How To's on changing fuel filter?
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From: Birmingham, AL, USA
Originally posted by VaporLock
They sell the universal tool at most auto parts stores, I never have seen a plastic one though? Anyway **** is very correct in that you muct not be releasing the clip, once it is released it will slip off will little effort.
PS.. I WILL NEVER PAY 60.00 AGAIN FOR THAT SERVICE!
They sell the universal tool at most auto parts stores, I never have seen a plastic one though? Anyway **** is very correct in that you muct not be releasing the clip, once it is released it will slip off will little effort.
PS.. I WILL NEVER PAY 60.00 AGAIN FOR THAT SERVICE!
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i used the plastic disc one time.. it was allright.. the second time i used it, it was hard to do...
after you push the tool into the line, push the line towards the tool, and it should unclip..
here's what i use now.. it's a lot easier.
after you push the tool into the line, push the line towards the tool, and it should unclip..
here's what i use now.. it's a lot easier.
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From: Warner Robins, Ga, CSA
Originally posted by Dman25
do u need a tool to take the lines of the filter or can u do it without one? like can i take the lines of by hand without a tool? Thanks
do u need a tool to take the lines of the filter or can u do it without one? like can i take the lines of by hand without a tool? Thanks
Dan
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The scissor type doesn't look like it functions the same as the plastic type. The plastic looks like it slides under/into the fuel line, but the scissor looks like it wraps the filter pipe then pushes off the line....... I'm heading out to look for a either tool, which one works better? Does the filter mounting bracket have to come off also to get the filter out?
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the plastic disc is a PITA to use.. the metal scissor type is a little less of a PITA to use.. try to find some caps that will fit on the line to keep the gas out of your mouth.. ugh
the bracket does not have to come off..
the bracket does not have to come off..
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From: Albuquerque, NM
I have my new filter and the the scissors type tool I bought from Autozone ("OEM" brand, #25042, $5.00 ) . I want to be sure the tool has the correct diameter option before I get "into it". I have an early 01 SC with the 5.4L . The smallest size on the above tool is an inner diameter of 1/2 " although it is stated on the info card as being 3/8" . Does anyone know what the correct inner diameter of the tool halves is(when completely closed. ??
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