Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: fuel filter...

  1. #1
    I've got a job... Killer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Marietta
    Posts
    16,693
    Rep Power
    42

    Default fuel filter...

    can anyone walk me through swapping a fuel filter???? my car won't start... gonna try a couple of things i wan tot start with that... it sounds like it's not getting gas, but i do here the fuel pump...

  2. #2
    ^^Idiot with a car key ;) jmmx258's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Ohio asshole.
    Age
    41
    Posts
    1,972
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    Check your spark first. Cheapest thing to check! loll. Turn your key on, make sure your fuel pump is even pumping. I'm assuming you have a honda by your sig. Could be that the relay took a shit. When that happened on my EF Hatch, I lost the spark, and fuel.

    Good Luck!

  3. #3
    I'm a motherfucker! Evil Goat's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    JJSPEC Racing
    Age
    43
    Posts
    8,038
    Rep Power
    47

    Default

    remove the flange bolt out of the top of the filter and same w/ the bottom, remove and replace filter, use new washer on fittings when putting them back on, its that simple, should be on the left side of your firewall near the battery if its the eg youre talking about

    like junior said though, check spark first, if you can hear the fuel pump coming on thast the first thing to listen for, pull your spark plug wire, have someone turn the car over while you arc it on a screwdriver
    -2001 Lexus IS300
    -2004 Pontiac GTO - 530hp/625ft lbs - 10.62@130mph - Sold!

    Quote Originally Posted by Echonova View Post
    I got five on it, that if this guy ever does meet Evil Goat he shits his pants and says nothing.

  4. #4
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Posts
    1,939
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    fuel, spark, compression and no cel is what you should check.

    if you can verify you have fuel at the rail and pump is priming, spark when you pull the plug wires while trying to crank, then do a comp test. this is assuming you have no cel.
    MAINSTREAM PERFORMANCE & DIGITAL BOX TUNING
    ECU CHIPPING/SOCKETING/TUNING-HONDATA, CROME, BRE, TURBOEDIT
    HONDATA DEALER/TUNER
    NISSAN REALTIME-NISTUNE
    MITSUBISHI AND SUBARU TUNING AVAILABLE!

  5. #5
    I've got a job... Killer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Marietta
    Posts
    16,693
    Rep Power
    42

    Default

    well, the car finally cranked yesterday about mid day.. i still replaced the fuel filter.. and i'm replaceing the spark plugs regaurdless as well. i had a set so i figure why not...

    BUT the car is now smoking like crazy.. i did add some octane boost and fuel system cleaner... does that cause it to smoke??? i only had like have a tank of mid grade when i added this stuff.... so this morning i put reg gas in it to try to even it out.. but it smoked like crazy on the way to work.. the car was smoking some previously but not this much.

  6. #6
    ^^Idiot with a car key ;) jmmx258's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Ohio asshole.
    Age
    41
    Posts
    1,972
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    Rings, Valve Seals, Warped head, Head gasket? I had a blown head gasket, and my car wouldnt start for a while, i pushed it down a hill to get it running, when it finally ran it looked like it was on fire from the smoke.

  7. #7
    I've got a job... Killer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2005
    Location
    Marietta
    Posts
    16,693
    Rep Power
    42

    Default

    again.. it's burning oil as is.... i knew that... so probably the rings... but it could be head gasket too... i'm getting a swap soon... it just never smoked this bad until i had the starting problem... it cranks fine now...

  8. #8
    ^^Idiot with a car key ;) jmmx258's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Ohio asshole.
    Age
    41
    Posts
    1,972
    Rep Power
    20

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Killer
    again.. it's burning oil as is.... i knew that... so probably the rings... but it could be head gasket too... i'm getting a swap soon... it just never smoked this bad until i had the starting problem... it cranks fine now...

    Oh I understand its burning oil. I was just giving some suggestions from dealings I'vd had to deal with in the past.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
About us
ImportAtlanta is a community of gearheads and car enthusiasts. It does not matter what kind of car or bike you drive, IA is an open community for any gearhead. Whether you're looking for advice on a performance build or posting your wheels for sale, you're welcome here!
Announcement
Welcome back to ImportAtlanta. We are currently undergoing many changes, so please report any issues you encounter with the site using the 'Contact Us' button below. Thank you!