Changing fuel filter question

[Serper3]

hey guys, i am going to be changing the fuel filter in my gt tomorrow, and i have never done it before, but it looks pretty simple.. is this true?
i am using:
http://www.bullittarchive.com/1009.htm
as a guide.
my main question is, basically the first step in that how to, it says you have to use a special tool to release the fuel on the fuel rail... is this really required? it says they only got 1 cc of fuel out of it.. i dont have the special tool and i dont really want to buy it if i dont have to. is their a way to do it without the tool, and is it really required to do so? thanks a bunch!!
:SNSign:

 

[d98gt]

You can do it without releiving the pressure on the rail.

Should only take you about 15 mins to get it done

 

[SilverBullet00]

you dont need a special tool to relieve the fuel pressure. I just use a smaller phillips head screw driver to depress the valve. Just make sure you have a shop towl to soak up the gas!

Have fun with it!

 

[GettinThere]

...basically the first step in that how to, it says you have to use a special tool to release the fuel on the fuel rail... is this really required? it says they only got 1 cc of fuel out of it.. i dont have the special tool and i dont really want to buy it if i dont have to. is their a way to do it without the tool, and is it really required to do so? thanks a bunch!!
:SNSign:

I didn't know there was such a tool. I don't think you need one to relieve fuel pressure. A Haynes manual describes how to relieve pressure. If you have parked the car for a long time (like overnight), then you probably don't need to do anything to relieve pressure.

A weird thing happened last weekend when I lowered the gas tank. To relieve fuel pressure, I disconnected the electrical connection at the cut-off switch in the trunk, and removed the "fuel" fuse in the fusebox under the hood, then started the car. It ran (idled) for about a full minute, not for just a few seconds.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Use a Motorcraft filter....NO FRAM FILTERS!!! They reap havoc around here.

 

[1992 2.3LX]

yes you need some fuel line disconnects.
They cost $5

 

[Serper3]

i know that u need the fuel disconnect tool for getting the fuel filter out, but i amasking if the tool to relieve pressure on the rail is required...
i wouldnt use anything but a motorcraft

 

[forum155pl]

just poke the schrader valve with a nail or something to take the pressure out of it.. its on the fuel rail..

 

[SRT Handz]

the best way to get the pressure out is to...

Go in the trunk and disconnect the fuel **** off switch, then start the car till it dies.

 

[propellerhead]

I never worried about depressurizing the system. Expect about a cup of fuel spilling out.

You need the fuel line disconnect tool.

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=681615

 

[kingmeirl]

I disconnected the fuel cut-off switch. Ran the car for a few seconds and once it died, tried to start it 2 or 3 times to make sure there was no fuel. I disconnected the fuel filter, didn't need any special tool, just a flat head and common sense. To my surprise I got fuel all over me. in the face, in the hair, and all over my shirt. ( i was on my back under the car and couldn't get out in time. I am not sure why there was pressure still in the line, and no it wasnt just the filter being full. there was pressure in the lines still. Very wierd so be carefull and don't smoke.

 

[forum155pl]

lol you were warned about that

 

[smasher41]

I disconnected the fuel cut-off switch. Ran the car for a few seconds and once it died, tried to start it 2 or 3 times to make sure there was no fuel. I disconnected the fuel filter, didn't need any special tool, just a flat head and common sense. To my surprise I got fuel all over me. in the face, in the hair, and all over my shirt. ( i was on my back under the car and couldn't get out in time. I am not sure why there was pressure still in the line, and no it wasnt just the filter being full. there was pressure in the lines still. Very wierd so be carefull and don't smoke.

Mine Did it to me also today, turned off the pump, ran it, bled the valve, then wore lots of gas LOL

however, my "WIX" filter the prior owner used musta been so gummed up, feels like a whole new beast!

 

[Serper3]

hey guys,
let me just say, after me working on this, under the car for almost 2.5 hours.. the old filter is still in the car. i was able to get the clamps off no problem and the driver side connection to the fuel filter off no problem.. the driver side of the fuel filter line i could not get to move. ofcourse i was using the tool and everything.. but i know the filter is really old and it says on the site it might be hard to take off, but i just couldnt get the second side off.. i felt the spring compress but ionno..
also , if anyone is getting a phb, REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER FIRST because its a **** LOAD HARDER to get to the fuel filter with the phb in the way!!!
if anyone has any ideas why this was soooo hard to get off, i would very much appreciate it!
thanks.. and i am done venting... lol