I recently purchase a 1988 CRX SI. IT has a sequence # of 000040 so it was a fairly early version of this CRX. I had a choking problem so I immediatly thought of the fuel filter. I bought one from my local honda dealer and went to put it on. When I poped the hood, I came to find out that the filter was gone and the line running from the injector runs directly into the fire wall. Does anyone know if this is normal?

Also, how can I tell if the injectors are clogged? I would assume they are seriously clogged with no fuel filter. If they are clogged, how do you clean them without replacing them?

 

Pull the injectors and either send them to RC to get cleaned or if there is a auto parts store locally that does injector cleaning, take them there. Our local Napa does injector cleaning. First thing, though, get a fuel filter on there.

 

But have you heard of this happening in the past? Is this something that is done? Bypassing the fuel filter?

 

BUMP

 

No this is not a common occurance. I'd say, the previous owner just did a half-assed job and didn't really give a **** about his car or engine.

 

go kick him/her in the *****/labia

 

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So what is the advantage of it and besides clogged injectors, what other problems can it cause?

 

for one its no advantage you get all the trash from the fuel tank that goes though the motor

 

I guess you could say that one advantage would be one less restriction in the fuel supply line. However, not having a fuel filter would probably not lead to your injectors lasting too long. There is however a filter/sock on the end of the fuel pump pickup, so the odds of something from the tank making it's way to the injectors are pretty minimal.

 

The injectors also have little screens on them, you can see them if you pull the fuel rail.

 

Its entirely possible that the previous owner installed an in-line filter in the lines by the gas tank in the back.

 

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Turns out, he installed an inline filter between the firewall and the injectors. I replaced it with a stock set up.