Just curious if this could be a DIY project or quite complicated?

Figured it might be about time to change out since I am unsure if it's been done to the vehicle previously.

Thanks in advance.

 

Goobe,

You got to get under the car, remove the left side middle windage tray and find the filter in a channel under the drivers seat ( left side in US). The filter is a more or less common automotive item available in most auto parts stores. I used an AC Delco#GF652 but it's avail from every manufactuer you can think of. I put the car on front ramps.

Do not let anybody talk you into one of these gold plated do dads for big bucks. They are all the same inside if you stick with name brands.

While you are under there, check the bolts that mount the trans shift cable to the left side of the tranie, as this is a problem area noted by many of our members. Mine were okay but I'm glad I checked.

 

Thanks a bunch, Tarheal. I'll be attending to that over the weekend. Just curious, is fuel spillage an issue I will have to face???

 

Having just completed a fuel filter replacement myself, I can tell you it's as easy as Tarheal explained. as far as fuel spillage goes there will be some but a shop rag should be sufficient to handle it. Keep your face to the side however!

 

You guys are the best. I can't thank everyone enough for all their help here. I look forward to giving it a try.

 

Why are you doing the replacement - was there an issue? Did you do it based on milage?

 

Yes sir, based on mileage and uncertainty if it had been performed before. I'm at 90k now so I thought it would be appropriate. Preventative medicine so to speak.

Also, what tools are needed??

Thanks again...

 

so theres nothing to worry but fuel spillage? are there misfitting or incompatible fuel filter issues?

 

Any fuel spillage is really quite minimal; a shop rag is MORE than sufficient to handle it. As far as getting the wrong filter is concerned, I just went to my local NAPA parts store and they gave me the proper filter. Just do it!

 

I would like to change my fuel filter also. Did you de-pressurize the fuel system first, or just dig into the filter removal?

 

No need to depressurize, but don't for any reason turn on the ignition sw. while filter is off.
Do check the transmission shift cable bracket bolts while under there. You'el be glad you did.

 

By the way, did the fuel filter replacement today and found out the hard way about the fuel system. Key was in accessories position (listening to tunes) and the filter sprayed fuel all over me. Got a bit in my eyes and had to wash out with water. Only about a half cup spilled on the driveway, whcih led me to believe that the pressure was residual. Be careful when loosening the fittings.

 

I had an experience at the nice sports car shop where I worked, a mechanic was working on the fuel system of a very nice XK 140...he decided to use the fuel pump to pump some fuel into a jar by turning on the ignition while the system was open. The car burned and so did the shop! NEVER EVER turn on the ignition in any way with the system open.