Need some guidance on fuel filter change
#1
11-21-2010, 07:56 PM
Need some guidance on fuel filter change
i am curious on how i should go about changing my fuel filter. i have located it but not sure what specifically needs to be taken off (other than the filter of course)
#5
11-22-2010, 02:41 PM
One end will be a quick connect fitting and the other end will be a threaded fitting.
Careful use of a small screw driver or two will take care of the quick connect end and some open ended or 'liner' wrenches will get the threaded end.
Careful use of a small screw driver or two will take care of the quick connect end and some open ended or 'liner' wrenches will get the threaded end.
#6
11-22-2010, 05:31 PM
i cant tell which way to turn the threaded end. theres two places to use a wrench. am i suppose to turn both opposite ways to loosen the thread? could i use some bolt breaker stuff to make it a little easier to get off. theres very little room to work with under there.
#7
11-22-2010, 05:40 PM
Hold the 'nut' on the filter with one wrench and turn the fitting on the fuel line. Remember 'righty tighty, lefty loosey'? IOW, turn it counter-clockwise. Relieve the fuel pressure before you disconnect it or get ready for a bath.
#9
11-27-2010, 02:10 PM
ok i was able to get the nut unscrewed. but now i can not get the filter out of the damn brace that its in. nor can i get the hose part off the other side either. its really cold out and i need to get this done. what or in what order do i need to do in order to getthe filter out
how do i get to the bolt that holds on the bracket?
**** it. im just going to have to get it towed to a shop for them to do it
how do i get to the bolt that holds on the bracket?
**** it. im just going to have to get it towed to a shop for them to do it
#10
11-27-2010, 02:50 PM
Socket & ratchet work well at getting the bolt out of the bracket.
And as I said, a pair of small screw drivers can be used to disengage the quick connect clips. Just look at the new filter and the plastic clip that is on the quick connect side to see what needs to be pressed in to disengage it.
And calm down a bit. Wait for responses. DO NOT let your frustrations flow over onto the forum. That is highly inappropriate and will not get responses, but rather push people who may be able to help away.
And as I said, a pair of small screw drivers can be used to disengage the quick connect clips. Just look at the new filter and the plastic clip that is on the quick connect side to see what needs to be pressed in to disengage it.
And calm down a bit. Wait for responses. DO NOT let your frustrations flow over onto the forum. That is highly inappropriate and will not get responses, but rather push people who may be able to help away.