Fuel filter replacement

Subject: Fuel filter replacement Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:40 am

Just wanted to throw this out there and make sure that everyone replaces there's before another fuel pump goes out. I usually replace mine every 50K. I just did mine last night. It takes no more than 15 minutes to do and it will save you $$$ in the long run. Jack up the drivers side rear, throw a jack stand under the car and proceed to pull the old filter out. Easy as pie! cheers

Subject: Re: Fuel filter replacement Sun Nov 11, 2007 12:40 pm

Good advice. Reminds me, I need to do mine!

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
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Subject: Re: Fuel filter replacement Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:19 am

one of the easiest things to replace on this car.

in my nissan, the fuel filter is in the engine bay. cut my hands up every time.

Subject: Fuel filter replacement Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:53 am

This post is so weird!! My car would not start all of a sudden yesterday. My motor is in tip-top shape, even has a re-maned block, but would not start. Pulled and checked all fuses, they checked ok.....Pulled, cleaned, and inspected the coils, all ok. I could even hear the fuel pump "Whine" as I started it (attempted to start it), but nothing!!! I pulled the fitting out of the fuel filter, and gold colored gas and gunk came out. Replaced line, car started up without hesitation. Nice post, I agree replacing before other problems occur, such as leaving you stranded/blind-sided, scratching your head. Bought a new one. Great post guys. bonk

Kevin

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Jacking up the car is 3/4 of the work.

Subject: Re: Fuel filter replacement Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:05 am

I did mine easily without jacking up.

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

Subject: Re: Fuel filter replacement Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:18 am

We 6'3" 250lb guys need to jack it up to fit under there. smile

This is on my annual to-do list, for sure.

Subject: Re: Fuel filter replacement Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:27 am

I'm just going to pump up my rear shocks to 120 PSI!

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

Subject: Re: Fuel filter replacement Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:52 am

AA wrote:: I'm just going to pump up my rear shocks to 120 PSI!

i thought about that, unless they lost pressure for some reason.... shocked

Subject: Re: Fuel filter replacement Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:56 am

AA wrote:: I'm just going to pump up my rear shocks to 120 PSI!

hah......... i still couldnt get under there

Subject: Re: Fuel filter replacement Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:24 pm

rivcop wrote:: This post is so weird!! My car would not start all of a sudden yesterday. My motor is in tip-top shape, even has a re-maned block, but would not start. Pulled and checked all fuses, they checked ok.....Pulled, cleaned, and inspected the coils, all ok. I could even hear the fuel pump "Whine" as I started it (attempted to start it), but nothing!!! I pulled the fitting out of the fuel filter, and gold colored gas and gunk came out. Replaced line, car started up without hesitation. Nice post, I agree replacing before other problems occur, such as leaving you stranded/blind-sided, scratching your head. Bought a new one. Great post guys.
Kevin

if it was that bad, you may want to replace it again after a tank or 2 of gas and sea foam wink

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