I am going to replace my fuel filter. I looked at the clear hose that connects to it. and its got something in it...or I think it does. I had a friend come over like a week ago to help me with my last ES insert, and I showed him this...he said its not on his car. Anyway, take a look at the pics in the link (tryin to save h-ts bw )

http://www.hobby-parts.com/ragejed/Fuel/
Should I replace it? Something acura should do under warrenty? is it worth it to just buy a new one if it is under warrenty?


I belive its Part # 16 over at http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.net/...L+LINE+%283%29

If it is. Its only 22 bux. Any ideas?

[Modified by ragejed, 1:48 AM 7/18/2002]


[Modified by ragejed, 1:49 AM 7/18/2002]

 

that hose does absolutely nuthin. it isn't attached to anything. at least not on my gsr....

 

so why would it be there??

 

I have no idea. Look on both ends of the tube. One end is connected to a vent under the car and the other end is connected to a clip that is attached to the fuel filter holder. Purpose???????

 

when i did my fuel filter I just took it out of that black bracket or whatever took out the filter like normal replaced the filter and washers and bracket and pushed it back in place w/ that black retaining thing..

 

alright, so that hose is fine. As you can see tho, when I bought my car, the salt ate the paint all over the engine bay. Can I just remove the bracket, sand it, and use a high temp black paint? I dont wannt spend the money for all new parts when I can just paint them.

 

ttt

 

Guys, take a look at the following picture, and see if you can figure out what part that hoes is in my picture. Im not sure if its 16 or 17

http://www.acuraautomotiveparts.net/...L+LINE+%283%29

I need to know if I should order this hose when I do my tuneup

 

i have definately been curious about what that was..anyone know? and also, how exactly do you change your fuel filter? is it easy? i just ordered one yesterday.

 

The fuel filter is rather easy. The hardest part about it is getting the damn nuts out. Make sure you have the right size wrench and socket and you should be ok. You don't realaly need to take out the fuel pump @ all. Just leave the top pressure relieve nut and some fuel will spill out(make sure you have a towel around it before you loosen this up). Took me like an hour or so to replace it. The previous owner never bother replacing it. Good luck with that. If you need help..let me know.

 

what size wrench and socket do i need? (its always helpful to know beforehand, saves you so much time haha)

 

I don't recall. I think it's a 14 mm ? and some other smaller ones around 10 mm. The best thing is to bring a set of wrench and test it out before hand.

 

i just replace mine as well. ull have to take the 2 fire walls srews out. and theres a screw on back side of filter to take off so taht u can remove the ring taht clamps down on the filter housing.