can't get fuel filter off
09-04-2007, 02:28 PM
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can't get fuel filter off
so i had my new fuel filter all ready, and igot can't get the 2 ends of the fuel filter off the fuel line, i took off the 2 clips that help hold it on,i can twist it and it moves inside the fuel line, but the f***er won't come out ha, is there something im not aware off?
09-04-2007, 02:52 PM
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RE: can't get fuel filter off
You'll need to buy a fuel filter tool. Contrary to what Haynes and other technical sources say, the fuel lines don't just "slip" off the filter. The tools are available at most auto parts stores and run around five bucks.
Have fun.
Have fun.
09-04-2007, 02:55 PM
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RE: can't get fuel filter off
itll run you about 5 bucks.. and when you get the tool inside the line.. just twist the tool and push out while pulling the filter the opposite direction. dont be directly underneath it because fuel WILL spill out and you dont want that in your eyes (blind)
also, dont forget to relieve the fuel system pressure!
also, dont forget to relieve the fuel system pressure!
09-04-2007, 03:11 PM
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RE: can't get fuel filter off
You'll wanna use the smaller dark grey one<~ clicky el linky, and u can get them from anywhere, not just ebay
to relieve the pressure, on top of your fuel rail is a small schrader valve (what you have on your tires and a/c lines), get a flat head and a rag, put the rag over the head of the screwdriver and depress the valve and fuel will squirt out, wait for it to die down and now you've relieved pressure (its not a lot of fuel, but the rag helps to catch a lot of it from hitting your face)
to relieve the pressure, on top of your fuel rail is a small schrader valve (what you have on your tires and a/c lines), get a flat head and a rag, put the rag over the head of the screwdriver and depress the valve and fuel will squirt out, wait for it to die down and now you've relieved pressure (its not a lot of fuel, but the rag helps to catch a lot of it from hitting your face)
09-04-2007, 03:22 PM
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RE: can't get fuel filter off
ORIGINAL: ponysnake99
You'll wanna use the smaller dark grey one<~ clicky el linky, and u can get them from anywhere, not just ebay
to relieve the pressure, on top of your fuel rail is a small schrader valve (what you have on your tires and a/c lines), get a flat head and a rag, put the rag over the head of the screwdriver and depress the valve and fuel will squirt out, wait for it to die down and now you've relieved pressure (its not a lot of fuel, but the rag helps to catch a lot of it from hitting your face)
You'll wanna use the smaller dark grey one<~ clicky el linky, and u can get them from anywhere, not just ebay
to relieve the pressure, on top of your fuel rail is a small schrader valve (what you have on your tires and a/c lines), get a flat head and a rag, put the rag over the head of the screwdriver and depress the valve and fuel will squirt out, wait for it to die down and now you've relieved pressure (its not a lot of fuel, but the rag helps to catch a lot of it from hitting your face)
09-04-2007, 03:31 PM
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RE: can't get fuel filter off
or you could disconnect the fuel cut off in the trunk and relieve it that way... either way when i did it the first time i got gasoline all over my head and within 1 inch of my eye.. i lucked out... could have went blind. i smelt like gasoline (not a bad thing) for 3 days.
09-04-2007, 05:11 PM
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RE: can't get fuel filter off
ORIGINAL: jlong00
You'll need to buy a fuel filter tool. Contrary to what Haynes and other technical sources say, the fuel lines don't just "slip" off the filter. The tools are available at most auto parts stores and run around five bucks.
Have fun.
You'll need to buy a fuel filter tool. Contrary to what Haynes and other technical sources say, the fuel lines don't just "slip" off the filter. The tools are available at most auto parts stores and run around five bucks.
Have fun.
lol.. not making fun of you... had a haynes manual for my first truck (99 dodge dakota 3.9 5 speed) it was the worst 15 bucks ive ever spent.. i was lucky to be able to change the air filter with their instructions.
