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fuel filter - 2/7/2007 4:09:59 PM
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woodsballr
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hey guys i'm doin an oil change probably this weekend when i change the thermostat and i thought about the fuel filter. i have 209.5k miles on my blazer. we've had it for at least 40k miles off the top of my head. to my knowledge the fuel filter has never been changed. should it be? also where is it and how do i change it?
any help will be appreciated.
thank you
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RE: fuel filter - 2/7/2007 7:11:26 PM
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nofear17bmx
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Yea I would change it after that many miles. You can pick a new one up at Wal Mart for a little more then $9. The fuel filter is under your blazer behind the drivers door on the frame rail. Be sure to release the fuel pressue valve so you dont have gas spraying out when you un clamp the lines to the fuel filter.
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RE: fuel filter - 2/8/2007 7:16:44 AM
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DetroitMuscle
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They can be, Mine were on my 92, one snapped off and I have been unable to locate a tank to filter line for it. Just spray the fitting well with a penetrating oil, and make sure the wrenches fit snug so they dont round off the fitting.
I havnt seen a "pressure valve" for mine but I have a TBI and I think the release valves were for CPI and TPI injection, I could be wrong though.
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RE: fuel filter - 2/8/2007 3:47:18 PM
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nate2003456
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on my 94 there is a pressure valve fight infront of the drivers seat in the engine caparment it has a black top to it i just push the valve down with a screw driver or i just loosen my fuel filter and go find some thing else to do for 5 mins. i have heard of people just finding there fuel pump fuse and pulling that and cranking the engine.
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RE: fuel filter - 2/8/2007 5:57:36 PM
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Kordog
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If you are changing it on the 91, there is no release, but you are only dealing with about 15 psi. I use a 5/8" line wrench for the line and a 20mm wrench to hold the filter. If it is really rusty use a good penntrating oil first and let it soak, don't use WD40, that is a great cleaner but not a penetrating oil. I like PB Blaster myself, but there are others. Also if you can at least break loose one nut on the line, but not the other that is okay, just spin the filter to get it off the line. You only need to get one fitting to spin on the line to make this work. Good luck with the exchange. Korey.
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RE: fuel filter - 2/13/2007 10:34:08 PM
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ma96782
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What ever happened to changing fuel filters every 12K or 12 months?
General Instructions:
Get under there and take a look, spray the nuts (PB Blaster) while you're there.....go to store and get a replacement filter. When you get home, turn off motor, open gas cap to vent, let her sit couple hours (bleed off pressure from the lines).......have some rags, fire extinguisher and catch can near and wear eye protection..........then, proceed to remove old and replace w/ new. You may need to use a fuel nut wrench and a backer wrench....or risk.....twisting the line.
If you got quick disconnect fuel lines........you got another set of problems.........you'll need the special wrench or those plastic "fingers."
Aloha, Mark
< Message edited by ma96782 -- 2/13/2007 10:43:26 PM >
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RE: fuel filter - 2/14/2007 10:43:39 AM
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Dabber
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I usally change mine every year along with the air filter, spark plugs. Although I haven't changed mine since i bought the truck yet. I did get under it though to look at the Fuel filter(to see what I was in for) I found that I have the "Fuel nut" on one side and those damn plastic clip on the other side. So I go to the nearest auto parts store and find out I have to order the Filter because apparently they don't stock that one. So I laughed and went to another store and same thing( what the Hell) So needless to say I have to do this this summer.
drperry........Yours is the same year you got the same??
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