Oliver Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I'm trying to replace the fuel filter and I can't get the lines off. The best I can figure are some vice grips to twist the lines off but it seems like it'll rip the hoses, and I don't want that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) i just use a pair of channel locks and give them a couple of twists...if they dont break free then i start making a little slit and cut it until i can break the lines free...if there isnt enough line to do this go pick up some fuel line and just replace them... you can also try to work a small flat tip up the hose and around to break it loose...hope that helps its getting warm out make sure you open the gas cap to release the pressure... Edited May 15, 2009 by unccpathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 ^Pretty much. Be careful with pliers, etc as it can damage the hose but not be apparent. Save that for the last resort and even then put a rag in the jaws first. Elbow grease, prying and slitting. You'll probably want to cut off the last 1/2" or so anyway. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 its getting warm out make sure you open the gas cap to release the pressure... x2 your line will just keep drippin if the tank warms up and not allowed 2 vent. a while back I used a tiny scribe to peel back some of the hoes and then work a little bit of oil under the lip of the hose. A little vasaline on the barbs of the new filter will reduce future hose cracking and also make then next change easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 1. did you depressurized the system by pulling the fuel pump fuse and then letting the truck ran out of gas? 2. did you pull out the little PLASTIC tabs to release the hoses? those plastic catches are hard to tell so just feel for them.. slight pressure in the right directions should do the trick to release the hoses. after that the hoses should pop right off.. easy as butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 1. never heard of that and popping the vent will let it leak back and get the pressure out of the lines 2 have no idea what plastic tabs exist on these trucks to release the hoses... please elaborate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 1. how do you do it? and what vent? 2. i'll have to check now.. i may be confusing with one of my other vehicles. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I vent by popping open the gas cap..it'll leak a little fuel but not much at all...unless you let the line drop and then it will siphon gas out of the tank...i usually stick a bolt in the line and clamp it down if they're going to be disconnected for any amount of time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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