Fuel Filter

Been trying to "pull" the fuel line away from filter now for the past 30 minutes now. Does anyone know how this puppy comes off?

Any help is appreciated.

Jeff

After googling for an hour someone mentioned that it requires a special tool from the auto shop?? Sounds pretty bogus to me if that's the case.

Jeff

Why would it sound bogus.... a tool is required to expand the retainer spring.... the spring that keeps the line from separating while you're driving.

For the obvious reason; I'm new at this and am learning the hard way... but learning none-the-less :-)

Jeff

The tool is a standard spring-lock disconnector found at any parts store. I use some El-Cheapo plastic stuff that cost me $2.95, and they do the job pretty easily. They don't just pop loose. They take some noodling, and the job can be frustrating at any experience level. Just take your time - it will come loose.

-JD

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Thanks JD! Exactly what I needed. Amazing, a little advice, a little plastic thing and 15 minutes.

I owe you a beer.

Jeff

There will be many things on your car that will make you scratch your head in wonder..... for each and every one of these, there is a method and a reason. Much like the hidden clip on your fuel line, all we need do is think about what they were trying to achieve - in the case of your fuel line, it is to contain gasoline under some pretty impressive pressure. During normal operation, this pressure can exceed 40 psi and, if something goes wrong, a decent pump can deadhead over 120 psi. When the stuff under this kind of pressure is gasoline, we have potential for having a really, really bad day if the clip doesn't hold.

You'll find many things on your car that will make you stop and wonder.... not all of them are the best way to do things and many of them are a downright odd or inconvenient way to do things. Approach all of your endeavours with an open mind and you will soon see the method behind the madness...... This way, you will find the frustration factor will diminish. Any time you are p*ssed off at what you're doing, you will do it badly and that will p*ss you off even more.

Been do>

If you got that thing off in 15 mins, I'd like to know your secret. I usually struggle with it for over an hour, and when I least expect it, off it comes.

Then I get covered with gasoline for my troubles. Not much fun on a Saturday morning.

I'll take you up on that beer though. Too much raw crap from Heaven has rained down on me today, and I'm ready to sling some of it right back up.

-JD

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I just threw on gloves (knowing full well that my hand would go flying into a metal part) grabbed a 5/16 plastic thingy, cranked it in the hole and fiddle around a bit. They came off relatively smooth. Beginners luck?

I was rewarded with a bit of gas from the line but most came from the filter after I removed it.

Jeff

It's been awhile since I changed the filter and have to it again but I got it apart easily without any special tools... Guess I am good at just making do... ;)

mounted sideways, forward of gas tank, under the trunk area (fox and sn95 cars IIRC). The special disconnect doo-hickeys are like 15 bux for