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I changed mine last night and tipped out the contents afterwards, on a sheet of paper towel. I sh i t you not, mud came out, only after maybe 12,500 miles!  Explains some sputtering I was experiencing, although I think my "top quality" OEM fuel pump is slowly on the way out! But in any case change the bloody thing, it only costs like $5 and take 10 minutes to do. After your done tip out the fuel as to strain it, on a paper towel, and you'll be AMAZED at the crap that makes it's way into you tank.
Regards, Anastazi Father of the Aussie Bar anastazi.sarigiannis@aam.com"Computer games don't affect kids. I mean if Pacman affected us as kids, we'd all run around in a darkened room, munching pills and listening to repetitive music." ----------------------------------- 2000 Silver Frost SVT #1126 of 2150 8" AFE/"Big-Mouth" Intake, Modified BAT Pipe, IAT Mod - A'PEXi S-AFC, Superchip, No Secondaries, Cobra/CSVT Hybrid MAF, Magnaflow True Duals, MYSTERY Mod, Autolite AWSF22FS's and FMS Wires, ES MM Inserts, Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors w/ Greenstuffs, APR DTM Spoiler, Escort Cossie Vents, NACA Duct, Mirko Splitter, Koni's & H&R Springs, 24mm "Aussie" Sway Bar, 18" Enkei RS-5, 225/40R18 KDW-2's. Pioneer DEH-P7000R, TS-6975's, TS-6855's, MTX BE104, MTX Blue Thunder PRO502 http://www.geocities.com/qikslvrsvt
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I change mine every year.
Cheap & easy insurance.
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not to mention the wonderful taste of gas and the aromatic properties on the skin
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Originally posted by Spatt and such:
not to mention the wonderful taste of gas and the aromatic properties on the skin
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I didn't say anything about drinking it!
Regards, Anastazi Father of the Aussie Bar anastazi.sarigiannis@aam.com"Computer games don't affect kids. I mean if Pacman affected us as kids, we'd all run around in a darkened room, munching pills and listening to repetitive music." ----------------------------------- 2000 Silver Frost SVT #1126 of 2150 8" AFE/"Big-Mouth" Intake, Modified BAT Pipe, IAT Mod - A'PEXi S-AFC, Superchip, No Secondaries, Cobra/CSVT Hybrid MAF, Magnaflow True Duals, MYSTERY Mod, Autolite AWSF22FS's and FMS Wires, ES MM Inserts, Cross Drilled/Slotted Rotors w/ Greenstuffs, APR DTM Spoiler, Escort Cossie Vents, NACA Duct, Mirko Splitter, Koni's & H&R Springs, 24mm "Aussie" Sway Bar, 18" Enkei RS-5, 225/40R18 KDW-2's. Pioneer DEH-P7000R, TS-6975's, TS-6855's, MTX BE104, MTX Blue Thunder PRO502 http://www.geocities.com/qikslvrsvt
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no choice.... and low and behold: NO AUSSIE SIG  I'll see you monday, bring $20
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A couple of questions... How did you relieve the fuel pressure from the system? Do you have the "special" tool or some other method? Was the replacement filter a dealer only item? 
- Jim
'96 Mystique GS, Ztech - ATX,
with CD changer, Sylvania Cool Blues, sunroof, keyless entry, and 9mm blue wires
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Pull the fuel pump fuse, then crank the car three times.
Fuel Filter available at Autozone.
I did this along with other maintanance before I installed the SHM MAFterburner.
98 T-Red Contour LX V6 Mtx 106k miles
9" K&N, Aussie Pipe, Dual Mode Damper, 19lb. injectors, SHM MAFterburner, Ford 9mm Wires, Mystery Mod, ShoShop Off-road Y pipe, Dynomax Resonator and Muffler, 2.5" custom cat-back.
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Excellent reminder. It's such an easy to forget, out of sight, out of mind maintenance step. Super easy to replace, too. And made a big difference once I did. If I can do it ....
Luigi
1997 SE, black, MTX, BAT suspension kit, resonatorless, Dynomax Superturbo, Corbeau GTS-II driver's seat, seven spoke SE wheels, K&N, tranny cocktail, Mobile 1
Used 96 Duratech with 35K installed at 92.5K due to engine fire. Replace your water pump today!
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Might sound like a stupid question but where is the fuel filter located on the Contour?
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Passenger side under the back door. Simple to replace, I did it without lifting the car. 
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