Fuel filter change issues

[Jim Stanley]

After replacing my injectors and before starting the car, I thought it would be an opportune time to change the fuel filter. After removing the fuel line on the input side it leaked over two cups at a dribble rate. It slowed a bit but never got to the drip-drip stage. I got concerned about the fumes, etc. and put the line back on pending thoughts from the forum. Its not worth going up in flames!

Note: The fuel rails are empty, the gas cap has been burped, and the car hasn't ran or had the battery hooked up for a month. The fuel tank is about half.

How long does it take to quit dripping, or does it?

Thanks for any helpful comments/suggestions.

If this is too basic of a question for you please disregard.

[Demps]

If everything you said & you leave the gas cap off...a large mason jar.

Ted

[ZWILD1]

Last time I changed one in my previous car I did the following. I placed a clean oil change pan under the fuel filter. Next I had several vacuum plugs handy that you can buy at any auto parts store. I used one to block off the line until ready to install the new filter. But you are going to loose a bit of gas no matter what. The worst part was fuel running down my forearm.

[Flyman 27]

Originally Posted by ZWILD1

Last time I changed one in my previous car I did the following. I placed a clean oil change pan under the fuel filter. Next I had several vacuum plugs handy that you can buy at any auto parts store. I used one to block off the line until ready to install the new filter. But you are going to loose a bit of gas no matter what. The worst part was fuel running down my forearm.

Same here. You just have to change the filter quickly so you lose the least amount of gas possible. Mine wouldn't stop dripping until I slipped the new one into place.

[A26B]

Originally Posted by ZWILD1

........... The worst part was fuel running down my forearm.

At least it was just your forearm. I was under a lift & gas ran all the way down my arm to my armpit. Doesn't have to be flaming to burn like hell! I won't do that again......EVER!

[Karl]

Originally Posted by Jim Stanley

After replacing my injectors and before starting the car, I thought it would be an opportune time to change the fuel filter. After removing the fuel line on the input side it leaked over two cups at a dribble rate. It slowed a bit but never got to the drip-drip stage. I got concerned about the fumes, etc. and put the line back on pending thoughts from the forum. Its not worth going up in flames!

Note: The fuel rails are empty, the gas cap has been burped, and the car hasn't ran or had the battery hooked up for a month. The fuel tank is about half.

How long does it take to quit dripping, or does it?

Thanks for any helpful comments/suggestions.

If this is too basic of a question for you please disregard.

When I changed mine I disconnected the three fuel lines at the gas tank to relieve pressure.

Fuel dripped for a few seconds and it then it stopped all together. You will loose a small drip or two at the real lines also. Most of the fuel in the line from the tank to the filter will come out.

[Jim Stanley]

Thanks for your comments. I will plug the line and work fast.


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