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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 08:00 AM
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Hello everybody

one question: where is the fuel filter please?!

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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 08:05 AM
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look right next to the transmission on the driver's side of the car about 3/4 of the way back. Little silver guy (looks like R2D2) with a wire and 2 hoses connected to it
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ok!!thank's!!!!!

je regarde de suite!!
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Install video....

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Originally Posted by tacman
merci!! but my filter it's for C5 year 1998
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Originally Posted by jeanC5
merci!! but my filter it's for C5 year 1998
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In that case, the procedure is still pretty much the same, you just have one less connection to deal with.


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ok!!it's easy
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ok!!it's easy
Bet you don't say that after you change it. The location is a little tough to work with. The connectors aren't much fun either. And you will be taking a gas shower when you remove it.
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Bet you don't say that after you change it. The location is a little tough to work with. The connectors aren't much fun either. And you will be taking a gas shower when you remove it.
My local shop will change it for $50USD labor if I have the filter. Money well spent IMHO.
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Originally Posted by Camjamsdad
Bet you don't say that after you change it. The location is a little tough to work with. The connectors aren't much fun either. And you will be taking a gas shower when you remove it.
i'm mécanicien automobile !!! no problem!!!

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oui oui, one f355 and one F360 modena "Cicuit HTTTP Castellet "

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Nice!! I'll bet you don't see a lot of C5's in France.

Bonne journée mon ami!
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Nice!! I'll bet you don't see a lot of C5's in France.
si si,y'en a quand même un peu!!
http://www.corvettepassion.com/
http://www.corvetteforumfrance.com/

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