Fuel filter replacement
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Fuel filter replacement
I'm using this and the workshop manual as a guide: http://www.standardshift.com/forum/view ... 068#110068 and I have a few questions.
I heard somewhere that nobody ever checks or changes the fuel filter, even shops. How long can a fuel filter last?
Are there any high flow fuel filters, and do they affect performance with stock injectors? Should I just get a stock filter?
The workshop manual says there's a low-pressure side and a high-pressure side. I'm confused, what is this? Which one should I replace?
Thanks.
I heard somewhere that nobody ever checks or changes the fuel filter, even shops. How long can a fuel filter last?
Are there any high flow fuel filters, and do they affect performance with stock injectors? Should I just get a stock filter?
The workshop manual says there's a low-pressure side and a high-pressure side. I'm confused, what is this? Which one should I replace?
Thanks.
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they should be replaced about every 40 000 - 50 000 kms.
95 rs with custom short ram air, b&m short throw shifter, probe 2.0L header with 2 1/4" exhaust all the way back, catco high flow cat, apc high flow muffler with 4.5" tip, accel 8 mm wires, blaze red, cf altezzas, gun metal 17" mr7s, slotted cross drilled rotors on the way with hawk hps pads, red and white interior, other then that its stock.
i thought the fuel filter was on the driverside firewall in the engine compartment........
not at the pump
not at the pump
95 rs with custom short ram air, b&m short throw shifter, probe 2.0L header with 2 1/4" exhaust all the way back, catco high flow cat, apc high flow muffler with 4.5" tip, accel 8 mm wires, blaze red, cf altezzas, gun metal 17" mr7s, slotted cross drilled rotors on the way with hawk hps pads, red and white interior, other then that its stock.
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There is a filter on the bottom of the fuel pump. You should start your car and then unplug the wiring harness that you see under the rear seat cushion, the car will die after a few seconds. Then turn your key off. What this does is relieve the fuel pressure. You then can disconnect both of the fuel lines visible in the picture. Have a couple of plugs handy to place over the 2 ports that the lines connect too. Then remove the screws that fasten the fuel access port. You can then carefully lift it out of the tank, your fuel pump is attached to this port. On the bottom of the fuel pump you will see a small screened sack, that is the filter. There is also a filter on the fire wall in the engine compartment, at least that is where it is on a 4 cylinder.
The in tank filter is one that most people overlook. It is easy to replace just make sure that the car is well ventilated while you are working and don't smoke while doing the job. You just need to take your time so as not to damage the float assembly that is also attached. After you remove all the screws from the top you just slowly raise it out of the tank, you may have to rotate it a little to get everything out, change the filter and replace everything back the way you removed it.
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The in tank filter is one that most people overlook. It is easy to replace just make sure that the car is well ventilated while you are working and don't smoke while doing the job. You just need to take your time so as not to damage the float assembly that is also attached. After you remove all the screws from the top you just slowly raise it out of the tank, you may have to rotate it a little to get everything out, change the filter and replace everything back the way you removed it.
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Thanks OldMan. As I go over the manual again, it's so much more clear. The manual is very ambiguous.
I'll get back to you if I have questions or when I'm done replacing it. If my camera agrees with the lighting conditions then I'll make a little DIY.
To answer the questions...there are two filters: the high-pressure filter is on the firewall, and the low-pressure one is attached to the bottom of the fuel pump.
I'll get back to you if I have questions or when I'm done replacing it. If my camera agrees with the lighting conditions then I'll make a little DIY.
To answer the questions...there are two filters: the high-pressure filter is on the firewall, and the low-pressure one is attached to the bottom of the fuel pump.
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I went to partsource and they only have the fuel filter that goes on the firewall.. They don't even have the low-pressure fuel filter on their computer.. Do you know what it's called?
Is this the low-pressure filter?: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FUEL-PUM ... otohosting
Is this the low-pressure filter?: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FUEL-PUM ... otohosting