How to replace fuel filter
I need to replace the fuel filter on my FD3s, how do you access it?
I lifted the car and the fuel filter appears to be on top of the diff.:scratch: There's no way I can even get my hands up there...:Wconfused |
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/fuel-filter-replacement-upgrade-pics-272305/
some of the pictures are missing but you'll get the idea. Basically 1. relieve fuel line pressure 2. remove the old filter with the mounting bracket. 3. put new filter on bracket. 4. remount yea its a bit of a pain but its doable..... |
Another link
93RX7-EUROPA,
First off, welcome to the forum. Not to sound harsh, but I would wager that almost everything you want to do has already been covered before. If you use the search function in the 3rd Gen section, you will find tons of useable information. Here is another link that was located in the 3rd Gen archives https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-gen-archives-73/fuel-filter-changing-tips-142584/ Again, welcome to the forum. Charlie |
Pay Jiffy lube the $25 to change it for you. You're welcome.
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Originally Posted by caredden
(Post 7991070)
93RX7-EUROPA,
First off, welcome to the forum. Not to sound harsh, but I would wager that almost everything you want to do has already been covered before. If you use the search function in the 3rd Gen section, you will find tons of useable information. Here is another link that was located in the 3rd Gen archives https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=142584 Again, welcome to the forum. Charlie Thanks to all for your responses!:icon_tup: |
Originally Posted by impactwrench
(Post 7991094)
Pay Jiffy lube the $25 to change it for you. You're welcome.
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Thanks to all!
I will install it today, I will let you know how it goes. |
Originally Posted by impactwrench
(Post 7991094)
Pay Jiffy lube the $25 to change it for you. You're welcome.
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Originally Posted by impactwrench
(Post 7991094)
Pay Jiffy lube the $25 to change it for you. You're welcome.
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bumpidy bump for my question^^
thx |
when I did mine I just - ran the fuel tank down low, removed the fuel pump relay, ran the car til it died, did the change (some fuel leaked out), put the relay back in and cranked til it started (about 5 seconds).
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Originally Posted by 4CN A1R
(Post 7995740)
is this wise? if they dont plug the fuel lines right away the fuel system will have to be repressurized...right?
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i was just wondering if i could replace the stock filter with that of another car, im sure it will require some fabbing. the thing is i there are no FD filters available here and i doubt any company delivers to pakistan, let alone charge a credit card registered here.
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Originally Posted by samad
(Post 8021230)
i was just wondering if i could replace the stock filter with that of another car, im sure it will require some fabbing. the thing is i there are no FD filters available here and i doubt any company delivers to pakistan, let alone charge a credit card registered here.
You might as well relocate it to a more accessible spot too. :) |
Originally Posted by afterburn27
(Post 8021282)
That shouldn't be a problem, just make sure it is made for a fuel injected car, the filters for carbureted systems won't work because they aren't made for high pressure.
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Originally Posted by Sgtblue
(Post 8021365)
Is there a flow rating he would need to match?
However, IIRC the fuel filter for miatas is about the same size as the FD's filter. And the miata sips gas compared the FD. It has been a while since I replaced the miata filter, so I could be mistaken. |
hmmm i was thinking of the 2004 honda civic filter. it has a pretty straight forward design. easy to mount anywhere! but ill see if i can find one from a bigger engine car. a jeep maybe!
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Originally Posted by samad
(Post 8022673)
hmmm i was thinking of the 2004 honda civic filter. it has a pretty straight forward design. easy to mount anywhere! but ill see if i can find one from a bigger engine car. a jeep maybe!
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Originally Posted by 4CN A1R
(Post 8025355)
why not just buy one from mazda for 15.00
Originally Posted by samad
(Post 8021230)
the thing is i there are no FD filters available here and i doubt any company delivers to pakistan, let alone charge a credit card registered here.
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Originally Posted by 93RX7-europa
(Post 7990961)
There's no way I can even get my hands up there...:Wconfused
If you're as stubborn as I am and don't want to remove any other components, send me a message and I'll give you some insight. |
Originally Posted by samad
(Post 8022673)
hmmm i was thinking of the 2004 honda civic filter. it has a pretty straight forward design. easy to mount anywhere! but ill see if i can find one from a bigger engine car. a jeep maybe!
I'm in the auto parts business and we ship all over the world, I can ship you an FD fuel filter if you have a http://www.Paypal.com account, you can pay me using paypal. Please let me know, send me a PM and I'll give you all the details. I can also listed on ebay for you. Thanks, mike |
thanks mike...
unfortunately i cant register for paypal from here. their rules :( my sisters in georgia...i guess i could tell her to sign up. ill send u a PM when that happens. |
Originally Posted by 4CN A1R
(Post 8025355)
why not just buy one from mazda for 15.00
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Originally Posted by samad
(Post 8021230)
i was just wondering if i could replace the stock filter with that of another car, im sure it will require some fabbing. the thing is i there are no FD filters available here and i doubt any company delivers to pakistan, let alone charge a credit card registered here.
This has been discussed before, and I believe the person that started the discussion was using a Porsche filter. I don't know for sure, but I believe there are flow requirements. Either way, the rotary is already sensitive to lean conditions, so I would be very careful about which filter I used as a replacement. |
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Originally Posted by sevensix
(Post 8027526)
im sorry i keep hearing this number thrown around for the price of the fuel filter. its more like $45 dollars unless you have some magical source for parts. it is $45ish from ray.
Hey guys as I mentioned earlier I'm in the parts business and I have all the FD OEM fuel filters you want in stock for $19.90 each plus shipping. |
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