YACT: tried to change the fuel filter

[DaWhim]

can't take off the damn hoses :|

I thought it shouldn't be hard.....ewwwww

 

[iamwiz82]

It doesn't have quick connectors?

 

[tfinch2]

What's the year, make, and model?

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: tfinch2
What's the year, make, and model?

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subie 96 impreza L 2.2L

 

[Maximus96]

twist and pull. pulling w/o twisting usually won't work as well. they sell special hose pullers too at kragen and autozone

 

[Ausm]

Just for your info alot of cars have 2 inline fuel filters.


Ausm

 

[loic2003]

you and your weak computer-nerd hands...

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Another piece of advice...

When you pull the filter out, you're going to get fuel spillage. Don't be underneath it! If you have a way to clamp the hoses shut, do it. Will save you a lot of hassle and cleanup.

 

[kevinthenerd]

Make sure the car is cold. You don't want to do that under pressure.

 

[kevinthenerd]

I'd recommend a Chilton's or a Hayne's or something if you're afraid of messing something up.

 

[MasterAndCommander]

I had the same problem with my '83 Ford Escort...it was a real biotch to remove the lines.

 

[Maximus96]

did you pull the fuel pump fuse and crank the engine a few times first?

 

[acemcmac]

I'm going to need to do this myself soon

 

[Krazefinn]

Be careful not to damage the retaining feature of the clamps, or you could have a fuel leak/gusher...

 

[fbrdphreak]

First, buy the Hanes manual from ADv Auto. Very helpful.

Second, I had heard that the coolant lines on a lot of Japanese cars have adhesive on the ends of the lines to keep them from busting off as easily. The fuel lines may have the same thing, I'm not sure.

Third, register and post on NASIOC (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums) for more assistance. Or just search around NASIOC for a bit, I'm sure you'll find your answer.

 

[Shawn]

lol

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
First, buy the Hanes manual from ADv Auto. Very helpful.

Second, I had heard that the coolant lines on a lot of Japanese cars have adhesive on the ends of the lines to keep them from busting off as easily. The fuel lines may have the same thing, I'm not sure.

Third, register and post on NASIOC (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums) for more assistance. Or just search around NASIOC for a bit, I'm sure you'll find your answer.

there is a guide from scoobymods.com, I was looking in that. it was just hard to pull it out and it was COLD outside.

I let my car sat overnight. well

 

[wasssup]

it shouldn't be hard to do this on a '99 civic, should it? i'll probably do it this weekend, weather permitting...

 

[imported_weadjust]

Use a cigarette lighter to warm up the hose. It will slip right off.

 

[DaWhim]

Originally posted by: weadjust
Use a cigarette lighter to warm up the hose. It will slip right off.

I really thought of burning this sh!t, but then I will have to replace the hose.

 

[imported_weadjust]

quote:

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Originally posted by: weadjust
Use a cigarette lighter to warm up the hose. It will slip right off.
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It was a joke. Gasoline and cig lighter don't mix. You could burn up the car when the hose comes loose and gas spills.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Originally posted by: weadjust
quote:

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Originally posted by: weadjust
Use a cigarette lighter to warm up the hose. It will slip right off.
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It was a joke. Gasoline and cig lighter don't mix. You could burn up the car when the hose comes loose and gas spills.

I'm glad you told him...lol. I laughed when I read it.

 

[kevinthenerd]

Originally posted by: DaWhim

Originally posted by: weadjust
Use a cigarette lighter to warm up the hose. It will slip right off.

I really thought of burning this sh!t, but then I will have to replace the hose.

Thank GOD you didn't try that before waiting for the retraction.

 

[Viperoni]

Changing the fuel filter on my satty was a biznatch

 

[Quixfire]

If you are still having problems getting the fuel filter lines off your fuel filter here are a couple of suggestions that I use. First using a small pick or screwdriver and pry between the hose that the filter to break the seal. Second once the seal is broken use a pair pliers to work the hose loose and then pull the hose off.

When putting the hose on the new filter you can use some WD40 or similar lubricant to slide the hoses on easier. Make sure to tighten the clamps but don?t over tighten them to cause the hoses to swell or distort.

Good Luck,
Quixfire