I have an '85 Trans Am 305. It's carbeurated. SO the fuel filter is at the carb.

But is there a special way to take off the fuel line?

I used 2 wrenches. One on the big nut and one on the fuel line nut. When i turn it twists the fuel line. The fuel line is metal but it's actually twisting the fuel line.. I'm afraid if I try again it will twist a hole in the line...

How do I cahange the fuel filter... PLease help!

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'85 Trans Am 305
(My new baby)
-K&N filter

'86 Camaro
2.8 MPFI
(for sale) -> needs new engine

 

If its twisting the line, than it is frozen.

You can try soaking it with WD. That might let it free up...Or you can just cut the line where it goes into the carb (leave enough to put a rubber line on and install a clamp) and then just turn the whole thing out of the carb.

Re-install with a piece of rubber line and you are ready to go. (this is not my favorite way, but sometimes you have to play with what your dealt )

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and 2 POS commuters...

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Frozen?? Really???

BUt it's Summer.

 

You are kidding...right?



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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech

1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...

R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"

 

huh??


No.... what?? can you explain that one to me...

 

I would never, ever put a piece of rubber hose in the pressurized part of a fuel system. I have seen altogether too many cars burn to the ground because a piece of rubber hose failed. If I ever damage my steel line beyond repair, I make a new one. Unfortunately that's a bit of a PITA on these cars because it goes behind the water pump; but I'd rather do that than take the risk.

If you hold the big nut still, when the flare nut breaks loose it will stop twisting the tubing. But try soaking it real good with penetrating oil for a day or 2 first. Make sure you get the fluid up into the flare nut between it and the line. Brake fluid also works fairly well.

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"I would never, ever put a piece of rubber hose in the pressurized part of a fuel system."
On the tank, every third-gen has pressurized rubber hose. It doens't hurt anything and is safe if it's installed properly. What kills hose is when it's not installed correctly: Clamps too tight, too loose, hose rubbing on something. That line has maybe 7PSI in it.

It 'frozen' as in it's rusted or corroded. PB Blaster penetrating oil will usually break it loose. Spray in on a couple times a day for a few days. You can get the stuff from wal-mart around here.

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[This message has been edited by 82camaro (edited June 19, 2001).]

 

As I stated RB, Its not m,y favorite way to perform the fix, but sometimes you have to deal with it.

I have seen them twist even with the 2 wrench method.


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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech

1999 NBM Trans Am
1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...

R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"