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Paul Workman
06-28-2009, 01:52 PM
Other than taking a 93 octane bath (and trying to work quickly), y'all have any suggestions on changing the in-line fuel filter efficiently?

TIA,

P.
Aurora40
06-28-2009, 02:11 PM
It's pretty easy, not much to it. Supposedly opening the gas cap relieves a lot of the pressure, minimizing the bath. Also there's a shield in the way, but it's not hard to remove. Wear safety glasses and gloves.
flyin ryan
06-28-2009, 04:54 PM
It's gonna leak/drip no matter what you do. Be prepared with your tools & switch them out fast.
Z51JEFF
06-28-2009, 05:22 PM
I would also relieve the pressure at the fuel rail Shrader valve.Use lot of rage at the filter.
Sgreg
06-28-2009, 07:48 PM
Other than taking a 93 octane bath (and trying to work quickly), y'all have any suggestions on changing the in-line fuel filter efficiently?

TIA,

P.

Release the pressure at the fuel regulator.
tomtom72
06-29-2009, 08:37 AM
just a fwiw, I do mine every yr.

remove gas cap, do relief @ the rail, use a pan under the filter location, remove heat shield, loosen fuel lines, let drip into pan & do the trans & pan plug, take a break, when fluids stop, get back under & finish the job.:mrgreen:

The only "quirk" is the bolt for the filter/frame clamp has the return line across it, you need to gently pry on the line to move it just a bit to get the wrench on that bolt for the frame clamp.:thumbsup:
Paul Workman
06-29-2009, 07:01 PM
just a fwiw, I do mine every yr.

remove gas cap, do relief @ the rail, use a pan under the filter location, remove heat shield, loosen fuel lines, let drip into pan & do the trans & pan plug, take a break, when fluids stop, get back under & finish the job.:mrgreen:

The only "quirk" is the bolt for the filter/frame clamp has the return line across it, you need to gently pry on the line to move it just a bit to get the wrench on that bolt for the frame clamp.:thumbsup:

Kewal! :thumbsup: Sounds like you've done it a few times, and you have (and it shows!).

Thanks to all!

P.
Scrrem
02-22-2010, 08:02 PM
I would also relieve the pressure at the fuel rail Shrader valve.Use lot of rage at the filter.

I've never done this before so I'm going to ask a dumb question here. :redface: What's involved in relieving the fuel rail pressure. Do you just crack open a fitting?
Rich
tf95ZR1
02-22-2010, 09:07 PM
I've never done this before so I'm going to ask a dumb question here. :redface: What's involved in relieving the fuel rail pressure. Do you just crack open a fitting?
Rich

Just like the air valve for your tires, there is a fitting on the passenger side
just poking out from under the front of the plenum- its on the front of the fuel rail. Put lots of rags under it and push the center pressure release pin.

I suppose you could rig up some sort of screw on fitting on the end of a tube and direct the fuel to a kinder place.
Demps
02-22-2010, 09:11 PM
Go buy a $40 fuel pressure gauge at a parts store with a bleader tube.
Relieve pressure at fuel rail; drain gas in catch can. Remove GAS CAP!!! But first...be able to get under the car so you can maneuver to undo old filter.
Ted
rhipsher
02-22-2010, 09:46 PM
Paul changing out the fuel filter is as easy as farting after eating refried beens dude. Hahaha! There's no way to do it without getting gas running down your arms. It will also kill B.O.
Scrrem
02-22-2010, 10:04 PM
Cool. Thanks guys!

Rich
QB93Z
02-22-2010, 10:34 PM
Rich, We can do it when we do your clutch. We will already be dirty.;)

Jim
Jagdpanzer
02-22-2010, 11:07 PM
Rich, We can do it when we do your clutch. We will already be dirty.;)

Jim

Gasoline cuts grease and dirt off you hands and arms real well. Perfect job to do after finishing a clutch. Be sure to use a proper 6 point flare tube wrench so you don't risk buggering up the fittings.

http://www.bettymills.com/store/images/product/577-3710M.EPS.jpg
Dynomite
02-23-2010, 01:31 AM
Other than taking a 93 octane bath (and trying to work quickly), y'all have any suggestions on changing the in-line fuel filter efficiently?

TIA,

P.

Where do you get your fuel filter?
Pete
02-23-2010, 02:38 AM
Paul if you don't like a gas bath like me.
What i do is use an old pair of socks cut the toes off and slip them on my fore arms this way the gas doesn't run all the way down your arms :)

PS
Make sure they are clean socks:mrgreen:

Pete
tomtom72
02-23-2010, 07:01 AM
Where do you get your fuel filter?

I buy mine at RockAuto.com. They sell ACDelco & a few aftermarket brands. I used to get them at an online chevy dealer. I would think that any auto parts store would have these also.

Mind that you don't loose the O-rings that are on the two fuel lines.

:cheers:
Scrrem
02-23-2010, 07:42 AM
Rich, We can do it when we do your clutch. We will already be dirty.;)

Jim

Ok Thanks Jim!
Rich
billybaloneey
02-23-2010, 08:56 AM
Where do you get your fuel filter?

There is a guy on eBay selling ACDelco fuel filters...starting bid is $6.99. I bought two off of eBay and then contacted the guy and he sent me three more at the same price...with free shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110495521346&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT