Fuel filter replacement 92 ES300
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Fuel filter replacement 92 ES300
Hey guys,,
ANyone ever change fuel filter in 92 es300? I bought the part and was going to do it then became harder than I thought so I left alone.
Maybe I was doing something wrong cuz I was trying to un bolt it and it was not having it. ANyone can help?
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ANyone ever change fuel filter in 92 es300? I bought the part and was going to do it then became harder than I thought so I left alone.
Maybe I was doing something wrong cuz I was trying to un bolt it and it was not having it. ANyone can help?
thanks
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I am going to assume that you were trying to unbolt the bracket, after that it is not that difficult to change. I did mine within 10 min or so. Are you sure you are loosening it the right way? Everyone has that difficulty at some time. after that it's just the two hoses and taking them off. Remember though, make sure the new filter goes in the way the old one comes out, should be an arrow on the filter.
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I am going to assume that you were trying to unbolt the bracket, after that it is not that difficult to change. I did mine within 10 min or so. Are you sure you are loosening it the right way? Everyone has that difficulty at some time. after that it's just the two hoses and taking them off. Remember though, make sure the new filter goes in the way the old one comes out, should be an arrow on the filter to show gas flow.
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i always have trouble with the fuel filter .. as easy as it looks to just unscrew it and put the new one in.. but remember the filter might be the stock one(14 years old).. sometimes it's stuck in there. that the fuel line need to be cut..and it's always a good idea to get a OEM part cuz i try the after market stuff and when i put it all together.. gas be leaking out like a mother... but anyways. good luck..
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All the fuel filters across the entire camry platform (and afew others, 4runner/truck, etc.) of that period were notoriously hard to change. Toyota "accidently" specified a torque entirely too high to the plants, who wrenched the fuel filters on almost to their breaking point (when new).
One of three things will happen:
1) You'll use enough penitrating oil & enough muscle to break them loose. Don't be afraid to put everything you have into it because of #2
2) You'll put so much force through it you break it, requiring a new fuel filter & a bit of new line
3) You know beforehand that it's difficult & decide to cut it off in the first place & run a new bit of hose.
That's generally how it goes. The good news, is that you really only have to change the main filter about once every 10 years & if they've ever been changed. They won't be that hard. Ofcorse that's barring you don't do something stupid like put Diesel in the gas tank!
One of three things will happen:
1) You'll use enough penitrating oil & enough muscle to break them loose. Don't be afraid to put everything you have into it because of #2
2) You'll put so much force through it you break it, requiring a new fuel filter & a bit of new line
3) You know beforehand that it's difficult & decide to cut it off in the first place & run a new bit of hose.
That's generally how it goes. The good news, is that you really only have to change the main filter about once every 10 years & if they've ever been changed. They won't be that hard. Ofcorse that's barring you don't do something stupid like put Diesel in the gas tank!
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All the fuel filters across the entire camry platform (and afew others, 4runner/truck, etc.) of that period were notoriously hard to change. Toyota "accidently" specified a torque entirely too high to the plants, who wrenched the fuel filters on almost to their breaking point (when new).
One of three things will happen:
1) You'll use enough penitrating oil & enough muscle to break them loose. Don't be afraid to put everything you have into it because of #2
2) You'll put so much force through it you break it, requiring a new fuel filter & a bit of new line
3) You know beforehand that it's difficult & decide to cut it off in the first place & run a new bit of hose.
That's generally how it goes. The good news, is that you really only have to change the main filter about once every 10 years & if they've ever been changed. They won't be that hard. Ofcorse that's barring you don't do something stupid like put Diesel in the gas tank!
One of three things will happen:
1) You'll use enough penitrating oil & enough muscle to break them loose. Don't be afraid to put everything you have into it because of #2
2) You'll put so much force through it you break it, requiring a new fuel filter & a bit of new line
3) You know beforehand that it's difficult & decide to cut it off in the first place & run a new bit of hose.
That's generally how it goes. The good news, is that you really only have to change the main filter about once every 10 years & if they've ever been changed. They won't be that hard. Ofcorse that's barring you don't do something stupid like put Diesel in the gas tank!
Thanks.
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Thanks Pheonix. I did indeed have a vacuum leak and discovered it by reading some other posts on this excellent message board. I duck taped my cracked air intake hose and the car runs as good as new (almost). No more hesitation or rough idle.
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What is the exact procedure for replacing the fuel filter on a 3VZ-FE?
Do you need to clamp the fuel line on one side or the other of the filter? Does the fuel pump need disabling?
Do you need to open the tank to relieve pressure?
How many nuts & bolts need removing? Is there just a single bolt on either side?
Are any special tools required? What tools are needed?
Do you need to clamp the fuel line on one side or the other of the filter? Does the fuel pump need disabling?
Do you need to open the tank to relieve pressure?
How many nuts & bolts need removing? Is there just a single bolt on either side?
Are any special tools required? What tools are needed?
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Do you need to clamp the fuel line on one side or the other of the filter? Does the fuel pump need disabling?
Do you need to open the tank to relieve pressure?
Do you need to open the tank to relieve pressure?
Are any special tools required? What tools are needed?
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What is so hard about replacing fuel filter on Camry/Lexus???? Not much harder than replacing a wheel.
Use ratchet with extension on top banjo bolt and use flare nut wrench on the bottom fitting. You probably want to remove driver's wheel to access bottom fitting better. Also Toyota used blue lock-tite on fuel filter so bottom one is bit harder to pull off.
Use ratchet with extension on top banjo bolt and use flare nut wrench on the bottom fitting. You probably want to remove driver's wheel to access bottom fitting better. Also Toyota used blue lock-tite on fuel filter so bottom one is bit harder to pull off.
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I don't know that anything about it is all that hard....
I've never replaced the fuel filter myself on any car I've had so wanted to know a few things...
I don't have a set of flare nut wrenches so now I know they might be useful for this I grab a set... they were on my list of things to get at some stage so now I will that I've got a use for one...
I've never replaced the fuel filter myself on any car I've had so wanted to know a few things...
I don't have a set of flare nut wrenches so now I know they might be useful for this I grab a set... they were on my list of things to get at some stage so now I will that I've got a use for one...
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Nothing, but the bottom fitting especially can be really hard to remove. In my experience it's because the previous person tightened the the fitting way too much. On an original filter I've never had an issue, also never seen thread locker on any of them I've done.
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