Fuel filter

[Darkcloud]

Hi fellow tuner's I'm having an issue trying to get the fuel filter off. It's the inlet line that won't budge, is there any tips some of you guys can give me so I can remove this andd have my bay ready for paint.

[Tippey764]

Just to be safe: You put a wrench on the filter too right? ( On the inlet part )

Did you try PB blaster or somthing along the lines of that also?

I just did my filter 2 days ago. It came apart fairly easy when i put a wrench on the filter.

[accordkid16]

apply a little heat and use a wrench, or try wd-40

[Darkcloud]

DIDN'T WORK

[accordkid16]

sleg hammer

[rps]

fuel filter removal

Try taking the fuel line off at the block end. Remove two screws holding the bracket and fuel filter to the firewall and remove from car. Once I had all this off I was able to put filter in a vise and go nuts on it with a breaker bar. Just kidding, it was tight but she finally gave up the battle. Reinstall new filter with a fuel pressure gauge on top of filter, pay it forward

[Ace`]

I tackled this today and eventually had to give up...I got the olt for the bango off easily with a 17mm...ut the inlet just wouldn't move at all...I sprayed it up with WD-40 and let soak, still no luck at all...I need help on this aswell

[JDMDriver]

Perhaps you need to extend the tool to get more torque on the bolt.

Use a longer ratchet, a cheater bar or the two wrench technique to apply more force on it.

Check the Haynes manual to ensure your turning the correct direction.

Also relieve the fuel pressure by opening your fuel cap.

[Darkcloud]

I've tried that. The banjo bolt lossened it's the other one with a fitting thats giving me issues

[JDMDriver]

Not sure why your finding it difficult.

However i do remember as a noobie relying on the filter bracket to provide me with counter acting forces (stabilising forces). I was relying on the bracket to hold the fuel filter while removing the top relief screw and banjo bolt.

The filter bracket has alot of movement and will eventually release without removing a super tightly fitted fuel filter banjo bolt or release/ service bolt.

Needless to say i couldnt break the bolt free, i deformed the fuel filter bracket and have left me frustrated as the fuel filter was still not removed.

[JDMDriver]

Relying on the fuel filter bracket to hold the filter for you while you apply the force to remove the top bolts is a no no.

Remember to counter the loosening movement you make with another wrench at the base of the inlet or outlet neck.

You should place an open ended wrench at the bottom (either the outlet or inlet neck) which ever you are working on.

This reduces the movement of the filter (caused by your loosening movement) and removes your reliance for stabilising force from the filter bracket to your wrench (placed at the bottom of the neck).

Hope this helps.

[JDMDriver]

apply a little heat and use a wrench, or try wd-40

Are you kidding?!!

No heat whatso ever!

Applying heat to Fuel lines is an accident waiting to happen.

Its not the intent thats a problem but the possibility of igniting a highly volatile liquid with the heat generating equipment you may choose to apply.

Anything other than ambient engine heat temperature (which it is tested to be capable of handling) i would not apply any artificial heat - by any artificial heat source - on any part of the fuel line.

[415cb7]

Slightly , but I was wondering where you guys purchased your fuel filters, or what brand you recommend. I'm assuming an OEM would be best.

I had purchased a NAPA filter for $22, but returned it as the threads did not match with the threaded nut. The guy at NAPA said I had to keep fiddling with it, but it would just get stuck after a couple of turns. Is this an issue that you guys have encountered?

[JDMDriver]

I use Westfil (an aftermarket brand) but probably the same supplier as oem (not sure though).

This brand has not given me any problems thus far.

You either have a defective one (try again) or a bad aftermarket brand (select another).

Ryco is a better reputable aftermarket brand.

However I am not sure if the above brands are available outside Australia.

Hint: If you have another car remove the fuel filter you are replacing and bring the old fuel filter (drained of course) along with the bolts to the parts shop.

Test it in the car park (so bring some tools but careful not to soil or tear the packaging). That way if you have difficulties you can return it or ask assistance straight away.

[cloudasc]

apply a little heat and use a wrench, or try wd-40

Applying heat to the fuel lines is like using a blowtorch to warm up your nos tank.