10 minute 3rd gen fuel filter change!
09-25-2003, 08:06 PM
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10 minute 3rd gen fuel filter change!
For those of you that have been holding back for one reason or another - wait no longer! The fuel filter literally took me 10 minutes to replace - on my back, with no jack.
You will need a deep well 10mm socket or 10mm wrench, 14mm wrench, and a towel to "catch" the fuel that comes out. I also wore latex gloves to keep the gas smell off me (I hate that smell).
That's it, piece of cake!
BTW: I am at 73.5K miles.
PS: I got my filter from TOR (Todd) here on the boards. He is a great guy to work with, and the shipping was fast!
Just do it!
You will need a deep well 10mm socket or 10mm wrench, 14mm wrench, and a towel to "catch" the fuel that comes out. I also wore latex gloves to keep the gas smell off me (I hate that smell).
That's it, piece of cake!
BTW: I am at 73.5K miles.
PS: I got my filter from TOR (Todd) here on the boards. He is a great guy to work with, and the shipping was fast!
Just do it!
09-26-2003, 06:08 AM
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Hmm, I thought someone was doing a write-up on this already.
Well, you cant miss it Rob. It is right under the drivers seat (under the vehicle of course).
I can take some pics for you if it is something you want to do.
Well, you cant miss it Rob. It is right under the drivers seat (under the vehicle of course).
I can take some pics for you if it is something you want to do.
09-26-2003, 10:43 AM
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This is probably a stupid question because I've never done a fuel filter change... I know it's just good routine maintenance, but is there a noticeable difference afterwards? Just curious.
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09-26-2003, 12:28 PM
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this is probably a stupid question but i was wondering if you had to bleed off any air out of the fuel line and if so how? i heard somewhere that the air bleeding procedure was the big hassle and that was why most people avoid it like the plague it seems that the beeding thing is merely a mith?
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09-26-2003, 02:06 PM
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Hey '96- you're one of those lucky enough to live in a rust-free environment. For the rest of us schmoes, its going to take a bit longer- even with box-end wrenches I still came close to stripping the nuts on the filter, but a pair of vice grips saved my a$$.
09-26-2003, 02:11 PM
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Re: 10 minute 3rd gen fuel filter change!
Originally posted by <96 Runner>
For those of you that have been holding back for one reason or another - wait no longer! The fuel filter literally took me 10 minutes to replace - on my back, with no jack.
You will need a deep well 10mm socket or 10mm wrench, 14mm wrench, and a towel to "catch" the fuel that comes out. I also wore latex gloves to keep the gas smell off me (I hate that smell).
That's it, piece of cake!
BTW: I am at 73.5K miles.
PS: I got my filter from TOR (Todd) here on the boards. He is a great guy to work with, and the shipping was fast!
Just do it!
For those of you that have been holding back for one reason or another - wait no longer! The fuel filter literally took me 10 minutes to replace - on my back, with no jack.
You will need a deep well 10mm socket or 10mm wrench, 14mm wrench, and a towel to "catch" the fuel that comes out. I also wore latex gloves to keep the gas smell off me (I hate that smell).
That's it, piece of cake!
BTW: I am at 73.5K miles.
PS: I got my filter from TOR (Todd) here on the boards. He is a great guy to work with, and the shipping was fast!
Just do it!
09-26-2003, 02:15 PM
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Originally posted by Mad Chemist
Hey '96- you're one of those lucky enough to live in a rust-free environment. For the rest of us schmoes, its going to take a bit longer- even with box-end wrenches I still came close to stripping the nuts on the filter, but a pair of vice grips saved my a$$.
Hey '96- you're one of those lucky enough to live in a rust-free environment. For the rest of us schmoes, its going to take a bit longer- even with box-end wrenches I still came close to stripping the nuts on the filter, but a pair of vice grips saved my a$$.
What would you rather have, a house in hell or a pesky fuel filter?
09-26-2003, 03:47 PM
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THANK You
96 runner,,
thankx man,, i love this board,, i just saved ( thankx to 96 runner) $100 wooohoooo
took all of 30 mins. and she is runnin, THANKX again
Ric
thankx man,, i love this board,, i just saved ( thankx to 96 runner) $100 wooohoooo
took all of 30 mins. and she is runnin, THANKX again Ric
09-27-2003, 05:17 AM
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How did you do that without gas spewing all over the place??? When I did mine I swear I lost half the tank!!! And gas burns your arm pits bad!!!:cry:
How did you do that without gas spewing all over the place??? When I did mine I swear I lost half the tank!!! And gas burns your arm pits bad!!!:cry:
For those talking about bleeding the fuel system to get the air out, I believe that is only with diesel engines. Air in the injectors of a diesel will be a MAJOR pain to get out usually....
On my 3.slow, I just turned it over after the swap. It took probably 15 seconds, then came roaring back to life.
