So, I go to change the fuel filter and look what I find...(56k die)
12-07-08, 02:40 PM
#16
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Yeah I saw that in person and it didn't start peeling till 5 days later or so. Fully cleared up after 2 months maybe. Use a FLARE WRENCH ONLY! Unless you want to risk stripping the nut on the line. I would get a custom line made to the fuel filter since the line you have on there now is useless. Cost should be under $100 instead of the little mod (REDPHOENIX) did lol. Temporary solution do not leave it like that for long possible issues in the future.
12-07-08, 04:12 PM
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12-08-08, 06:50 AM
#20
Just pull the EFI fuse that is in the fuse box under the hood. No real need to pull any fuses or anything to replace the fuel filter, just dont turn the key on while working on it.
Opening the gas cap will also release the pressure in the tank, keeping alot of fuel from purging out of the line.
Once it is replaced, and everything is secure, try starting it before putting your wheel back on.
itll take a bit of cranking to get it started, dont worry, its just air pockets in the fuel lines... once its started check the filter to make sure there are no leaks.
Opening the gas cap will also release the pressure in the tank, keeping alot of fuel from purging out of the line.
Once it is replaced, and everything is secure, try starting it before putting your wheel back on.
itll take a bit of cranking to get it started, dont worry, its just air pockets in the fuel lines... once its started check the filter to make sure there are no leaks.
I got down in there and as I was worried - I couldn't get the damn bolts to turn - my brand new 14mm flare wrench was about to spin over the bolt
I tried each side 3 times, and they decided to cut my losses. It was 4pm on a Sunday so if all did not go smoothly, I would have been SOL for getting to work today.
This will be a Sat morning job for sure...
12-08-08, 05:35 PM
#21
Apparently there is no check valve in the fuel line before the filter, remember the tank is high in the trunk above the filter so gravity is your enemy. The fittings on those lines to the filter are the worst. Red pheonix, must be alergic to gas, Ive never been burned that bad. Ive heard there is a repair kit that mechanics can install, but I wont be checking into that for at least 20,000 miles. I also ran back and unscrewed the fuel cap, hoping it would help, but I didnt see a difference. Still sounds good on paper.
12-12-08, 09:41 PM
#23
In my 8+ years of working on cars I have been tossed in, digested, have been sprayed in the eye, with every automotive fluid there is. I have never seen someone react to gasoline like that before. Amazing.
I usually will cap off the main fuel line from the gas tank with a rubber gromet of some sort. And please for the love of god use a flare nut wrench.
I usually will cap off the main fuel line from the gas tank with a rubber gromet of some sort. And please for the love of god use a flare nut wrench.
12-14-08, 01:26 AM
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i think i should replace mine too, but I'm either gonna do it close to an empty tank or remove the EFI fuse then start the car up and let it run idle til it cuts itself off from no fuel going to the engine...
12-14-08, 03:51 AM
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I have a tip for those of you that find yourself under the car trying to do this job with limited tools.
1 - If you do not have a proper wrench, you can take a closed end wrench and convert it into a good flare nut tool. If you have a grinder/cut off wheel type tool, you can cut away about 1/2 inch of the closed end wrench. This will let
2 - This works better. For those hard to remove fuel filter nuts and brake line nuts, a BIG crescent wrench actually works great. A crescent wrench is not exactly the tool of choice, I always move to this when nothing else works. For some reason, they always crack it loose right away and no stripped nut. Make sure it is a BIG one.
3 - Hold the fuel filter with another wrench, while you break loose the nut. If you don't, you might find the fuel filter spinning around.
1 - If you do not have a proper wrench, you can take a closed end wrench and convert it into a good flare nut tool. If you have a grinder/cut off wheel type tool, you can cut away about 1/2 inch of the closed end wrench. This will let
2 - This works better. For those hard to remove fuel filter nuts and brake line nuts, a BIG crescent wrench actually works great. A crescent wrench is not exactly the tool of choice, I always move to this when nothing else works. For some reason, they always crack it loose right away and no stripped nut. Make sure it is a BIG one.
3 - Hold the fuel filter with another wrench, while you break loose the nut. If you don't, you might find the fuel filter spinning around.
01-02-09, 06:06 PM
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Hi All i had the hardest time replacing mine as well. While taking off mine i slighlty bent one of the lines and i couldnt get it remove. I was in gas for about 40minutes and it burnt like hell. every 10 minutes i poured water on it. My real question is after replacing the filter it started after 2 trys. I ran it for about 10 minutes and shut it off. I then pour 5gallons of gas into the tank and now my car wont start. I tried now for a week and it wont start. I have another SC so i was not stranded but is there a kill switch for gas on this car. SC400