Fuel filter replacement
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Fuel filter replacement
guys,
The mechanic told me that the fuel filter is all rusted out.
I think I gotta replace this.
A guy said I should be very careful about the plastic connector when I replace.
Is there any other thing I should know?.
Is it easy job? or is it better have mechanic fix with 70 bucks?.
The mechanic told me that the fuel filter is all rusted out.
I think I gotta replace this.
A guy said I should be very careful about the plastic connector when I replace.
Is there any other thing I should know?.
Is it easy job? or is it better have mechanic fix with 70 bucks?.
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Buy the filter for 10 bucks. It'* just inside the frame on the passenger side, just under where your front passenger'* feet would rest. Remove the clamp with a 10mm socket, and release the plastic clips with needlenose pliers. I've never seen these break on this forum.
You'll smell like gas when you're done, but it'll only take you 15 minutes and 10 bucks. $70 is a pure ripoff.
You'll smell like gas when you're done, but it'll only take you 15 minutes and 10 bucks. $70 is a pure ripoff.
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I just changed it too. Phil as always you were right, not even 5 minutes, spilled a little gas (forgot to relieve the pressure). $10 at walmart for a fram filter.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Buy the filter for 10 bucks. It'* just inside the frame on the passenger side, just under where your front passenger'* feet would rest. Remove the clamp with a 10mm socket, and release the plastic clips with needlenose pliers. I've never seen these break on this forum.
You'll smell like gas when you're done, but it'll only take you 15 minutes and 10 bucks. $70 is a pure ripoff.
You'll smell like gas when you're done, but it'll only take you 15 minutes and 10 bucks. $70 is a pure ripoff.
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Originally Posted by LakevilleSSEi
Originally Posted by willwren
Buy the filter for 10 bucks. It'* just inside the frame on the passenger side, just under where your front passenger'* feet would rest. Remove the clamp with a 10mm socket, and release the plastic clips with needlenose pliers. I've never seen these break on this forum.
You'll smell like gas when you're done, but it'll only take you 15 minutes and 10 bucks. $70 is a pure ripoff.
You'll smell like gas when you're done, but it'll only take you 15 minutes and 10 bucks. $70 is a pure ripoff.
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Mine is by the rear tire.. on the Driver'* side. Doesn't have any clips, just held up with the line. I believe mine is 13mm, the fuel line is of fair size on my car. And yes, when a fuel filter is so old it is rusting it is time for relacement. Mine is rusting too, and upon inspection today when I was under the car, it is falling apart. And there is a small drip of fuel under it. This can be a safety hazzard, so anyone with an old fuel filter, replace it!
-justin
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Relieve the pressure (You'll feel better)
How do you relieve the fuel pressure on Bonnevilles? Is there a pressure release valve or (like my old Cavalier) do you pull a fuel pump fuse then start the car (Chiltons said so).
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That doesn't work for me. With mine, I just take a paper towel, and push in on the shreder valve on the fuel rail. Never had a problem.. just a little drip here and there, but nothing major. It could just be that I am stupid, and there is an amazing jumper that always keeps my Fuel Pump Fuse hot.. but who knows?
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Originally Posted by opensourceguy
That doesn't work for me. With mine, I just take a paper towel, and push in on the shreder valve on the fuel rail. Never had a problem.. just a little drip here and there, but nothing major. It could just be that I am stupid, and there is an amazing jumper that always keeps my Fuel Pump Fuse hot.. but who knows?
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so there is 2 methods but the easyest way is by pulling the fuse