I have a lot of fuel leaking at the fuel filter (driver side door). It only leaks when the car is on.
A few things I have done recently to eliminate a leak near the tank:
- New Fuel Tank
- New Sending Unit and Fuel Inj Hose
- New Holley Pump 12-900
I talked to the shop that did the above repairs. They said there is an o-ring that may be compromised in the fuel filter. They looked up the part and because it needs to be screwed in they said that the fuel filter should be fixed at their shop because the lines feeding the fuel filter are under pressure and it could be a messy job. As well, they said that the lines to and from the filter may be compromised and may need to be checked as well.
A few questions:
1. Should I attempt to change the fuel filter myself? I'm capable but not sure if I have all the right tools. I've never dealt with spraying gas before and I'd like to limit the mess as much as possible
2. Are there any tips/tricks? For example, is there a way to release the pressure? Do I need to drain the entire tank?
3. Any recommendations on other items to be changed given the above? Seems as though my entire fuel delivery system has started to fail.
I'm from Canada and have stored the car in heated storage. However, I've been told if the car sits, condensation forms in/on the lines which erodes over time.
Thanks
A few things I have done recently to eliminate a leak near the tank:
- New Fuel Tank
- New Sending Unit and Fuel Inj Hose
- New Holley Pump 12-900
I talked to the shop that did the above repairs. They said there is an o-ring that may be compromised in the fuel filter. They looked up the part and because it needs to be screwed in they said that the fuel filter should be fixed at their shop because the lines feeding the fuel filter are under pressure and it could be a messy job. As well, they said that the lines to and from the filter may be compromised and may need to be checked as well.
A few questions:
1. Should I attempt to change the fuel filter myself? I'm capable but not sure if I have all the right tools. I've never dealt with spraying gas before and I'd like to limit the mess as much as possible
2. Are there any tips/tricks? For example, is there a way to release the pressure? Do I need to drain the entire tank?
3. Any recommendations on other items to be changed given the above? Seems as though my entire fuel delivery system has started to fail.
I'm from Canada and have stored the car in heated storage. However, I've been told if the car sits, condensation forms in/on the lines which erodes over time.
Thanks