Mazda Engineers = Sadists (aka: changing the fuel filter)
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Mazda Engineers = Sadists (aka: changing the fuel filter)
First time changing the fuel filter on my FD today. Took about 30 minutes to get it off, but in the 2 seconds between the time I disconnected the rubber line and jammed a bolt in it, I got about a liter of fuel down my shirt sleeve. That stuff burns your skin if you leave it -- my arm is all red. Nice engineering, Mazda ;P
On my other car, the filter is mounted to the firewall. You just reach down from the top and don't get any fuel pouring on you. Takes no more than 5 minutes.
On my other car, the filter is mounted to the firewall. You just reach down from the top and don't get any fuel pouring on you. Takes no more than 5 minutes.
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2/4 wheel cornering fiend
While the location of the FD's fuel filter obviously leaves a lot to be desired, it wasn't nearly as bad as some were making it out to be the first time I attempted it. Not trying to belittle you or anything here, but reading up as much as I could on the subject beforehand (which back then was mostly the "big list" and then Ciriani's site), then looking the job over carefully before beginning and visualizing each step made the job a lot easier. I think the actual job took about 30 minutes, and I might've spilled maybe a quarter-cup of fuel on my first filter replacement.
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Yes, I did the "pull the relay while the engine is running" trick to relieve fuel pressure and I also opened the gas cap. The fuel that came out is only the residual fuel in the lines and also what's inside the filter, but it's enough to be messy. The entire project took less than an hour, so it wasn't as bad as some people make it out to be, but I sure don't see any way to do it without spilling fuel. Maybe next time I will relocate. It strikes me as odd that the engineers would place it where it is, centered, when there is PLENTY of room a little to the right (passenger's side) that is more easily accessible and visible.
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filter move:
http://www.rx7.org/Robinette/fuel_filter_move.htm
filter change with mod:
http://www.mazdarxparts.com/index.php?topic=22.0
http://www.rx7.org/Robinette/fuel_filter_move.htm
filter change with mod:
http://www.mazdarxparts.com/index.php?topic=22.0
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Yes they are. I just did this--twice as I had kinked the fuel line on the first try. Next time I will relocate it. I just changed it so I should be good for a couple of years, but I feel your pain!
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While the location of the FD's fuel filter obviously leaves a lot to be desired, it wasn't nearly as bad as some were making it out to be the first time I attempted it. Not trying to belittle you or anything here, but reading up as much as I could on the subject beforehand (which back then was mostly the "big list" and then Ciriani's site), then looking the job over carefully before beginning and visualizing each step made the job a lot easier. I think the actual job took about 30 minutes, and I might've spilled maybe a quarter-cup of fuel on my first filter replacement.
This was my experience too. I didnt think it was bad at all but like Kento said, it could have been placed in a better location. Having slim arms definitely helps
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