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My fuel filter is stuck like chuck - 6/1/2008 2:53:53 PM    speedcoder   Posts: 5 Joined: 6/1/2008 Status: offline Hey I have a 1992 2.2 liter 5-sp Camry.  I'm trying to take out the fuel filter, located in down & in front of the brake power booster, you know under the hood.  OK - the nuts that are holding the filter in place are just plain stuck.  I've tried wd-40, leverage, etc and no-go. I'm thinking about cutting the fuel rail with some bolt cutters, then just clamp some hoses on there with a fuel filter from the auto parts store.  I'd rather not though.  Really I'd like to remove the fuel filter legitimately.  Anyone have experience with this?  Suggestions? Post #: 1

RE: My fuel filter is stuck like chuck - 6/2/2008 4:22:30 AM    pedro   Posts: 569 Joined: 1/20/2007 Status: offline Big wrenches/sockets with back-up wrenches blocked against the engine. Bottom nut needs a flare nut wrench. Make sure you turn the bottom nut the right way as it is upside down. When was the fuel filter changed last? It may not need replacing, especially if you're not getting any performance problems. _____________________________ 95 2.2L LE Wagon Auto Trans 150,000 miles. (in reply to speedcoder) Post #: 2

RE: My fuel filter is stuck like chuck - 6/2/2008 8:24:07 AM    speedcoder   Posts: 5 Joined: 6/1/2008 Status: offline No, there's definitely performance problems.  It cranks over, but it won't start.  I already checked the following: fuel pump works i have spark i have compression It started to run really lousy just before it quit.  It sounded very weak. _____________________________ 1992 toyota camry - 2.2 ltr - 5 sp manual (in reply to pedro) Post #: 3

RE: My fuel filter is stuck like chuck - 6/3/2008 10:34:55 AM    78kitty Posts: 4 Joined: 6/3/2008 Status: offline I just did the FF on my '97 and it sucked!!!  The only thing I can tell you is to use some type of penetrating oil (I used PB Blaster brand) and let it soak at least overnight if possible.  I thought for sure I was going to have to make a new line, but it finally came loose and didn't even round the nut off!  Be sure you're using a flare (AKA- line wrench) on that bottom nut.  Also I don't think you can use hose clamps and a rubber intermittent piece.  Someone else on here could probably tell you for sure, but it's probably at too high of a pressure for hose clamps to hold.  Carburated engines only ran like 6-8 psi, but fuel injection is much higher!! < Message edited by 78kitty -- 6/3/2008 10:37:25 AM > _____________________________ '97 Camry CE 2.2L 4 cyl, 5-speed, 196.4K miles! (in reply to speedcoder) Post #: 4

RE: My fuel filter is stuck like chuck - 6/3/2008 11:23:42 AM    speedcoder   Posts: 5 Joined: 6/1/2008 Status: offline Thanks for that info kitty78.  I put some PB Blast on it last night.  Also I got some "freeze & release" spray, that will freeze it and supposedly make it easier to twist.  Yeah I keep hearing that its not safe to use rubber hose, also I keep hearing that I need to get a flare wrench. I got some 5/16" fuel line hose just in case... also I got some "fuel line hose clamps"... anyone know if that will work? _____________________________ 1992 toyota camry - 2.2 ltr - 5 sp manual (in reply to 78kitty) Post #: 5

RE: My fuel filter is stuck like chuck - 6/3/2008 11:37:35 AM    toyomoho   Posts: 789 Joined: 1/24/2008 Status: offline Typically this filter never needs replacing, even the service manual states this. How long did the engine run before not starting, does the fuel pump have pressure and flow, was this a lack of power or idling rough?  Typcially fuel starvation allows the engine to idle and run reasonable OK but results in poor acceleration. As Pedro states use a flare nut wrench on the nut and a second to hold the filter.  On the top nut use a 5-point socket or wrench not a 12-point. The fuel pressure is normally around 40 psi but can raise to 60 if the pressure regulator fails.  Thus use only high pressure fuel injector hose, the autoparts store should know what you are talking about. (in reply to speedcoder) Post #: 6

RE: My fuel filter is stuck like chuck - 6/3/2008 5:21:48 PM    speedcoder   Posts: 5 Joined: 6/1/2008 Status: offline Well I replace the fuel filter today and it still won't start.  Toyomoho, your right about that.  OK... yes the fuel pump is working, I can hear it.  i have spark and compression.  not sure what else to do? _____________________________ 1992 toyota camry - 2.2 ltr - 5 sp manual (in reply to toyomoho) Post #: 7

RE: My fuel filter is stuck like chuck - 6/4/2008 7:55:33 AM    toyomoho   Posts: 789 Joined: 1/24/2008 Status: offline What were the symptoms before the car died, if any? Try disconnecting the MAP sensor and starting the engine, any fuses blown.  If you can remove the throttle air intake hose and spray some engine starter fluid while cranking.  Determine if the engine trys to start even a gasp. The fuel pump works when engine cranking then? (in reply to speedcoder) Post #: 8

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