How to change Fuel Filter? with PICS PICS PICS (powered by Canon SD100)

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
😕 sell the SD and hire someone.

next time post year make and model in the topic instead of your digicam.

96 Toyota Celica but how would that have helped?

 

[andylawcc]

btw: what car do you drive QBMe?

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: alkemyst
😕 sell the SD and hire someone.

next time post year make and model in the topic instead of your digicam.

96 Toyota Celica but how would that have helped?

because the topic is 'How to change the Fuel Filter?' you do realize, right, they are not the same deal for every car, right? you know right?

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: alkemyst
😕 sell the SD and hire someone.

next time post year make and model in the topic instead of your digicam.

96 Toyota Celica but how would that have helped?

because the topic is 'How to change the Fuel Filter?' you do realize, right, they are not the same deal for every car, right? you know right?

I know enough to read the rest of the topic and look at the pics. I can easily tell from the pic what needs to be done. If you can't knowing that it is a 96 Celica isn't going to help you to much, Right?

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe
I know enough to read the rest of the topic and look at the pics. I can easily tell from the pic what needs to be done. If you can't knowing that it is a 96 Celica isn't going to help you to much, Right?

sorry I forgot I was dealing with the 'pecial olympic kid. I know cars, boats, and trucks, can't say I open every thread. Thought it was funny he mentioned his camera make and model but not his car's.

I bet autozone.com has the directions though.

but what do I know....just r&r'd a 98 Ford Mustang intake manifold with crappy directions this past weekend, doing all new brakes on a 96 Bronco (not only pads) this weekend and also adjusting my coilovers [98 240sx se].

I got an awesome set of tools + I do know how to use them.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe
I know enough to read the rest of the topic and look at the pics. I can easily tell from the pic what needs to be done. If you can't knowing that it is a 96 Celica isn't going to help you to much, Right?

sorry I forgot I was dealing with the 'pecial olympic kid. I know cars, boats, and trucks, can't say I open every thread. Thought it was funny he mentioned his camera make and model but not his car's.

I bet autozone.com has the directions though.

but what do I know....just r&r'd a 98 Ford Mustang intake manifold with crappy directions this past weekend, doing all new brakes on a 96 Bronco (not only pads) this weekend and also adjusting my coilovers [98 240sx se].

I got an awesome set of tools + I do know how to use them.

impressive :roll:

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe
impressive :roll:

where are you trying to go with this?


seriously....add in a 1966 Mustang GT, full restoration, a 65 Mustang GT, then an 88 GT, 92 GSR, 97 GTI VR6, etc....I do love my 98 SE

but go girl.

 

[andylawcc]

um... Alkemyst: I asked this question in a previous thread already, and I know each fuel filter has its own specs and is different from others, so thats why I took picture of it instead. I didn't believe that telling what model year would help, since most veterans here that actually help me before know my car from the back of their head.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe
impressive :roll:

where are you trying to go with this?


seriously....add in a 1966 Mustang GT, full restoration, a 65 Mustang GT, then an 88 GT, 92 GSR, 97 GTI VR6, etc....I do love my 98 SE

but go girl.

Go with what? Am I really impressed? No. I don't see what any of that has to do with this thread though.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
um... Alkemyst: I asked this question in a previous thread already, and I know each fuel filter has its own specs and is different from others, so thats why I took picture of it instead. I didn't believe that telling what model year would help, since most veterans here that actually help me before know my car from the back of their head.

i know your car.

I just thought it funny you posted your camera specs.

the QBM dude is at your same speed go have drinks and collapse in the back of you celica. He doesn't understand much of anything though.

you do REALIZE celica's have forums. Right? you are in law I believe....

My first try would be: pull up GOOGLE, type in 'fuel filter 96 celica', score!

 

[shabby]

Originally posted by: mchammer
I would use a wire loop type gap gauge instead of that coin thing.

Ditto, those gap rings are garbage. Mine was off by 5 thou.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
btw: what car do you drive QBMe?

I drive a 76 280z

 

[white]

My car has a fuel filter that looks very, very similar to that. It's also hooked up the same way. Here's how I do mine.

I relieve the pressure by pulling the fuse to the fuel pump. Start the car and let it die. Sometimes it fails to start. I remove the bolts on the side with the rubber hose. In your diagram and on my car, it's the top. (I can't tell from your pictures if the filter is mounted sideways or the way in the diagram) Some fuel comes out when you unscrew the bolt but not too much in my experience. I soak it up with a rag. And don't smoke. After I remove that top bolt and the associated washers, the filter is clamped down and screwed to the fuel line underneath.

Next I unmount the filter body. On my car there are two or three bolts and it may take some time to figure out exactly how it's mounted.

Now it should be held in place only by the metal fuel line underneath. Unscrew that bolt and more fuel will come out. Soak that up too. After it's off, change the filter and put it back in reverse order.


You may have a difficult time unbolting it if you don't have enough clearance or if it's really tight. I use a flare wrench, but it still takes brute force to get it off.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
um... Alkemyst: I asked this question in a previous thread already, and I know each fuel filter has its own specs and is different from others, so thats why I took picture of it instead. I didn't believe that telling what model year would help, since most veterans here that actually help me before know my car from the back of their head.

sorry didn't know they knew you from the back of your head. Maybe a pm next time soldier.

google is a better friend though, then the car specific boards.

 

[I Saw OJ]

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: I Saw OJ
There should be something called a schrader valve located someplace in the engine bay. On my camaro it was near where the fuel lines entered the engine bay. Look for something that looks like a tire valve steam, but a bit bigger. That will relieve the pressure in the fuel lines so you dont have gas spilling all over.


seth

Given the choice between pulling the relay and using the schrader valve I pick the relay.

Well pulling the relay wont do anything since there will still be pressure in the lines weither the fuel pump is working on not.


seth

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: I Saw OJ

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: I Saw OJ
There should be something called a schrader valve located someplace in the engine bay. On my camaro it was near where the fuel lines entered the engine bay. Look for something that looks like a tire valve steam, but a bit bigger. That will relieve the pressure in the fuel lines so you dont have gas spilling all over.


seth

Given the choice between pulling the relay and using the schrader valve I pick the relay.

Well pulling the relay wont do anything since there will still be pressure in the lines weither the fuel pump is working on not.


seth

I usually do it after the car has sat overnight...wrap a phillips head screwdriver with a big rag or if you have the tool that's better, and do it through the schrader...you will still have a lot of fuel though, I have seen idiots do this with a cigarette in their mouths. I did step way back.


Once that is done...it's just fittings and R&R.

 

[QuitBanningMe]

Originally posted by: I Saw OJ

Originally posted by: QuitBanningMe

Originally posted by: I Saw OJ
There should be something called a schrader valve located someplace in the engine bay. On my camaro it was near where the fuel lines entered the engine bay. Look for something that looks like a tire valve steam, but a bit bigger. That will relieve the pressure in the fuel lines so you dont have gas spilling all over.


seth

Given the choice between pulling the relay and using the schrader valve I pick the relay.

Well pulling the relay wont do anything since there will still be pressure in the lines weither the fuel pump is working on not.


seth

😕

 

[alkemyst]

the idea on the relay deal is to pull it then crank the engine.

Personally to me just using the Schrader valve and even a rag/phillips screwdriver is easy.

If you have special connectors (a la Fords) get the $5 tool at autozone to release the inner spring.