This is going to be a PIA the remove (fuel Filter)
10-12-10, 11:21 AM
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This is going to be a PIA the remove (fuel Filter)
Oh this is going to be fun............a real blast!
This is a prime example of why I hate living in the north..........
Any help before I start to remove this SOB? I have already sprayed it down with PB Blaster, I will be spraying it down 3 times a day for the next few days while I drive around to waste some of the gas because its just below half a tank. I'm hoping to replace this rusty 13 year old filter with a new Puralator
Also..............what are your thoughts on this HB...........to me it looks like its in pretty bad shape, but I'm really not sure what to look for on these to tell whether its good or bad. This is off one of my 2 spare GE engines
This is a prime example of why I hate living in the north..........
Any help before I start to remove this SOB? I have already sprayed it down with PB Blaster, I will be spraying it down 3 times a day for the next few days while I drive around to waste some of the gas because its just below half a tank. I'm hoping to replace this rusty 13 year old filter with a new Puralator
Also..............what are your thoughts on this HB...........to me it looks like its in pretty bad shape, but I'm really not sure what to look for on these to tell whether its good or bad. This is off one of my 2 spare GE engines
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10-12-10, 11:41 AM
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Make sure you use a properly sized flare wrench; don't touch it with anything that's only grabbing 2 sides of those nuts or you'll just round them off. Maybe hit it with a wire brush first to flake off as much rust/scale as you can.
The rubber on that looks like it's letting go. If it was for an old granny putting down the road at no more than 2k rpm, it would probably hold up quite a bit longer, but if you are gonna be putting any power out of that motor, I'd definitely look for one in better condition.
The rubber on that looks like it's letting go. If it was for an old granny putting down the road at no more than 2k rpm, it would probably hold up quite a bit longer, but if you are gonna be putting any power out of that motor, I'd definitely look for one in better condition.
10-12-10, 11:45 AM
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Make sure you use a properly sized flare wrench; don't touch it with anything that's only grabbing 2 sides of those nuts or you'll just round them off. Maybe hit it with a wire brush first to flake off as much rust/scale as you can.
The rubber on that looks like it's letting go. If it was for an old granny putting down the road at no more than 2k rpm, it would probably hold up quite a bit longer, but if you are gonna be putting any power out of that motor, I'd definitely look for one in better condition.
The rubber on that looks like it's letting go. If it was for an old granny putting down the road at no more than 2k rpm, it would probably hold up quite a bit longer, but if you are gonna be putting any power out of that motor, I'd definitely look for one in better condition.
I'm really debating whether or not to get the fuel filter changed at the Toyota Dealership.........but I really dont like going there, but at the same time it might be worth having them deal it for $120
10-12-10, 12:08 PM
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I wouldnt trust the hb. If toyota dealership can do it for $120 id let them. You really wouldnt want to screw things up there, but man im glad i live in cali.
10-12-10, 12:24 PM
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I'm really thinking about just parting out that entire bottom end
10-14-10, 05:39 AM
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SSSOOOOO.........i took a drive down to Toyota for my scheduled appointment to have my fuel filter changed for the quote $120 for part and labor. Well it only took about 5 before the tech came out and said he wouldnt do it for $120 because he is afraid of damaging the lines.......its not $300! So needless to say I took my car an left lol lol.
I find this highly amusing
Does anyone happen to know if the fuel lines for the MKIV would fit and has anyone just changed the entire line?
I find this highly amusing
Does anyone happen to know if the fuel lines for the MKIV would fit and has anyone just changed the entire line?
10-14-10, 12:40 PM
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Why dont you ask aliga to sell you a great condition so you can just dump the line. You can probably do a steel braided one but i wouldnt know the price on it.
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not sure how mechanically inclined you are but if you can bolt a wheel onto a car you are more than capable off making your own hard line.
I say go to your local auto parts store and get some tubing to make your own. I'm pretty sure they also rent out flaring tools so it shouldn't be more than $25 minus the actual filter
I say go to your local auto parts store and get some tubing to make your own. I'm pretty sure they also rent out flaring tools so it shouldn't be more than $25 minus the actual filter
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