Fuel Filter
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From: Vandalay Industries
Fuel Filter
Crap! I can't get this stupid tool inside the filter to get the line out. :cuss Does a '99 have a 3/8ths or 5/16th's fuel line?
Wrong tool perhaps? I am using one that looks like this....
[Modified by cortex, 8:32 PM 12/15/2003]
Wrong tool perhaps? I am using one that looks like this....
[Modified by cortex, 8:32 PM 12/15/2003]
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Re: Fuel Filter (cortex)
It's a bit of patience to get it in inside the fitting to slide it off. However, the tool does work as intended.
Remember to relieve the fuel pressure in the line before removing the filter.
Remember to relieve the fuel pressure in the line before removing the filter.
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Re: Fuel Filter (cortex)
Something is wrong... if you cant get it. Take it to the dealership and they will replace it for you... You really dont want to screw up that line... I did and it was a $600 repair.
VR :cheers:
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Re: Fuel Filter (vetterdstr)
Woohoo, got it, although I scuffed up the line pretty bad. I think it was that piece of poopie tool I posted up top. I would not recommend that thing to anyone. I also tried the cheap plastic rings - that didn't work either.
I got one of these, hit it with a hammer a few times and it worked. The others don't have a surface you can get a hammer onto...
:cheers:
p.s. The tech tip says use a 5/16ths tool. On my '99, it required a 3/8ths. :steering:
[Modified by cortex, 11:13 PM 12/15/2003]
I got one of these, hit it with a hammer a few times and it worked. The others don't have a surface you can get a hammer onto...
:cheers:
p.s. The tech tip says use a 5/16ths tool. On my '99, it required a 3/8ths. :steering:
[Modified by cortex, 11:13 PM 12/15/2003]
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Re: Fuel Filter (cortex)
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I got one of these, hit it with a hammer a few times and it worked. The others don't have a surface you can get a hammer onto...
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Nice fuel line disengagement tools........where did you purchase them? How much. I see you work at Vanderlay Industries, do you know George Castanza?
I got one of these, hit it with a hammer a few times and it worked. The others don't have a surface you can get a hammer onto...
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Nice fuel line disengagement tools........where did you purchase them? How much. I see you work at Vanderlay Industries, do you know George Castanza?
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Re: Fuel Filter (vette#one)
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I got one of these, hit it with a hammer a few times and it worked. The others don't have a surface you can get a hammer onto...
________________________________________ ________________________
Nice fuel line disengagement tools........where did you purchase them? How much. I see you work at Vanderlay Industries, do you know George Castanza?
I got one of these, hit it with a hammer a few times and it worked. The others don't have a surface you can get a hammer onto...
________________________________________ ________________________
Nice fuel line disengagement tools........where did you purchase them? How much. I see you work at Vanderlay Industries, do you know George Castanza?
I just bought a 3/8" tool that looks like that seperately from O'Reilly Auto Parts. It is the Performace Tool brand. Part # W83131.
Oh, yeah, George and I go way back :lol:
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Re: Fuel Filter (cortex)
Some of the newer ones are different, they have plastic squeeze clips instead of the internal spring lock.
Like bowtie, I use the goldish colored one displayed in the later photo.
Sometimes on automatics I remove the left muffler for some more access.
The key in removal is to insert the tool, push the line and the filter TOGETHER then release the tabs by sliding the tool in and then the line comes out easy, fuel pressure should be relived using an approved method beforehand.
If you pull them apart while you push the tool in you will never get it to release, you have to push them together. (the line and the filter)
EWill
Like bowtie, I use the goldish colored one displayed in the later photo.
Sometimes on automatics I remove the left muffler for some more access.
The key in removal is to insert the tool, push the line and the filter TOGETHER then release the tabs by sliding the tool in and then the line comes out easy, fuel pressure should be relived using an approved method beforehand.
If you pull them apart while you push the tool in you will never get it to release, you have to push them together. (the line and the filter)
EWill
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Re: Fuel Filter (cortex)
I used the cheap plastic set on my 99 6spd with no problem. Also used them on my olds van and mother-in-law's saturn.
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Originally Posted by vetterdstr
Something is wrong... if you cant get it. Take it to the dealership and they will replace it for you... You really dont want to screw up that line... I did and it was a $600 repair.
VR
VR
