replacing fuel filter

82 GT · 08-10-2002, 12:38 PM

I want to replace the fuel filter on my '88GT. I looked under the car today and was wondering if it was that cylinder shaped thing between the back of the fuel tank and rearend?
How hard are they to replace?

joe4speed · 08-10-2002, 01:16 PM

That's it, and it's really easy to replace... make sure you relieve the pressure first by pushing in the schraeder valve on the fuel rail on the passenger side engine compartment, you'll still get gas all over you so a few rags is good too. and make sure you get the plastic clips that hold the line in the filter when you get a new filter, don't use the old ones! It's really easy... 20 mins, tops.

Stang Runner · 08-10-2002, 03:52 PM

Thats a bad way to do the Fuel Prussure releaf un plug the full reallay under the front driver seat of the thing in the back to the driverside of the Back of the car in the Hatch back there you can unplug that as well do one or the other then TRY to start the car a few times
MAKE sure the car is cold Not hot when you start that way the lines are not hot and the gas dont expan and make more Prussure. I hope you know What I mean Not Sure I know what I mean now LOL

JohnnyG · 08-10-2002, 11:25 PM

This might sound a little wacky, but I just pop my trunk and put a fist into the inertia switch and try to start the car a few times to relieve pressure. Then once the swap is done I simply press the reset button on the intertia switch...

-John

Stang Runner · 08-11-2002, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JohnnyG
This might sound a little wacky, but I just pop my trunk and put a fist into the inertia switch and try to start the car a few times to relieve pressure. Then once the swap is done I simply press the reset button on the intertia switch...

-John

hehe thats what I was trying to say you could do!!!!

82 GT · 08-11-2002, 02:52 PM

Ok, I got in on today. It was about a 15 minute job.
I never did find the inertia switch in the trunk or that valve on the fuel regulator so I just expected gas to come pouring out when I took the filter off.(and pour out it did!!)
For future reference, can someone tell me exactly where this inertia switch is?
Atleast I was able to expect gas all over an d made sure I was out of the way when it came pouring out, otherwise,I would probably have a face full of gas right now.
Thanks for the help guys

JohnnyG · 08-11-2002, 06:24 PM

I don't know about the hatchbacks, but on the verts it's in the back trunk wall right above the rear bumper... you look through a hole in the plastic moulding over that wall and you'll see a red button. That button is the reset switch. The purpose of this interia switch is to cut-off fuel delivery in a crash... so in order to trip it, you kinda gotta give the switch a good punch with your fist... you'll know you've tripped it because you'll hear an audible click.

I don't see why ford wouldn't place it along the same wall of the trunk for hatches, so I'd look there.

-John

08-10-2002, 12:38 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	replacing fuel filter I want to replace the fuel filter on my '88GT. I looked under the car today and was wondering if it was that cylinder shaped thing between the back of the fuel tank and rearend? How hard are they to replace? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

08-10-2002, 01:16 PM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	That's it, and it's really easy to replace... make sure you relieve the pressure first by pushing in the schraeder valve on the fuel rail on the passenger side engine compartment, you'll still get gas all over you so a few rags is good too. and make sure you get the plastic clips that hold the line in the filter when you get a new filter, don't use the old ones! It's really easy... 20 mins, tops. __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

08-10-2002, 03:52 PM	#3
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	Thats a bad way to do the Fuel Prussure releaf un plug the full reallay under the front driver seat of the thing in the back to the driverside of the Back of the car in the Hatch back there you can unplug that as well do one or the other then TRY to start the car a few times MAKE sure the car is cold Not hot when you start that way the lines are not hot and the gas dont expan and make more Prussure. I hope you know What I mean Not Sure I know what I mean now LOL __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

08-10-2002, 11:25 PM	#4
JohnnyG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 105	This might sound a little wacky, but I just pop my trunk and put a fist into the inertia switch and try to start the car a few times to relieve pressure. Then once the swap is done I simply press the reset button on the intertia switch... -John __________________ 1991 GT Vert- Black/Black/Black Exhaust, Tremec, Tri-Ax, Centerforce Dual Friction, 3.73's, Rear Seat Delete MM Road & Track Kit PBR 5-Lug Brakes Cobra R's w/ 255 Rubber Rice Hater's Club #60

08-11-2002, 02:52 PM	#6
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Ok, I got in on today. It was about a 15 minute job. I never did find the inertia switch in the trunk or that valve on the fuel regulator so I just expected gas to come pouring out when I took the filter off.(and pour out it did!!) For future reference, can someone tell me exactly where this inertia switch is? Atleast I was able to expect gas all over an d made sure I was out of the way when it came pouring out, otherwise,I would probably have a face full of gas right now. Thanks for the help guys __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

08-11-2002, 06:24 PM	#7
JohnnyG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 105	I don't know about the hatchbacks, but on the verts it's in the back trunk wall right above the rear bumper... you look through a hole in the plastic moulding over that wall and you'll see a red button. That button is the reset switch. The purpose of this interia switch is to cut-off fuel delivery in a crash... so in order to trip it, you kinda gotta give the switch a good punch with your fist... you'll know you've tripped it because you'll hear an audible click. I don't see why ford wouldn't place it along the same wall of the trunk for hatches, so I'd look there. -John __________________ 1991 GT Vert- Black/Black/Black Exhaust, Tremec, Tri-Ax, Centerforce Dual Friction, 3.73's, Rear Seat Delete MM Road & Track Kit PBR 5-Lug Brakes Cobra R's w/ 255 Rubber Rice Hater's Club #60

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