Very new to TPI..I have a 1989 formula firebird 350. want to change fuel filter. I have always had carb cars so easy. Looks pretty easy but I did a search and heard people talking about 0-rings and stripping nuts to the fuel filter. Other than buying a new fuel filter, do I need to buy new o-rings? I read about how to depressurize the fuel system. just dont want to take it apart and find out I need something I dont have..

easy question for most I know.....

Thanks

 

just spray it really well with penetraiting oil and let it soak in. I use two vice-grips to get it off. (wont hurt the nuts if your careful). put the new one on with the arrow going the right way. Nothing else needed ...

 

ok..thanks...so their are no o-rings to check or replace?

 

O-rings ?

 

you need a 16mm, 20mm and 10mm wrench to change the fuel filter.... thats how it is on my camaro and im pretty sure its the same on the firebird.

 

Yes, there are tiny o-rings on the ends of the fuel lines where they plug into the filter at each end. But unless you have a drip out of either end of the old filter, they should still be good. So no worries, it's very unlikely you'd have to replace them.

 

For about a dollar I won't take a chance.