OK I know that the correct thing to do when changine a fuel filter is to release system pressure by removing relay and running motor until stall etc. But I forgot and in my excitement jumped straight in and ripped the hoses from the filter. Nothing happened. Has anyone else done this? Why is it recommended to release fuel pressure? Is it just a safety issue due to the possible fuel spray? Have I dammaged my fuel regulator or damper? thanks.
Nothing to worry about Its just a precautionary measure to stop fuel spraying over a hot engine, i usually just release the fuel filler cap and wrap a rag around the hose i'm taking off. You would not have done any damage to the damper or the regulator.
Yep, i did the same, not a problem. Just wrap a rag around the hose when taking it off the filter, i found there was no pressure on mine really either. Interesting to have a look at the fuel that comes out of the fuel tank side of the filter to see all the crap that comes out. I f u cup ur hand and pour filter content from that side, i saw what looked like tiny metal filings!
Re: Yep, i did the same, not a problem. Just wrap a rag around the hose when Thanks all for comments. Why then did mine have no pressure, does this indicate a faulty regulator or other part of the fuel system? How much pressure (Squirt) is normal when removing the hose? Cheers.
2 10ths of fark all lol i had a little bit squirt out after removing the fuse/cranking engine/releasing fuel filler cap..
it's not unusual to lose pressure over time I just don't know what the normal rate of fuel pressure loss should be.. hell it could be 0 for all I know. I've actually been looking for the cause of my Z often taking a few cranks to start when it used to start on the first crank.. loss of fuel pressure has been suggested as a possible cause and may well be since it will start on first crank soon after shutting down, I also wonder whether it may be the disconnection of my carbon canister.
