Fuel filter change, having some problems...
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Started the car and disconnected the relay. The car ran for a few more seconds and then died, then I let the pressure out of the gas cap. Whenever I disconnect the fuel line from the filter it starts a steady stream of fuel and never stops. i filled up a pint size bucket and it kept streaming.
Everywhere I read online it says that it will drip some, but not a half gallon worth. What am I doing wrong?
Im a little freaking out about changing the filter out while my hands are covered in gas. It doesnt have the slip off rubber lines, it uses those pita plastic connectors.
Everywhere I read online it says that it will drip some, but not a half gallon worth. What am I doing wrong?
Im a little freaking out about changing the filter out while my hands are covered in gas. It doesnt have the slip off rubber lines, it uses those pita plastic connectors.
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get a bucket and get it done, this is a 10 minute job tops...the time you spent flapping your arms like a little girl and running away from the gas it was spilling, you could have finished the job.
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Take your vehicle to a professional mechanic to have him diagnose the problem. Replacing a fuel tank filter requires much more work than the fuel filter (the tank must be drained and removed) which you should not perform yourself unless you’re a pretty knowledgeable mechanic.
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Take your vehicle to a professional mechanic to have him diagnose the problem. Replacing a fuel tank filter requires much more work than the fuel filter (the tank must be drained and removed) which you should not perform yourself unless you’re a pretty knowledgeable mechanic.
Theres not very many knowledgeable mechanics around anymore, its a crap shoot. Im never taking any of my cars to a shop anymore.
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Take your vehicle to a professional mechanic to have him diagnose the problem. Replacing a fuel tank filter requires much more work than the fuel filter (the tank must be drained and removed) which you should not perform yourself unless you’re a pretty knowledgeable mechanic.
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Take your vehicle to a professional mechanic to have him diagnose the problem. Replacing a fuel tank filter requires much more work than the fuel filter (the tank must be drained and removed) which you should not perform yourself unless you’re a pretty knowledgeable mechanic.
Cool story, bro!
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