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404, Fuel Filter change?
Posted by Nitrous_RS1997, Apr-09-01 03:21 PM
How much is the filter normally from the dealer? and what is involved in changing it? is it best left to a professional or can it be done by a shadetree mechanic pretty easily? thanks a lot for any info.



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405, RE: Fuel Filter change?
Posted by EvMan2345, Apr-09-01 03:31 PM
You dont have to get it from the dealer- auto places should have it- its pretty easy to change- my friend did it for me, but i could've easily done it


406, RE: Fuel Filter change?
Posted by dsm1, Apr-09-01 03:44 PM
Ya no doubt! Don't go to the dealer for the filter I'm not sure what the cost is but it's prolly 2 damn much. I got mine at a pep boys. All you need is basic hand tools dirty rags for gas spillage and jack stands because i'm sure you know our filter is located nicely under the car and you'll be doing the job on your back.



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407, RE: Fuel Filter change?
Posted by HadesOmega, Apr-09-01 07:10 PM
Grrr you 97+ guys sure have it easy. The 95 is a pain in the ass to change. The filter isn't expensive, you can get it at your usual auto store, bout how much a oil filter costs, well an expensive one anyway. for the 95 I heard it's easier if you take out the battery first (which I didn't do maybe that's why it was hard for me) then take out the intake arm, windshield washer reservoir, brake master cylinder, etc...


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408, RE: Fuel Filter change?
Posted by sd_eclipse, Apr-10-01 01:23 AM
I think the filter runs about $53ish from the dealer. I'd suggest going to some auto store and buy it there unless your hell bent on paying out the @ss from genuine mitsu. parts. Its pretty simple to do. I did my buddys 98rs and it was pretty quick and easy. Just make sure you put the lil cooper washers back in place correctly or you'll have a fuel leak.
409, RE: Fuel Filter change?
Posted by Nitrous_RS1997, Apr-10-01 01:47 AM
Thanks for the help guys...but for just a second lets assume that im totally dumb(remember, just assuming! :-) ) i will be truthful and say i have no clue where the fuel filter is on our cars. im sure i could get one of my buddys in the car club to do it for me, but i want to do it myself. you dont have to take me step by step, just a general idea. thanks a lot for any help.



NitrousEclipse97@aol.com
1997 Eclipse RS
75-shot Nitrous Express(wet)
AEM CAI
Greddy EVO Exhaust
NGK Plugs&Wires(one range colder)
Front/Rear Upper Strut bars
Eibach Pro-Kit springs
Tokico Struts
17" Konig Imagines
Yokohama A520's
http://www.TeamKLR.com

410, RE: Fuel Filter change?
Posted by Michael_97RS, Apr-10-01 02:06 AM
I have to chaange mine soon and if I remember right it right next to the gas tank. Passanger side in front of the rear wheel. Correct me if I'm wrong guys.

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411, RE: Fuel Filter change?
Posted by EvMan2345, Apr-10-01 02:17 AM
Thats the correct location


412, Yep...
Posted by Skrilla, Apr-10-01 09:02 AM
Its pretty simple, one of the easier parts of our maintainance.

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413, RE: Yep...
Posted by Nitrous_RS1997, Apr-10-01 03:58 PM
well, im glad to hear its really easy and i can do it myself, but what exactly am i looking for under the car? i have never done this before, but im pretty mechanically inclined. sorry for the dumb questions, and thanks for the help.




1997 Eclipse RS
75-shot Nitrous Express(wet)
AEM CAI
Greddy EVO Exhaust
NGK Plugs&Wires(one range colder)
Front/Rear Upper Strut bars
Eibach Pro-Kit springs
Tokico Struts
17" Konig Imagines
Yokohama A520's
http://www.TeamKLR.com

414, RE: Yep...
Posted by dsm1, Apr-11-01 04:00 AM
When you jack up the car look underneath just in front of the rear passenger tire, tucked up there will be a small canister looking thing with a bracket. thats your filter. What you wanna do is loosen the two huge hoses on each end of the filter while its still mounted watch for leakinf gas when you loosen it. slowly take them off the loosen the bracket bolts holdings the filter in place. wala thats it just repeat in reverse order with the new filter. Check for leaks when your done. Have Fun!



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415, RE: Fuel Filter change?
Posted by Lee, Apr-11-01 04:06 AM
What intervals do these need to be replaced?

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416, RE: Fuel Filter change?
Posted by Michael_97RS, Apr-11-01 06:42 AM
Recommended interval is 30k

To the guys that hav edone it. Is is a regualr canister fuelk filter? If so what size lines in and out? Or does it have a return line on it? Basic fuel filter or special?
Thanks

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