Fuel Filter Removal

[tomcad95]

What's involved in the removal of a fuel filter from a 95 Deville 4.9

thanks

[BodybyFisher]

The first time I did it, it was tricky as I had never worked with an in line connector before. You will need a GM fuel line disconnect tool.

Something like this

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece-quick-disconnect-tool-set-38732.html

[lothos]

I've never used a special tool for it. I'm assuming it's just like my 95 STS, so it'll be a little canister under the rear door on the driver's side. It's inline, and the line connects to the filter with some plastic tabs. I pressed the tabs in with a screwdriver and slid it off.

[adallak]

I have not replaced a fuel filter, but disconnected fuel lines while dropping the tank. They were quick connect type connectors. Lube the o-rings with motor oil before reconnecting.

[rockfangd]

ouch I have never put oil on before I reconnected the lines, I specialize in work with retrofitting fuel lines, repairing fuel lines, and It is recommended not to use anything but to inspect booth the o-ring and the clear clip.

Now the 95 kind of sucks because one side of the filter, the engine side, is not quick disconnect but a screw on fitting which is usually very tight, and the tank side is quick disconnect. Overall not bad though

[rockfangd]

ouch I have never put oil on before I reconnected the lines, I specialize in work with retrofitting fuel lines, repairing fuel lines, and It is recommended not to use anything but to inspect booth the o-ring and the clear clip.

Now the 95 kind of sucks because one side of the filter, the engine side, is not quick disconnect but a screw on fitting which is usually very tight, and the tank side is quick disconnect. Overall not bad though

[tomcad95]

ouch I have never put oil on before I reconnected the lines, I specialize in work with retrofitting fuel lines, repairing fuel lines, and It is recommended not to use anything but to inspect booth the o-ring and the clear clip.

Now the 95 kind of sucks because one side of the filter, the engine side, is not quick disconnect but a screw on fitting which is usually very tight, and the tank side is quick disconnect. Overall not bad though

I changed my filter and there seems to be a leak from the front side of the filter (towards motor]. I figure, I'm going to change the o-ring, does anyone know what size it might be and where is the best place I can purchase it from. Thanks

[adallak]

ouch I have never put oil on before I reconnected the lines, I specialize in work with retrofitting fuel lines, repairing fuel lines, and It is recommended not to use anything but to inspect booth the o-ring and the clear clip.

Now the 95 kind of sucks because one side of the filter, the engine side, is not quick disconnect but a screw on fitting which is usually very tight, and the tank side is quick disconnect. Overall not bad though

I changed my filter and there seems to be a leak from the front side of the filter (towards motor]. I figure, I'm going to change the o-ring, does anyone know what size it might be and where is the best place I can purchase it from. Thanks

Any parts store sell sets of o-rings. I bought a set like this on eBay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/407-PCS-O-RING-ASSORTMENT-KIT-W-CASE-QUALITY-O-RINGS-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem51965396d3QQitemZ350414411475QQptZWholesaleQ5fLots#ht_2597wt_917

[adallak]

ouch I have never put oil on before I reconnected the lines, I specialize in work with retrofitting fuel lines, repairing fuel lines, and It is recommended not to use anything but to inspect booth the o-ring and the clear clip.

Now the 95 kind of sucks because one side of the filter, the engine side, is not quick disconnect but a screw on fitting which is usually very tight, and the tank side is quick disconnect. Overall not bad though

That's what FSM recommended - putting some motor oil on the o-ring before reassembling.

[tomcad95]

ouch I have never put oil on before I reconnected the lines, I specialize in work with retrofitting fuel lines, repairing fuel lines, and It is recommended not to use anything but to inspect booth the o-ring and the clear clip.

Now the 95 kind of sucks because one side of the filter, the engine side, is not quick disconnect but a screw on fitting which is usually very tight, and the tank side is quick disconnect. Overall not bad though

That's what FSM recommended - putting some motor oil on the o-ring before reassembling.

I took the old o-ring out, and i'm having a hard time getting the new one in, I even tried to put the old one back

in with no luck. Is there a tool I can use for this, or a special way of inserting the o-ring. There is very little

room to work with. Thanks

[adallak]

ouch I have never put oil on before I reconnected the lines, I specialize in work with retrofitting fuel lines, repairing fuel lines, and It is recommended not to use anything but to inspect booth the o-ring and the clear clip.

Now the 95 kind of sucks because one side of the filter, the engine side, is not quick disconnect but a screw on fitting which is usually very tight, and the tank side is quick disconnect. Overall not bad though

That's what FSM recommended - putting some motor oil on the o-ring before reassembling.

I took the old o-ring out, and i'm having a hard time getting the new one in, I even tried to put the old one back

in with no luck. Is there a tool I can use for this, or a special way of inserting the o-ring. There is very little

room to work with. Thanks

I do not think there is a special tool. Try a small flat screwdriver.