Further to this...
- I bought the fuel filter.
- I pulled the fuse and relieved the system pressure.
- tried to loosen the metal strip clamp holding the old filter.
- the strip wouldn't move and I stripped the screw trying to loosen it.
- the filter was completely covered in rust.
- I pulled the hose off the one end and the gas started leaking out.
- I tried to pull the hose off the other end but it wouldn't move.
- I yanked and pulled and yanked and pulled and eventually cracked and ruined the black 90 degree elbow holder attaching the filter to the hose.
- I still couldn't get the damn strip clamp off so I jammed a screwdriver underneath enough to get my clips in there and snipped it clean off.
- Now, I have the new filter attached to both hoses with the black 90 degree elbow end broken.
- I was covered in gasoline with a fuel headache.
- I can't drive to the store because it won't stay on but I need to get that blasted joint elbow.
- I checked and apparently I can only get it from a Ford dealer store (not an autoparts superstore or anything) which, of course, isn't open on Sunday.
- hopefully it'll be open tomorrow and I can get the elbow to replace it in hopes the stupid thing will work.
- this sounds like a lot of work when compared to what you guys are talking about... a quick on & off replacement???
- to be continued...
