Changing the fuel filter

jrohland · 10-19-2009, 05:54 PM

I've complained about rust and the trouble it causes. The latest problem was the fuel filter. There was no chance of getting the filter off the fuel lines without using the impact wrench. I ordered new lines since the old ones are badly rusted anway.

I could not get the flare nut unthreaded from the flex line that connects to the fuel rails. So I cut the hard line just behind the flare nut. I pulled the flex line up so I could work on getting the flare nut out. I used the 14mm impact socket and tried to get the flare nut out of the flex line. Well the impact socket stripped the fitting. Off to Sears to pick up Impact Grade Bolt-Out™ Damaged Bolt/Nut Remover. I'm here to say, these things work well. I used the 14mm damaged bolt remover and the impact wrench. It grabbed the stripped flare nut and backed it right out of the flex line.

With that problem solved I turned my attention to the filter. I did not want to replace the rear line at this time since that would require dropping the tank. So I cut the front line just in front of the filter and put the 19mm socket on the impact wrench. I used the 14mm flare nut wrench on the rear line flare nut. Using the 19mm impact socket I pounded on the filter until it unscrewed from the rear line flare nut.

Now I just put in the new filter and new front line. Job done.

Later (maybe in the spring) I will drop the tank and put in a higher flow fuel pump (I have the TRD supercharger) and new rear line. With the front line and filter already fixed (yes I used anti-seaze), I won't have to fight that at the same time.

By the way, the crap that came out of the old filter reminded me why I fought my way through this job.

jrohland

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jrohland · 10-20-2009, 03:54 AM

I do not work for Sears. I am not recommending their tools over anyone elses. I just happen to have a Sears about 10 minutes from my house.

jrohland

nikh713 · 10-21-2009, 06:54 PM

im having the same problem my filters clogged but i cant get the filter off on either side of the line. how much was the line you ordered for the front? i dont mind dropping my tank i just replaced it a few weeks ago.

10-20-2009, 03:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
jrohland Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Posts: 108	Not a Sears commercial I do not work for Sears. I am not recommending their tools over anyone elses. I just happen to have a Sears about 10 minutes from my house. jrohland

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10-21-2009, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
nikh713 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 25	im having the same problem my filters clogged but i cant get the filter off on either side of the line. how much was the line you ordered for the front? i dont mind dropping my tank i just replaced it a few weeks ago.