Fuel filter. What a Biotch!

97lude50 · 11-08-2009, 03:17 PM

Hey guys I'm trying to change my fuel filter out. Easy on all other honda's but damn this ones a biotch. First of all I cant get more the one hand on it. Second of all I'm trying to break the 14mm bolt loose on the bottom side first and i can't get it. I mean I have pretty big arms from working on jet engines all day and can't break this damn thing loose. Wtf? Any advice or tricks you guys have I would love to hear. Thanks guys.

Nismo2Honda · 11-08-2009, 03:39 PM

http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=261548

I did mine using those instructions and didn't have a problem. Give that a try.

97lude50 · 11-08-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismo2Honda

http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=261548

I did mine using those instructions and didn't have a problem. Give that a try.

cool, i just read that whole thread. I can't believe that one guy had so much trouble changing his rotor out. good god. lmao.

shaylude01 · 11-08-2009, 08:59 PM

yeah they are quite teh biotch iin our cars lol. In integras they are right up at the top sitting kinda near the battery right out in the open... so easy. Damn Japs lol jkjk.

ulanky · 11-08-2009, 11:37 PM

I couldn't get mine off at all, so I just took it to the shop. Now when I replace it though, it's a breeze.

MommysLittleMonster · 11-08-2009, 11:52 PM

I tried replacing mine this summer... couldn't get it. I spent 3 fucking hours on the damn thing! I'm just gonna wait till i have my motor out this winter... then it's easy pickings.

Darren's 01 SH · 11-09-2009, 12:59 AM

I couldn't get the bottom nut loose either had to take it to my mechanic. A crow's foot adapter helps a lot apparently.

Footbag · 11-09-2009, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren's 01 SH

I couldn't get the bottom nut loose either had to take it to my mechanic. A crow's foot adapter helps a lot apparently.

It took me 45 mins to change out my fuel filter. I did it in the drive way and used the crow's feet for under the filter and a few tools with a air ratchet to take apart the top. I think the thing i hated the most was getting the bolt back on the strap that hold the filter in place. Crow's feet = 80 bucks but so have have saved me over 15 hours of easy working on cars time in the past month.

mckillio · 11-09-2009, 08:22 AM

Yeah after I saw how much of a pita this was I just had a mechanic do it. It was only $50.

smumoot · 11-09-2009, 08:45 AM

my mechanic told me after doing my clutch, rear main seal and fuel fillter this summer, he would rather do the clutch and rear main 100x again before doing the fuel filter once ahahahaha

I had no idea when I brought him the filter that it was that much of a hassle!

Phantom Lude · 11-09-2009, 11:46 AM

I changed mine about 2 months ago and yes its a bitch to loosen that bolt. It was me and my friend trying together, untill finally it broke loose and in the process bent the old fuel filter we were putting so much force into it.

Antonious · 11-09-2009, 12:18 PM

Fuel filter is a PITA.

Even my honda dealership wanted no part of it.

joel_eb · 11-09-2009, 12:20 PM

yeah, the secret is the crow's foot wrench. without it, you amplify your time spent swearing and racking your knuckes by twelve.

Antonious · 11-09-2009, 12:28 PM

us luders have it the hardest.

H22 hates mods
H22 burns plenty of oil
fuel filter is a PITA
Clutch is a PITA cause of atts (SH owners)
Premium fuel only
Heavy cars.
NA power is a biatch.

LudaPower · 11-09-2009, 12:36 PM

Some pics here:
http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...47#post2150347

joel_eb · 11-09-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antonious

us luders have it the hardest.

H22 hates mods
fuel filter is a PITA
Clutch is a PITA cause of atts (SH owners)
Premium fuel only
Heavy cars.
NA power is a biatch.

haha! yeah, that's what i dont like about my baby. but it's not an sh

Antonious · 11-09-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joel_eb

haha! yeah, that's what i dont like about my baby. but it's not an sh

I would also like to add that our engines burn a good amount of oil.

jonbar87 · 11-09-2009, 01:39 PM

it's really not that difficult...did mine in about an hour. vice grips are amazing tools

ScienceOfSpeed · 11-09-2009, 07:36 PM

Likewise I simply could not get the bolt off mine. Gave up and took it to the dealership. Only time I felt taking it to the dealership was a good plan and worth the money.

Robert Taylor · 11-10-2009, 05:30 AM

According to the Honda manual and the techs at Honda , the filter does not have to be replaced during the life of the car so this could be another case of people fixing things that are not broke . The fuel line pressure regulator is more then able to compensate for any additional back pressure that the filter presents to the line over time as long as its not clogged . I know that all gas station fuel pumps are equipped with fuel filters on their pumps which would make the cars fuel filter somewhat redundant but I am concerned with the possibility that over time the fuel might break down whats inside the filter on the car . After removing the old filter , do you think you could break it open so we can see whats inside one of these filters and the condition of whats inside after many years of use .

Gas pump filter :

http://www.benfordfueling.com/shop/filters.html

KraserK · 11-10-2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

According to the Honda manual and the techs at Honda , the filter does not have to be replaced during the life of the car so this could be another case of people fixing things that are not broke . The fuel line pressure regulator is more then able to compensate for any additional back pressure that the filter presents to the line over time as long as its not clogged . I know that all gas station fuel pumps are equipped with fuel filters on their pumps which would make the cars fuel filter somewhat redundant but I am concerned with the possibility that over time the fuel might break down whats inside the filter on the car . After removing the old filter , do you think you could break it open so we can see whats inside one of these filters and the condition of whats inside after many years of use .

Gas pump filter :

http://www.benfordfueling.com/shop/filters.html

I replaced my one today the filter was full of crap and was semi black. My car is 1999 to it's been there for 10 years. I think you are totally wrong. Replacing the fuel filter is a great thing. I have noticed a little bit more power in my car as well. When I cleaned the old filter out all that came out was black gas and a whole lot of dirt. If we didn't have to replace the fuel filter then why would they put how to replace the fuel filter in the honda manual? Im sure that it said if pressure goes below a certain point or watever that you have to replace the fuel filter. I woudnt want my fuel pressure line regulator to over heat now or get abit on the cranky side. Now it has a new hamp filter from honda

. Yes it was a bitch and it does require a crows foot. Only costed 25$ from sizes 10 to 19 wohoo!

LudaPower · 11-10-2009, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Taylor

According to the Honda manual and the techs at Honda , the filter does not have to be replaced during the life of the car so this could be another case of people fixing things that are not broke . The fuel line pressure regulator is more then able to compensate for any additional back pressure that the filter presents to the line over time as long as its not clogged . I know that all gas station fuel pumps are equipped with fuel filters on their pumps which would make the cars fuel filter somewhat redundant but I am concerned with the possibility that over time the fuel might break down whats inside the filter on the car . After removing the old filter , do you think you could break it open so we can see whats inside one of these filters and the condition of whats inside after many years of use .

Gas pump filter :

http://www.benfordfueling.com/shop/filters.html

Robert Taylor, maybe you should read the thread your posting in and check the links.
http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...47#post2150347

Mikeman101 · 11-10-2009, 08:03 AM

I did my fuel filter while I had the head off for the head gasket replacement. At that time it was easy peasy japanesy!

Robert Taylor · 11-10-2009, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LudaPower

Robert Taylor, maybe you should read the thread your posting in and check the links.
http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...47#post2150347

The picture shows that the filter is know where close to being clogged , but because its a paper type filter , that concerns me and means that I am going to have to replace mine soon . I guess the techs at Honda know how big of a pain it is to replace the filter and are trying to get out of the task of replacing it . I got a estimate for the replacement of the filter a long time ago , don't remember how much it was , but it was enough to make me want to put off replacing it .

joel_eb · 11-10-2009, 11:27 AM

did you know: the cleaner your fuel filter, the easier your fuel PUMP has to work. imagine what the honda techs have to say about replacing your fuel pump, my good man. i'm sure they'll make up any excuse to not have to pull out your gas tank, and fuck around in there. one of the most dangerous aspects of being a mechanic, next to working under a shitty lift. :P

11-08-2009, 03:17 PM	#1
97lude50 Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pensacola Florida Age: 27 Posts: 209 iTrader: (0) View Photos By: 97lude50	Fuel filter. What a Biotch! Hey guys I'm trying to change my fuel filter out. Easy on all other honda's but damn this ones a biotch. First of all I cant get more the one hand on it. Second of all I'm trying to break the 14mm bolt loose on the bottom side first and i can't get it. I mean I have pretty big arms from working on jet engines all day and can't break this damn thing loose. Wtf? Any advice or tricks you guys have I would love to hear. Thanks guys.

11-08-2009, 03:39 PM	#2
Nismo2Honda Preludepower Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: 20 Min south of Philly Posts: 1,644 iTrader: (10) View Photos By: Nismo2Honda	http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...d.php?t=261548 I did mine using those instructions and didn't have a problem. Give that a try. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Team BB6 Known simply as "V" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Best 1/4: 14.8 Best trap: 97 mph

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shaylude01 boostdBBsex Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 1,613 iTrader: (2) View Photos By: shaylude01	yeah they are quite teh biotch iin our cars lol. In integras they are right up at the top sitting kinda near the battery right out in the open... so easy. Damn Japs lol jkjk. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Build Thread: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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smumoot Lude Dude Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 223 iTrader: (1) View Photos By: smumoot	my mechanic told me after doing my clutch, rear main seal and fuel fillter this summer, he would rather do the clutch and rear main 100x again before doing the fuel filter once ahahahaha I had no idea when I brought him the filter that it was that much of a hassle! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Antonious Lude Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: southern california Age: 23 Posts: 639 iTrader: (0)	Fuel filter is a PITA. Even my honda dealership wanted no part of it. __________________ '97 Prelude SH Greddy Evo 2 AEM V2 intake

11-08-2009, 11:37 PM	#5
ulanky Preludepower Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 811 iTrader: (7)	I couldn't get mine off at all, so I just took it to the shop. Now when I replace it though, it's a breeze.

11-09-2009, 12:59 AM	#7
Darren's 01 SH Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 27 Posts: 2,375 iTrader: (12) View Photos By: Darren's 01 SH	I couldn't get the bottom nut loose either had to take it to my mechanic. A crow's foot adapter helps a lot apparently.

11-09-2009, 08:22 AM	#9
mckillio Lude Dude Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 174 iTrader: (0)	Yeah after I saw how much of a pita this was I just had a mechanic do it. It was only $50.

11-09-2009, 11:46 AM	#11
Phantom Lude Lude Dude Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Age: 28 Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	I changed mine about 2 months ago and yes its a bitch to loosen that bolt. It was me and my friend trying together, untill finally it broke loose and in the process bent the old fuel filter we were putting so much force into it.

11-09-2009, 12:20 PM	#13
joel_eb jive. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,335 iTrader: (1) View Photos By: joel_eb	yeah, the secret is the crow's foot wrench. without it, you amplify your time spent swearing and racking your knuckes by twelve. __________________ "automatic"?...shudder To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Treat your chosen religion like your PENIS. Don't show it off in public, and don't ram it down your kid's throat!" -Shakespeare Rep = 155! Thanks, Mommy's Little Monster! ^_^

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Antonious Lude Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: southern california Age: 23 Posts: 639 iTrader: (0)	us luders have it the hardest. H22 hates mods H22 burns plenty of oil fuel filter is a PITA Clutch is a PITA cause of atts (SH owners) Premium fuel only Heavy cars. NA power is a biatch. __________________ '97 Prelude SH Greddy Evo 2 AEM V2 intake Last edited by Antonious; 11-09-2009 at 01:15 PM.

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LudaPower * * * * * * Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Montreal Age: 23 Posts: 12,907 iTrader: (11) View Photos By: LudaPower	Some pics here: http://www.preludepower.com/forums/s...47#post2150347 __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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jonbar87 Preludepower Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stationed In Arkansas Posts: 1,735 iTrader: (5) View Photos By: jonbar87	it's really not that difficult...did mine in about an hour. vice grips are amazing tools __________________ "The chance that higher life forms might have emerged from a ball of slime is comparable to the chance that a tornado sweeping through a junk yard might assemble a Boeing 747 from the materials therein."

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ScienceOfSpeed Lude Dude Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland, OR Age: 25 Posts: 182 iTrader: (1) View Photos By: ScienceOfSpeed	Likewise I simply could not get the bolt off mine. Gave up and took it to the dealership. Only time I felt taking it to the dealership was a good plan and worth the money.

11-10-2009, 05:30 AM	#20
Robert Taylor Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 503 iTrader: (0)	According to the Honda manual and the techs at Honda , the filter does not have to be replaced during the life of the car so this could be another case of people fixing things that are not broke . The fuel line pressure regulator is more then able to compensate for any additional back pressure that the filter presents to the line over time as long as its not clogged . I know that all gas station fuel pumps are equipped with fuel filters on their pumps which would make the cars fuel filter somewhat redundant but I am concerned with the possibility that over time the fuel might break down whats inside the filter on the car . After removing the old filter , do you think you could break it open so we can see whats inside one of these filters and the condition of whats inside after many years of use . Gas pump filter : http://www.benfordfueling.com/shop/filters.html Last edited by Robert Taylor; 11-10-2009 at 05:53 AM.

11-10-2009, 08:03 AM	#23
Mikeman101 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 85 iTrader: (2)	I did my fuel filter while I had the head off for the head gasket replacement. At that time it was easy peasy japanesy!

11-10-2009, 11:27 AM	#25
joel_eb jive. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,335 iTrader: (1) View Photos By: joel_eb	did you know: the cleaner your fuel filter, the easier your fuel PUMP has to work. imagine what the honda techs have to say about replacing your fuel pump, my good man. i'm sure they'll make up any excuse to not have to pull out your gas tank, and fuck around in there. one of the most dangerous aspects of being a mechanic, next to working under a shitty lift. :P __________________ "automatic"?...shudder To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Treat your chosen religion like your PENIS. Don't show it off in public, and don't ram it down your kid's throat!" -Shakespeare Rep = 155! Thanks, Mommy's Little Monster! ^_^ Last edited by joel_eb; 11-10-2009 at 11:32 AM.

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