Fuel filter replaceable on a C5?
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Melting Slicks
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Fuel filter replaceable on a C5?
A few months ago, I had my C5 Z06 into the dealer, and asked whether I could get the fuel filter replaced. They said the fuel filter is integrated into the fuel pump, and that I'd have to replace the entire thing. Today I noticed a tech tip on replacing the C5 fuel filter. Didn't talk about the fuel pump being part of the deal. Who's right?
Le Mans Master
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A few months ago, I had my C5 Z06 into the dealer, and asked whether I could get the fuel filter replaced. They said the fuel filter is integrated into the fuel pump, and that I'd have to replace the entire thing. Today I noticed a tech tip on replacing the C5 fuel filter. Didn't talk about the fuel pump being part of the deal. Who's right?
Team Owner
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A few months ago, I had my C5 Z06 into the dealer, and asked whether I could get the fuel filter replaced. They said the fuel filter is integrated into the fuel pump, and that I'd have to replace the entire thing. Today I noticed a tech tip on replacing the C5 fuel filter. Didn't talk about the fuel pump being part of the deal. Who's right?
Last edited by VET4LES; May 23, 2007 at 07:02 PM.
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C5's have three types of fuel filters. Early years have an in-line filter under the driver. Later years have a combined fuel filter/pressure regulator under the driver. 2004 C5's have the fuel filter integrated into the fuel pump, just like C6's.
Drifting
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I dont get it. So the fuel filter on the C6 are not serviceable and suppose to last forever?? Are they that great??
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Absolutely!
Go to a station and get a tank of bad gas and clog the filter up. It appears that a major piece of work will be involved in cleaning the filter not to mention that you need to replace the sock on the fuel pump too.
Elmer
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