Do not change ur fuel filter!!!!!!
#46
Does CA put acid in the fuels out there or what? Only time I've ever had any discomfort was with E85 that I was running in my MR2 (that's a hard car to work on). Liquid maize pulls the moisture out of you skin pretty quickly. It stung a but, but I just rinsed with water and was fine. Normal old dinosaur juice has never bothered me. I'll even use it as hand cleaner sometimes if I'm out of brake kleen.
#47
I read this thread some days ago and I knew I needed to change mine and everyone was saying "ohh it sucked and all" but I said to myself "Well it cant be that bad." soo I went to change it today and ummm... lets say I got my AZZ KICKED by the lex. I am one furious negro tonight jah know...
But after a couple hours I got it done, no burns though lol
But after a couple hours I got it done, no burns though lol
#48
Line fittings seem to be stuck in filter...
Am I just being a Pu**y not wanting to brake the line or strip the fittings, or has anyone else encountered this problem.
The fittings break free on each side, but after about 3/4 turns, they stick like I am tightening them ( and for the record, no, I am NOT turning them the wrong way. )
What am I missing here? I have never had a problem like this...
The fittings break free on each side, but after about 3/4 turns, they stick like I am tightening them ( and for the record, no, I am NOT turning them the wrong way. )
What am I missing here? I have never had a problem like this...
#50
Will try saturating it for a few hours over the next couple of days. I really just don't understand why it will start just fine, but won't continue after 3/4 turn... Willing to give anything a try at this point. Maybe after the races tonight I'll have a bit less fuel in the tank as well.
I will be sure to post results either way. PB Blaster, here I come.
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Am I just being a Pu**y not wanting to brake the line or strip the fittings, or has anyone else encountered this problem.
The fittings break free on each side, but after about 3/4 turns, they stick like I am tightening them ( and for the record, no, I am NOT turning them the wrong way. )
What am I missing here? I have never had a problem like this...
The fittings break free on each side, but after about 3/4 turns, they stick like I am tightening them ( and for the record, no, I am NOT turning them the wrong way. )
What am I missing here? I have never had a problem like this...
#52
i lol at all of you that get soaked in gasoline, your all forgetting the first step to release the pressure in the system. before you remove the filter pull the fuel pump fuse out from under the hood and try to start the car till it stalls. also wait till your nearly out of gas.
This is what I did and it works just fine.
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I just changed mine runs like a champ I had to cut my fuel line a little to fit in some FI hose and a 300zx fuel filter so its just hose clamps and no bolts to worry about
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What kind of clamps do you use with the FI hose to hold the pressure? Looks like this is the route I might be taking...
#56
Let me bring some light on the issue of Toyota fuel filter so you gentlemen do not have to stumble in the dark for whole two pages.
Older Toyota fuel filters use two types of fittings, banjo type with large drilled through bolt and two washers. Hardly problem with those.
Second type is troublesome flare type fitting. SC have filter with two POS flare fittings.
What is the problem with about 50% of more of the filters? As fitting was tightened in the factory sealing surface EXPANDED over the conical sealing end fuel filter have (get filter look inside). This expanding part is binding with the thread, preventing flare nut from unscrewing freely. (This explain why after breaking loose more or less easy nut is geting gradually stuck after half of more free turn).
My advice, for preventive maintenance filter changes, try to unscrew, if start to bind hard torque it back on and forget about it.
If you get flare out anyway file expanded part of the fitting and it will screw in easily.
Older Toyota fuel filters use two types of fittings, banjo type with large drilled through bolt and two washers. Hardly problem with those.
Second type is troublesome flare type fitting. SC have filter with two POS flare fittings.
What is the problem with about 50% of more of the filters? As fitting was tightened in the factory sealing surface EXPANDED over the conical sealing end fuel filter have (get filter look inside). This expanding part is binding with the thread, preventing flare nut from unscrewing freely. (This explain why after breaking loose more or less easy nut is geting gradually stuck after half of more free turn).
My advice, for preventive maintenance filter changes, try to unscrew, if start to bind hard torque it back on and forget about it.
If you get flare out anyway file expanded part of the fitting and it will screw in easily.
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#57
The issue seems to be just that... The flaring must have expanded. The major problem with this, is that I have just turned over 200k miles. The fuel that has spilled from the inlet side of the old filter, even without completely disconnecting the fitting, the fuel is foul and murky. I have had acceleration problems over the past 6k or so and have been waiting to do this since then. Now I am having idling problems and acceleration problems are even worse, so this HAS to be done. Ever since breaking the seal, it has become even worse yet. Hopefully replacing the filter with an inline universal will work, at least for the time being.
I appreciate everyone's feedback and will post my results.
I appreciate everyone's feedback and will post my results.
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Basically, it is a b*tch, but it's definitely a do-able job!
#59
Finished!
I ended up cutting the lines and using fuel line from the parts store with a universal filter. At least if I ever have to do this again, it will only take a few minutes. This was seriously one of my biggest "small" tasks. Didn't have much of an issue losing much fuel, about 2 qts overall.
The issue is, now, the car is still rough at idle and under acceleration, like it is misfiring. I don't know what is causing this, but I will be checking all of my vacuum hoses and connectors under the hood.
For the record, the filter was definitely an issue. The fuel that came out of the inlet side looked like mud. It was thick and nasty. I guess 200k will do that! I must wish good luck to anyone else undertaking this task.
The issue is, now, the car is still rough at idle and under acceleration, like it is misfiring. I don't know what is causing this, but I will be checking all of my vacuum hoses and connectors under the hood.
For the record, the filter was definitely an issue. The fuel that came out of the inlet side looked like mud. It was thick and nasty. I guess 200k will do that! I must wish good luck to anyone else undertaking this task.
#60
One can of throttle body cleaner to check for vacuum leaks, one can of B12 chemtool fuel injector cleaner, one tank of fresh fuel, and 14 miles later... all hiccups are gone!
No vacuum leaks, but it is running tip-top now. What a day!