Replacing fuel filter

I want to replace the fuel filter in my '97 Miata. I looked on line and could only find a description of the procedure for a '90 with the

1.6 engine. The replacement procedure looke WAY more complicated than I expected and I'm a bit reluctant to try it as I don't have much in the way of tools and expertise. Is the replacement on a '97 really that complicated?

Thanks very much.

Reply to
Dave Smith
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Not to complicated. I'd suggest that you go to the Garage section of

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and poke around. The quick release clips will require a removal tool. The correct tool is a plastic sleeve that slips inside the connector and releases the lock. (Sears, Auto Zone, etc. carry the tool, which comes with several different size sleeves. You will need to depressurize the fuel system, and will also need something to cap the fuel lines, A pan will be needed to catch the gas that runs out of the filter and lines. (I'm assuming that the 97 has the same disconnect clips as the 99.)

Reply to
chuckk

"Dave Smith" wrote

"chuckk" wrote

Done it. The job is even simpler than chuckk wrote. You do not need to depressurize the fuel system. Or remove the gas cap. Or stand on your head. Well, perhaps the last.

Remove the shield. Use Vise-Grips to clamp each fuel line. Loosen and slide the clamps with a pair of pliers. Remove fuel lines from filter. Replace filter. Just be sure to remove the Vise-Grips before trying to restart the car. And be ready to deal with gasoline spilling from the filter a bit (pan under filter, eye protection, etc)

Reply to
Ken Lyons

Thanks Ken and Chuckk. I'll give it a shot.

Reply to
Dave Smith

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