1547377667-post3.html
Late build 03's, started with the filter in the tank w/pump.
In line picture 0f 97-03
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1547377681-post4.html
Post in regards to change out of filter on 97-03
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1547377667-post3.html
Team Owner
Joined: May 2001
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From: Western NY
I wonder if most C5 owners realize how buried the fuel filter is. I just installed an X pipe and at that time took the opportunity to change mine.
I don't believe there is a quick EZ way to change it. If you have a lift....great. Then all you need to do is remove your exhaust system from manifold to cat back.
I don't believe there is a quick EZ way to change it. If you have a lift....great. Then all you need to do is remove your exhaust system from manifold to cat back.
Yes, having the car on a lift would make the job MUCH easier...too bad I don't have one!!
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Chesapeake Va
Okay friends, I'm gonna be stupid tonight and ask anyway. 2003 coupe, unbolted the cat back pipe to gain better access to my fuel filter. The two lines with the blue and green tabs came off easily, almost by accident. Problem is when I put the disconnect tool thing in the other end and tried to release that line it wouldn't come out. The old filter will spin on the line so I know it's not frozen up, it just wouldn't release. Any thoughts, helpful hints would be greatly appreciated. ]
Tech Contributor
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Release fuel pressure on the schrader valve on the fuel rail. PUSH IN on the filter and then insert the tool. Release the filter and it should pull off.BC
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 28
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From: Chesapeake Va
Thanks Bill, I did release the pressure just like you said in another post. LOL,,I printed your instructions before beginning. I see what you are saying and I will give it a go tomorrow. Gonna be hard to get both hands up there at once but I will need to find a way. Thanks again.
Ben
Ben
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Communist Colorado
I wonder if most C5 owners realize how buried the fuel filter is. I just installed an X pipe and at that time took the opportunity to change mine.
I don't believe there is a quick EZ way to change it. If you have a lift....great. Then all you need to do is remove your exhaust system from manifold to cat back.
I don't believe there is a quick EZ way to change it. If you have a lift....great. Then all you need to do is remove your exhaust system from manifold to cat back.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Montgomery Texas
It is interesting that in much of the automotive world there is a mentality of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
Certainly in the racing world that doesn't really apply. Similarly, in the aviation world, it only applies to non-safety related items. Radios? Let them go till they fail.
Oil filters? Fuel filters? In aviation, these items get replaced on a preventative maintenance basis/philosophy. They are replaced long before there is any chance of such items negatively impacting the health of an engine.
I would propose that everyone consider approaching such replacements on the basis of "better safe than sorry." We have no idea of the quality of that component at the time of manufacture. Likewise, it only takes one gas station owner trying to cut corners to save his business for sediment issues to result in a major repair bill.
Along that line, how many of us have magnetic plugs in the engine, tranny, and differential? How about these new oil filter magnets? Cheapest engine insurance there is.
Certainly in the racing world that doesn't really apply. Similarly, in the aviation world, it only applies to non-safety related items. Radios? Let them go till they fail.
Oil filters? Fuel filters? In aviation, these items get replaced on a preventative maintenance basis/philosophy. They are replaced long before there is any chance of such items negatively impacting the health of an engine.
I would propose that everyone consider approaching such replacements on the basis of "better safe than sorry." We have no idea of the quality of that component at the time of manufacture. Likewise, it only takes one gas station owner trying to cut corners to save his business for sediment issues to result in a major repair bill.
Along that line, how many of us have magnetic plugs in the engine, tranny, and differential? How about these new oil filter magnets? Cheapest engine insurance there is.
Most people that have competition, or collector cars know perfectly well what the real maintenance requirements are, regardless of what the manufacturers recommendations may state, because those recommendations are based on ideal operating conditions (which do not actually exist).
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Silver Spring MD
If you have LARGE HANDS it is NECESSARY to unbolt the left muffler
If you are one of the 15 dwarfs that come out of a Volkswagon beetle at the circus you don't have to waste 5 minutes unbolting the muffler.
If not go for it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Communist Colorado
I played with my leaking mess for over an hour and couldn't get my large hands up to remove the nut holding the filter to the frame. Took out the 2 bolts holding the left muffler to the Y pipe, slid muffler to the right but didn't remove it and wished I had done that an hour ago.
If you are one of the 15 dwarfs that come out of a Volkswagon beetle at the circus you don't have to waste 5 minutes unbolting the muffler.
If not go for it.
If you are one of the 15 dwarfs that come out of a Volkswagon beetle at the circus you don't have to waste 5 minutes unbolting the muffler.
If not go for it.
