LAracer

The "other" forum just went down (for the weekend I think), and I'm going to change my fuel filter this weekend. I heard it was tricky, so is there anything I should know before I bust up my knuckles?



Thanks.

lane_change

You won't bust up your knuckles. Many people say it is a bitch to do, but it really is not that bad. You are going to get gas on you but just pull the fuel pump fuse and start the car and let it run till it dies, that will get most of the fuel out of the lines. Then just unhook the lines and unbolt the fuel filter and pull it down. The hardest pasrt is getting the clips back on the lines once you have replaced it. Other than that, it's pretty easy. Less than 20 minutes of work.

duboisr

My mechanic moves them lower ,on to the rear sub frame . New hose ,drill two holes and no more gas in your face .Take the time now and make it easy for all the next times .

rx7trix

http://www.rx7turboturbo.com/robrobinette/...ter_replace.htm



Enjoy



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Fd3BOOST

I use about a 10 socket extension on a universao socet and take the bolts out form the back. If you look at the unit you can reach it from behind.

Removal was a breeze. I agree that the clamps were more difficult.

paw140

Don't forget to loosen your gas cap! If you have pressure built up in your tank, you'll get covered in fuel!

P'cola FD

My suggestion: relocate it. It isn't the hardest thing to do, but it is in a shitty place. Might as well make it easier to do the next time around.

amp

theres a reason for its location....

if you must... relocate it where its not susceptible to damage...

LAracer

Thanks for the advice guys...



Well, it *should* have been easy. First, I released the pressure the way the manual described (although this doesn't really work, I later found out - removing the gas cap is much simpler). Removing the bolts wasn't too bad. It's pretty easy to remove the bracket that the filter is connected to, and then to remove the filter from the bracket. Then I made a itty bitty mistake. I took the low-pressure hose off and capped it, except it didn't go so smooth and I got a gasoline shower. While I got out from under the car to clean off a bit, I noticed that I forgot to cap the filter where I pulled the hose off. oops. This meant that I had to open the garage door to let all the fumes out, but then it got real cold so I lost feeling in my fingers (not helping). Then after I plugged the filter the plug came off and I had to lay in a pool of gas shouting at my wife to get something to clamp it with. Hehe, anyway, it all turned out pretty well in the end, and I think if I ever do it again it'll go much smoother.



By the way, the clamps were no problem. I just used the long needlenode pliers that I bought for doing the hose job (still not done yet).

tfhuth

Glad to hear it went well. It's nice to hear back on how something went, after advise was given.



Tom