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Fuel filter-1, stokdd-0
So I woke up today thinking I was going to replace the fuel filter on my '95 SC400. WRONG!
I've used almost an entire can of PB Blaster, wrench, even a pair of Vise Grips and a hammer....all to no avail. Those damn nuts are SEIZED!
Any suggestions that don't include cutting/breaking/replacing the hard lines?
I've used almost an entire can of PB Blaster, wrench, even a pair of Vise Grips and a hammer....all to no avail. Those damn nuts are SEIZED!
Any suggestions that don't include cutting/breaking/replacing the hard lines?
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You guys are giving excellent advice, I had the same prob. The only way I got through it was a pair of vise grips and a line wrench, and yes the gas continues to run down your arm until your done, sweet.
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eeyeah... the fuel filter placement on the SC is by far the dumbest thing I have ever seen. Well, I take that back... My 4Runner had the fuel filter in close to the same spot, and it was a b**** too.
I ended up taking my SC to a mechanic to have it done, turns out the rear line needed to be replaced... Cost a little over $200 for the whole deal.
I used to be a Subaru fanatic, and most of their cars have the fuel filter right in the engine compartment. Takes like 5 minutes to replace. If there's one thing Subaru did right, it's that. How f-ing hard could it be to place the filter in a better location?
Anyway, /rant.
I ended up taking my SC to a mechanic to have it done, turns out the rear line needed to be replaced... Cost a little over $200 for the whole deal.
I used to be a Subaru fanatic, and most of their cars have the fuel filter right in the engine compartment. Takes like 5 minutes to replace. If there's one thing Subaru did right, it's that. How f-ing hard could it be to place the filter in a better location?
Anyway, /rant.
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yyyyyeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhh.........so I bought an assortment of flare nut wrenches...now both nuts are rounded off (yes, I used to correct size - 14mm).
I'm thinking about cutting the hard lines a few inches from the filter in each direction, getting short straight hard lines to put in the new filter and run high-grade rubber hose to connect the new and old hard lines.
Anyone think this is a bad idea?
I'm thinking about cutting the hard lines a few inches from the filter in each direction, getting short straight hard lines to put in the new filter and run high-grade rubber hose to connect the new and old hard lines.
Anyone think this is a bad idea?
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yyyyyeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhh.........so I bought an assortment of flare nut wrenches...now both nuts are rounded off (yes, I used to correct size - 14mm).
I'm thinking about cutting the hard lines a few inches from the filter in each direction, getting short straight hard lines to put in the new filter and run high-grade rubber hose to connect the new and old hard lines.
Anyone think this is a bad idea?
I'm thinking about cutting the hard lines a few inches from the filter in each direction, getting short straight hard lines to put in the new filter and run high-grade rubber hose to connect the new and old hard lines.
Anyone think this is a bad idea?
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Found what I need at Oreillys and Pep Boys...bought two adapters into the fuel filter, two flare nuts+hard line, tube cutter, tubing flare kit, o rings, teflon tape, fuel injection hose, and clamps. Total bill was about $51 (ouch!) but worth it if it works!
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Guys....I just had an epiphany...instead of going through all this trouble and spending $70 (in my case)....wouldn't it be just as good to use, say a 300ZX fuel filter (just like the OEM Toyota without the bracketry, but only like $10), cut+flare the factory hard lines, connect with fuel injection hose, and use some sort of cheap clamp to hold the filter to the body??????
Hrmmmmm.......
Hrmmmmm.......
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Guys....I just had an epiphany...instead of going through all this trouble and spending $70 (in my case)....wouldn't it be just as good to use, say a 300ZX fuel filter (just like the OEM Toyota without the bracketry, but only like $10), cut+flare the factory hard lines, connect with fuel injection hose, and use some sort of cheap clamp to hold the filter to the body??????
Hrmmmmm.......
Hrmmmmm.......
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^ Great, I knew I wasn't that stupid, lol! I tallied up my costs and I'm just going to go the route I've begun, but to someone who hasn't spent anything yet, DOOO EEEEEEEET!
'91-'96 (?) Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo fuel filter $9-17 depending on brand. 5/16" or 3/8" fuel injection hose, 1'-2'. Clamps, flaring kit, tube cutter, and some sort of bracket to attach the filter to the chassis.
'91-'96 (?) Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo fuel filter $9-17 depending on brand. 5/16" or 3/8" fuel injection hose, 1'-2'. Clamps, flaring kit, tube cutter, and some sort of bracket to attach the filter to the chassis.
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eeyeah... the fuel filter placement on the SC is by far the dumbest thing I have ever seen. Well, I take that back... My 4Runner had the fuel filter in close to the same spot, and it was a b**** too.
I ended up taking my SC to a mechanic to have it done, turns out the rear line needed to be replaced... Cost a little over $200 for the whole deal.
I used to be a Subaru fanatic, and most of their cars have the fuel filter right in the engine compartment. Takes like 5 minutes to replace. If there's one thing Subaru did right, it's that. How f-ing hard could it be to place the filter in a better location?
Anyway, /rant.
I ended up taking my SC to a mechanic to have it done, turns out the rear line needed to be replaced... Cost a little over $200 for the whole deal.
I used to be a Subaru fanatic, and most of their cars have the fuel filter right in the engine compartment. Takes like 5 minutes to replace. If there's one thing Subaru did right, it's that. How f-ing hard could it be to place the filter in a better location?
Anyway, /rant.