I spent over an hour trying to remove the gas line from my fuel filter in a 2003chevy surburban 6.3. Does anyone know a manufacturer of the tool I need to remove this filter. I have an assortment but they didn't fit properly to remove. Thanks in advance.
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Chevrolet uses a variety of connections to the fuel filter.
Some are simply two tabs that you squeeze. Some are threaded connections.
Others require a tools like these:
http://www.etoolcart.com/fuellinedisconnect.aspx
If the kind of tool needed is not obvious from the connections on the filter you will need to consult a service manual. Some auto parts stores will have a library you can use. A factory service manual would tell you, but those generally come in several volumes and cost 100 to 200 dollars.
Terry
Some are simply two tabs that you squeeze. Some are threaded connections.
Others require a tools like these:
http://www.etoolcart.com/fuellinedisconnect.aspx
If the kind of tool needed is not obvious from the connections on the filter you will need to consult a service manual. Some auto parts stores will have a library you can use. A factory service manual would tell you, but those generally come in several volumes and cost 100 to 200 dollars.
Terry
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its a push in style connector but its nearly impossible to get off with out a factory tool or modifying one regular disconnect because there is no space behind the connector to slip the regular quick disconnects over the line and get in between it...i worked on one the other week and ending up not changing it because it
and this is the tool you need
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K1IVV4/?tag=atomicindus08-20
and this is the tool you need
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000K1IVV4/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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more important than the tool itself when trying to remove the push on type conectors with the tiny metal fingers, is it to prep the connector. Spray a little WD40 in it, then blow it out with compressed air. It will make life so much easier.
Ive got an '02 Sub, and when I did my fuel pump, I bought the 5 pcs plastic set at O'Rileys.
They worked for all but one of the lines. I had to go get the anodized alumimun one for that one specific fitting, but It was from O'Rileys as well, not a factory tool.
-Jeff
They worked for all but one of the lines. I had to go get the anodized alumimun one for that one specific fitting, but It was from O'Rileys as well, not a factory tool.
-Jeff
i have done many of those. i even bought a tool from matco specificaly for this, it didn't work. i ground it down a lot to make it work. and it is still a PITA.
what i do if all else fails = take end cutters and collapse the filter end. then rock it back & forth till it breaks off. then regular pliers to make it round'ish again. and the the regular tool for the clip and needle nose pliers to pull it out. this always works.
what i do if all else fails = take end cutters and collapse the filter end. then rock it back & forth till it breaks off. then regular pliers to make it round'ish again. and the the regular tool for the clip and needle nose pliers to pull it out. this always works.
Thanks for all responses..
that is one of the tools I purchased and it still didn't work. I ended up getting the fuel line off the opposite end and put it in a vice. After cutting off the filter canister I was finally able to remove the male end of the filter. GM mechanics dont get paid enough to do this job.