How the heck do I get this fuel filter out?

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  • reelizmpro
    R3V OG
    • Dec 2003
    • 9438
    #16
    Pain the ass isn't it? Try one of those finger ratchets on the hose clamps.
    "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

    85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
    88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
    89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
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      • expressfish
        E30 Addict
        • May 2008
        • 526
        #17
        haha, funny this thread came up, I've had a new filter sitting in my shop for my eta for over 2 years. When I saw where it was located...... I , well you know.
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          • JubJub
            Wrencher
            • Feb 2011
            • 256
            #18
            Completed this last weekend. Please see first post for some advice on how I got it out.

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              • caffeinatedsoap
                Grease Monkey
                • Jun 2009
                • 360
                #19
                Step one: Pull engine
                Step two: Replace filter.
                Step three: Set chassis on fire.
                1992 318ic

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                  • Doughnut
                    E30 Modder
                    • Oct 2007
                    • 869
                    #20
                    Originally posted by caffeinatedsoap
                    Step one: Pull engine
                    Step two: Replace filter.
                    Step three: Set chassis on fire.
                    This.
                    ///Monstrosity. (OO≡≡[][]≡≡OO)

                    Aside from showing yourself to be offensive, lacking experience and ignorant in the ways of business, you're also illiterate and imprudent. Beyond that, your sense of liability is severely impaired.

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                      • poopin04
                        E30 Fanatic
                        • Jul 2010
                        • 1396
                        #21
                        I replaced mine two weekends ago. It was a bit of a pain in the ass but if you have a second person it makes life so much easier.

                        1. I jacked the front of the car and placed two jack stands.
                        2. Then I pulled the airbox completely out.
                        3. After taking the airbox off this gave me room to to unscrew the clamp around the fuel filter. I tried from the bottom and tried with moving the steering wheel res. but that didn't help whatsoever.
                        4. I decided to take the hose off the fuel line, instead of at the bottom of the fuel filter; mostly bc I couldn't get that damn clamp off.
                        5. Then I took the fuel like from the T-joint (I have an 86 ETA), this game me the opportunity to change both hoses too. But in the processes I broke my damn T-joint and had to run to Napa to get another one. Whatever you do don't buy the plastic joint, it broke on me like a week later on the highway and had to get my friend bring me a new one.
                        6.Once unhooked from the T-joint and bottom of the fuel line, you can pull that bad boy out through the top where I removed the airbox.
                        7. Once out, take a picture of the POH (piece of history) and replace.

                        Last edited by poopin04; 04-26-2011, 10:30 AM. Reason: spelling
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                          • CHIF8008
                            No R3VLimiter
                            • Nov 2010
                            • 3447
                            #22
                            i replaced mine out from the top without really removing anything, took maybe 8-10 min.
                            just standing in my driveway. its pretty simple after you get the screws loose on the clamps. and yes tightening them takers forever also but i used a ratcheting skrewdriver muahaha
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                              • poopin04
                                E30 Fanatic
                                • Jul 2010
                                • 1396
                                #23
                                Bloody showoff!:D

                                If I hadn't broken stuff, it probably would have taken me an hour between under the car and above the car. Plus I'm a noobie.

                                Originally posted by CHIF8008
                                i replaced mine out from the top without really removing anything, took maybe 8-10 min.
                                just standing in my driveway. its pretty simple after you get the screws loose on the clamps. and yes tightening them takers forever also but i used a ratcheting skrewdriver muahaha
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