Fuel Filter <ARGH> tool

[Andy Cabrera]

Is this the tool I need to get my gen 1 gas filter off?

 

[Todd Z]

IF those are plastic, STAY AWAY !!!



Get these...



Todd Z



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[Andy Cabrera]

Todd



Do you have a part number or a website etc where to buy them? I found a red 5/16 & yr pix shows a gold 3/8 and a red (can't see size) do I need both sizes?

 

[TomT]

Andy. I have never seen the tools in your picture. You can get the tools Todd shows just about any parts store. Make sure you search this forum about the fuel filter. A lot of people like myself have had problems removing the filter. I know I will never try it again.

 

[Andy Cabrera]

Tom



I have seen the condition of a lot of the filters in the forum and it didn't look pleasant. That's what prompted me to look for the tool (I figure lets be prepared) I don't expect it to be a simple job in the least.

 

[Kevin Palmer]

In theory, but the plastic and metal tools work. That said,,, the plastic ones just don't seem to work for our fuel filters.



The plastic ones seem to work well on the A/C lines though..

 

[Gavin Allan]

I have both the plastic and the metal tools. I have better luck with the plastic tools- they seem to slip under the spring easier and release the fitting.

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

I got the tools that Todd showed in the pics at AutoZone. There is no part no. Just get the 4 piece disconnect set.

 

[Steve McKellop]

There is another, later, version of the aluminum ones that have a "step" on the part that you insert into the line. I thin it enables the removal of transmission lines on new models.



You can get a good deal on them off of eBay. Price varies widely. In this case, Snap-On and no-name = same tool. I have one of each and there is NO difference except the name.

 

[Art G]

Cabrera, I bought mine from a local parts store, Advance Auto or AutoZone.

 

[Andy Cabrera]

Advance & Autozone will work for me!

Thanx eveyone. Homefully I won't be cursing too much!

 

[henry tanner]

i bought mine at advance. got the two lines off from the back but the front broke off and i ended up. putting a fuel hose on the broken side and conected it to the new one. it works.\

so good luck.

 

[John Wilhelmi]

What diameter tool do we need? 5/16 or 3/8?

 

[Steve McKellop]

Get both and then you'll have it when you have to replace your fuel pump!

 

[Andy Cabrera]

Found a set of 4 (1/4, 1/2, 3/8, & 5/16) at Harbor Freight SKU 96834 for $14.99.



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[John Wilhelmi]

I used the 3/8" to remove the front fitting. To remove the rear fitting push in on the green tab and pull back. A word of caution...I pulled the fuel pump fuse and ran the truck til it died and it still sprayed a bunch of fuel all over me. WEAR GOGGLES