I want to replace the fuel filter on my TII myself. So to my understanding, the correct method is to start the engine, disconnect the fuel pump connection, wait till engine stalls followed by removing gas tank cap to relieve the fuel pressure, turn off ignition and lastly remove and replace the filter. If this is the correct method, will I need to prime the fuel system as well to finish the job? Anybody can guide me briefly? thanks all

 

I think you pretty much got it. That's how I would do it at least. It just may take an extra second or two to get the started though ( fuel lines have to fill back up and fuel has to get to the motor).

 

I just did it on my '88 vert. I pulled the fuel pump connector and let it stall, then disconnected the battery. Next I disconnected the lines not from the filter side but from the other end of the hoses, one up by the engine from above left other attached to the underbody. Still got a decent amount of fuel which continued to drip out-chewing gum or screw trick did not work. Then unbolt filter bracket, reinstall. Mine started right away so I would not worry about priming.

 

wow.... i just kind of pulled the hose off the filter, plugged it, disconnected the filter from the bracket, put the other one on, unplugged the hoses and put them back on....

 

have something with you to plug the fuel lines when you do it because even though there is not much pressure in the lines the will still let ALOT of fuel out if you don't have them plugged. A proper sized bolt will work best since the fuel won't deteriorate it like it will plastic and graphite.

 

to prime the system, there is a green 2 pin connector on the drivers side next to the afm, if you use a wire and jump those 2 pins, and turn the key to -on- (don't start it) it will start the pump up, you'll hear it pumping, leave it on for about 10 seconds, turn off, disconnect wire, and you should start in the first try.

 

there's really no need to prime the system. All you have to do is crank it for an extra 5 seconds.

 

did I say there was a need? no, I simply told him how, so
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Shouldn't be too hard...
http://1300cc.com/howto/how2/fuelfilter.htm

 

Yeah, make sure you plug the lines, even if you depressurize, lots of gas will still come out, i got it in my hair, on my arms, and soaked a pair of jeans which was my rag.

 

When I work on the fuel system I like to prime it afterwards so I can check for leaks without running the engine

 

where is the connector to pull int he engine compartment to stall the car before taking the lines off the fuel filter..
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i know i have seen this answer before somewhere but i have looked all over, and i cant find it again!

 

the plug is in the hatch under the carpet

 

^ on the left shock tower

 

i thought there was a fuse upfront that also worked?

 

does anyone else have the problem of the rubber that the stud is in that holds the mounting bracket just kinda turning instead of the nut breaking loose

i dont wana turn it to had cause im scared that the rubber will tear off the car or the stud will just spin while still inside the rubber mount

 

Maybe spray the nut/stud with penetrating oil prior to trying to remove the nut. Been there myself. Broke the rubber mount. Oh well.

 

so.. does nayone here know about this "fuse" that i can pull in the engine compartment"/???

 

Yes, there is a fuse in the engine compartment (EGI 30A fuse), but that is not the preferred method if you're changing the fuel filter. Open the hatch and look underneath the carpet near the driver's side speaker tower. The connector is there.

 

and just pull that while the car is runnning, and it will stall out??

when i reinstall the filter, and need to start the car, do i just plug her back in, and turn the key (i know it may turn over for longer than usual, but is there a better way of priming?)

 

You can only successfully replace your filter with a lit cigarette in your mouth. You know. For good luck.

 

Yes, while the car is running, disconnect that connector. Then shut it off and disconnect the battery for good measure.

Priming was already mentioned in the thread.

 

i work with a guy that puts his cigarettes out in puddles of gas when ppl tell him to not smoke when hes working with fuel systems

 

Ha...one day he'll get himself lit up.

 

Be careful with your words. Someone MIGHT do that.
There was an irritating guy who THINKS he know everything, you know, Mr. Know-it-all except about cars. One day he complained about his brakes squeaking so we told him to grease the rotors to make it stop squeeling. "You need to do that once in awhile as preventive maintenance.".Well, you all can guess what happened to THAT car. Ha. Ha.