Changed Fuel filter today. WHAT A PITA!!!

[spta97]

What is everyone talking about here? I purchased a fuel filter but have not had a chance to put it on yet. Does anyone have pictures of what these PITA connectors are?

Also, I read you are supposed to take the pressure out of the fuel tank by tripping the kill switch and letting it run until it dies.

 

[Dakota1358]

gas station fuel filters do catch alot of debris in the fuel almost like an oil filter,but what about rust and grit that get in your tank from say a dirty pump nozzle or your tank rusting or whatever.as stated earlier the fuel pump has a screen not filter so think of it this way how small is the fuel injector nozzle?Pretty small the screen lets thru alot bigger particles which are then caught by the fuel filter

 

[2001ExpSport]

I am going to change mine tomorrow. Should I expect a ton of fuel to poor out while changing to the new filter?

Matt

 

[CdnCory]

why oh why did I not see this thread a few hours ago? I unbolted the bracket and after about 15 mins of prying with a screwdriver I came to the conclusion that there must be a special tool to do this with.

 

[DeRocha]

I am going to change mine tomorrow. Should I expect a ton of fuel to poor out while changing to the new filter?

Matt

Once your relieve the fuel pressure there will only be residual gas in the lines. When I change my filter I keep my oil change bucket handy to catch any drips. The filter itself will contain a few ounces of fuel.

 

[DeRocha]

In case you haven't found it yet anyone attempting this should check out the following Fuel filter replacement thread. This thread contains a step by step procedure along with quality photos by TAS98xlt

 

[Nitrous SSC]

Just use the extra gas to get rid of that ant hill in the front yard

 

[2001ExpSport]

Two atempts with no luck. The plastic tool won't go in enough to release the prongs. I hate seeing ppl say they get theirs off in 5 minutes and mine won't come off at all. It sucks and I dunno if it's because of the location or it's just stubborn. I just can't get any leverage to push the tool in far enough.

:fire:

 

[agzaretzka]

Not having the special tools when I did my first one a few months back, I ended up cutting off the old filter, which then allowed me to easily slide a piece of copper tubing over the remaining ends to release them from the fittings; not very difficult. Remember to release the pressure on the retaining springs by pushing the hose and filter tube tighter together BEFORE inserting the tool to release them.

 

[dsfii93sport]

i spent a good 5 hrs on mine,, well some of that time involved trips to auto store,, but I ended up using metal tool. I just couldnt get the plastic one to work. Then I put some vice grips litely on the hose side to hold it while I pushed the tool in. Helped some it seems. Then once that came off FINALLY i spent more time w/ the other side (rear side of filter) then resulting in cutting the filter off, allowing more room for my tool to fit in.

 

[paul99explorer]

I tried to take mine off the other day, but no deal. The Haynes manual didn't mention anything about using the special tool. Thanks, Haynes. Anway, after reading this thread, I got the plastic one. It worked pretty well. You basically just have to shove that thing in really hard. My popped right off. To keep from getting gas in my eyes, I turned my head and got an ear full, instead. Man...that is one of the most painful things I've experienced...and I've had some really bad accidents in the past.