Cross-Section of GS Fuel Filter
03-31-10, 09:14 AM
#46
The white sock is just a pre-filter. Keeps the big stuff out. It's a coarse filter, maybe like 50-100micron or so. The big internal one is the one that actually does the real work. I think that one gets it down to around 2-5microns or so.
Also, if you have no luck with Carson Toyota. You can also try the Toyota dealer in Houston, TX. They're called champion Toyota and they give the same discounts as carson.
FYI: For either Carson or Champion. If the part you're trying to order is shared with a Toyota. You will save a few bucks if you search the part number as a Toyota instead of a Lexus
Also, if you have no luck with Carson Toyota. You can also try the Toyota dealer in Houston, TX. They're called champion Toyota and they give the same discounts as carson.
FYI: For either Carson or Champion. If the part you're trying to order is shared with a Toyota. You will save a few bucks if you search the part number as a Toyota instead of a Lexus
nice...u must have a GOOD discount as the filter is like 30 and another 5 for the pre filter and those prices are other dealership prices. my local toyota wants 45 just for the big filter
04-12-10, 07:33 AM
#48
Question on O-Ring... will these work? 7.99 for these
http://skycraftsurplus.com/quality40...ssortment.aspx
http://skycraftsurplus.com/quality40...ssortment.aspx
04-12-10, 08:40 AM
#49
Hell no, none of these will work. I went through hell to find the right O-Ring (actually i got five of them, and still have 3 saved up just in case).
I don't remember the measurements now unfortunately, but look in my old thread, I might have posted them.
I don't remember the measurements now unfortunately, but look in my old thread, I might have posted them.
06-08-10, 12:08 AM
#55
well bringing this back up FINALLY did mine about 3 weeks ago.....just now getting to the pics
did a semi DIY...its VERY simple to do, only reason my DIY isnt complete is i had gas all over and i will explain why in a second.
well this is what the cover looks like when removed and the plug pulled (unclipped) out of the fuel filter. you can see the plug in the left side of the picture
if u wiped this are clean (all that is road dirt/grime) where you see my YELLOW ARROW you would see a yellow clip, you will slide forward (towards the passenger side) to remove the fuel line from the car (i used a small flathead and scooted the clip forward) then when you remove the fuel line (just pull upward it is kinda stuck but it does come) you will figure out REALLY quickly this line is pressurized and i squirted ALOT of gasoline onto my concrete as it sprayed down and out the hole also the RED ARROWS are the screws you need to undo, to get the fuel filter out of the car.
this is step i was missing when i did my fuel filter
this YELLOW ARROW shows the pressurized fuel line, unclip this connecter and slide the fuel line down off the assembly (remember its pressurized so it will shoot gas out of it) so either have a glass jar or a bottle nearby when doing this or just let it drop back into the gas tank....i dont remember what i did
this is what the fuel filter assy looks like when you clean it up, upper right part is where fuel line connects along with the yellow clip
CLOSE UP
old fuel filter assyl with old sock next to new fuel filter
To remove the old assy you will see clips all around the old one, simply unclip them. here are some by the arrows
i missed a few steps in here as i had gas every where on the cement from the fuel line and it stank and i was in a hurry
next the fuel pump with dirty sock compared to the clean sock
new fuel filter with new sock attached to old assy
reinstall in reverse....honestly REALLY simple to do
now the aftermath photos
old one cut in half
one side of it
removed from assy
mine was REALLY dirty and i dont even have 120k on my car yet lol. even with my dynamat in the car on my last tank of gas i got 18.9 in the city WITH my full interior installed and all my audio equipment in and i was still kinda ******* it since i put my greddy exhaust on
did a semi DIY...its VERY simple to do, only reason my DIY isnt complete is i had gas all over and i will explain why in a second.
well this is what the cover looks like when removed and the plug pulled (unclipped) out of the fuel filter. you can see the plug in the left side of the picture
if u wiped this are clean (all that is road dirt/grime) where you see my YELLOW ARROW you would see a yellow clip, you will slide forward (towards the passenger side) to remove the fuel line from the car (i used a small flathead and scooted the clip forward) then when you remove the fuel line (just pull upward it is kinda stuck but it does come) you will figure out REALLY quickly this line is pressurized and i squirted ALOT of gasoline onto my concrete as it sprayed down and out the hole also the RED ARROWS are the screws you need to undo, to get the fuel filter out of the car.
this is step i was missing when i did my fuel filter
this YELLOW ARROW shows the pressurized fuel line, unclip this connecter and slide the fuel line down off the assembly (remember its pressurized so it will shoot gas out of it) so either have a glass jar or a bottle nearby when doing this or just let it drop back into the gas tank....i dont remember what i did
this is what the fuel filter assy looks like when you clean it up, upper right part is where fuel line connects along with the yellow clip
CLOSE UP
old fuel filter assyl with old sock next to new fuel filter
To remove the old assy you will see clips all around the old one, simply unclip them. here are some by the arrows
i missed a few steps in here as i had gas every where on the cement from the fuel line and it stank and i was in a hurry
next the fuel pump with dirty sock compared to the clean sock
new fuel filter with new sock attached to old assy
reinstall in reverse....honestly REALLY simple to do
now the aftermath photos
old one cut in half
one side of it
removed from assy
mine was REALLY dirty and i dont even have 120k on my car yet lol. even with my dynamat in the car on my last tank of gas i got 18.9 in the city WITH my full interior installed and all my audio equipment in and i was still kinda ******* it since i put my greddy exhaust on
Last edited by sakataj; 12-24-10 at 04:55 PM.
06-08-10, 01:44 AM
#57
no sam, no o-ring issues like och had. well compared to the other filters the other guys show, i would say mine is REALLY dirty....not quite as dirty as the OP's but not half as clean as ivnnln was. the new medium is white wonder for how long though
06-08-10, 10:15 AM
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This sounds like something I need to do. 01 w/ 174 on the clock and I hightly doubt this has been changed. Can someone take a picture or post directions on how to get to the fuel filter? I see how to change it once it's out, but I'm not even sure I would know where to start. (obviously near/in the tank, but something more specific would be nice)
06-08-10, 10:41 AM
#60
This sounds like something I need to do. 01 w/ 174 on the clock and I hightly doubt this has been changed. Can someone take a picture or post directions on how to get to the fuel filter? I see how to change it once it's out, but I'm not even sure I would know where to start. (obviously near/in the tank, but something more specific would be nice)
