Fuel Filter location
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Fuel Filter location
I was reading in a recent "Vette" Mag (or maybe it was "Corvette Fever") which discussed the history of fuel injection for the Corvette, that in '99 GM placed the fuel filter inside the fuel tank. If this is the case, I would imagine that replacing the filter is very involved. Am I correct? And why would they do this? (I guess the obvious answer is so that you would have to bring it in so that the dealer can soak you with labor charges).
Anybody here of this?
Anybody here of this?
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From: jackson nj
Re: Fuel Filter location (Mark S.)
I think you may be thinking of the "fuel pressure regulator" not the fuel filter. The regulator was moved to the tank in 99 but the filter is still in the tunnel on the drivers side rear, to the best of my knowledge.
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Re: Fuel Filter location (Mark S.)
The fuel filter for the 99 is located outside of the tank. It is incorporated with the regulator too. The part is $59 and with the proper tools it is about a 5 min job to swap out the filter. :yesnod:
vetterdstr :cheers:
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From: ann arbor michigan
Re: Fuel Filter location (vetterdstr)
Please let me know how the filter can be changed in such a short time. As it is mounted on the inside of the driver's side frame rail (between the frame and the left exhaust system), I can just about slip my open hand into that space. The shop manual states that you have to undo the left exhaust system. How do you get around the exhaust pipe? Also what tools did you use? Please advise. Thanks.
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Re: Fuel Filter location (duosy)
Jack the car up, use a Fuel line removal tool ($2) and a screw driver. It takes no time at all if you can do that. :yesnod:
vetterdstr :cheers:
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