Fuel Filter

scruffboy · 08-15-2007, 01:10 AM

Can someone tell me where in the cygnusx I can find info on the fuel filter. I looked in the section called "Tune Up" but it wasn't listed. I know it is near the rear of the car, but I was told it isn't all that easy to get at, and I want to see a diagram before I attempt to replace mine. Any help on this folks?

Scruffboy

j3pz · 08-15-2007, 02:42 AM

lol i went to replace mine and searched on it to see about some tips and in my search i found that the filter on these cars are supposed to last the life of the car. that came from alot of people too.

so i went ahead and tried to replace it anyways, and living on the rust belt, replacing it is outa the question. those nuts arent gonna move, lol, the whole filter almost twisted, so i gave up.
if you still wanna do it then its right above the rearend.

dannydavi · 08-15-2007, 04:13 AM

yeah right above the rear end, on the frame, follow the fuel lines back, you cant miss it. When i finally found it... i decided to put the filter away for the future, very awkward to get to.

mrnickleye · 08-15-2007, 05:51 AM

It is NOT a lifetime filter. How could that be? Nothing is lifetime. I see at least 2-3 vehicles a month that are running too lean due to a dirty fuel filter.

Best to change it when its running good, and convenient, than when it plugs up at the worst of times. I run mine about 5 years, max.

CARQUEST/WIX #86503 Fuel Filter 88-92 List$30.86, Shop price $16.47

The fittings will likely be very hard to break free.

You should help the mechanic by soaking them in WD40 a few times before taking it to get replaced.

Some special wrenches will be used so as not to strip the line nuts.

Mine looked original (but maybe not, but had Toyota part # on it). Lots of rusty, dirty looking crap poured out of it when it was removed. I was glad to have a new one on. It made me feel good that I eleminated a future problem before it happened.

IHateHacks · 08-15-2007, 08:50 PM

Use a 14mm flare nut wrench on the side with the flare nut and the other side with the banjo bolt is 17mm if I remember correctly.

j3pz · 08-15-2007, 11:44 PM

^ that sounds right to me.
mrnickleye: thats just what ive read on sm, and if you say im wrong, ill believe you, cause you deff know more bout this car than i. ill try to find that thread on sm

edit:
http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26117
ok appearantly im wrong... looks like im going back under there...

scruffboy · 08-16-2007, 03:20 PM

I'm leaving New Jersey for Florida tommorow and have been trying to take care of everything now before I have to do it on the side of the road. I did a oil change even though I just did one 2 months ago (I usually change every 3 months). I put in new plugs and wires, air filter, distributor, got a new radiator, as the old one was clogged like all hell. 2 months ago I got the new Head Gasket done. I have a new water pump, clutch pump, clutch plate, alternator (rebuilt), fan clutch, coolant sensor, throttle position sensor. I probably missed something or other, but I have been putting all my money into the engine. I put in a new Fuel Filter 2 years ago (actually had someone else do it for me) so according to Mr.Nickleye I should be alright, as you are saying I should get 5 years out of it. I know it was new cuz I purchased it myself. The looks can wait till later. I see no sense in having a beautiful paint job and gleaming rims if you can't drive it. So wish me luck guys, and if anyone out there lives in FLA, send me a private message or an e-mail, maybe I'll be near by (although I know Fla. is a big state).

Scruffboy

08-15-2007, 01:10 AM	#1
scruffboy walbro fp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kearny, New Jersey, USA Posts: 427	Fuel Filter Can someone tell me where in the cygnusx I can find info on the fuel filter. I looked in the section called "Tune Up" but it wasn't listed. I know it is near the rear of the car, but I was told it isn't all that easy to get at, and I want to see a diagram before I attempt to replace mine. Any help on this folks? Scruffboy __________________ The only way they'll get my Supra is to pry my cold, dead fingers from the steering wheel. 89 N/A Supra, 5 speed, TEMS, Moon Roof, all stock, Black with beautiful Burgundy interior, lots of new parts, oil changed every 3 months like clockwork.

08-15-2007, 02:42 AM	#2
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	lol i went to replace mine and searched on it to see about some tips and in my search i found that the filter on these cars are supposed to last the life of the car. that came from alot of people too. so i went ahead and tried to replace it anyways, and living on the rust belt, replacing it is outa the question. those nuts arent gonna move, lol, the whole filter almost twisted, so i gave up. if you still wanna do it then its right above the rearend. __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

08-15-2007, 04:13 AM	#3
dannydavi 12psi boost Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 373	yeah right above the rear end, on the frame, follow the fuel lines back, you cant miss it. When i finally found it... i decided to put the filter away for the future, very awkward to get to. __________________ '86.5 Supra - A/T - N/A - JDM Useful Sites: ToyoDIY.com ToyotaPart.com MKIIITSRM

08-15-2007, 05:51 AM	#4
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Get It Changed It is NOT a lifetime filter. How could that be? Nothing is lifetime. I see at least 2-3 vehicles a month that are running too lean due to a dirty fuel filter. Best to change it when its running good, and convenient, than when it plugs up at the worst of times. I run mine about 5 years, max. CARQUEST/WIX #86503 Fuel Filter 88-92 List$30.86, Shop price $16.47 The fittings will likely be very hard to break free. You should help the mechanic by soaking them in WD40 a few times before taking it to get replaced. Some special wrenches will be used so as not to strip the line nuts. Mine looked original (but maybe not, but had Toyota part # on it). Lots of rusty, dirty looking crap poured out of it when it was removed. I was glad to have a new one on. It made me feel good that I eleminated a future problem before it happened. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

08-15-2007, 11:44 PM	#6
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	^ that sounds right to me. mrnickleye: thats just what ive read on sm, and if you say im wrong, ill believe you, cause you deff know more bout this car than i. ill try to find that thread on sm edit: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26117 ok appearantly im wrong... looks like im going back under there... __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat Last edited by j3pz; 08-15-2007 at 11:49 PM.

08-15-2007, 08:50 PM	#5
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	Use a 14mm flare nut wrench on the side with the flare nut and the other side with the banjo bolt is 17mm if I remember correctly.

08-16-2007, 03:20 PM	#7
scruffboy walbro fp Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kearny, New Jersey, USA Posts: 427	OK, Thanks I'm leaving New Jersey for Florida tommorow and have been trying to take care of everything now before I have to do it on the side of the road. I did a oil change even though I just did one 2 months ago (I usually change every 3 months). I put in new plugs and wires, air filter, distributor, got a new radiator, as the old one was clogged like all hell. 2 months ago I got the new Head Gasket done. I have a new water pump, clutch pump, clutch plate, alternator (rebuilt), fan clutch, coolant sensor, throttle position sensor. I probably missed something or other, but I have been putting all my money into the engine. I put in a new Fuel Filter 2 years ago (actually had someone else do it for me) so according to Mr.Nickleye I should be alright, as you are saying I should get 5 years out of it. I know it was new cuz I purchased it myself. The looks can wait till later. I see no sense in having a beautiful paint job and gleaming rims if you can't drive it. So wish me luck guys, and if anyone out there lives in FLA, send me a private message or an e-mail, maybe I'll be near by (although I know Fla. is a big state). Scruffboy __________________ The only way they'll get my Supra is to pry my cold, dead fingers from the steering wheel. 89 N/A Supra, 5 speed, TEMS, Moon Roof, all stock, Black with beautiful Burgundy interior, lots of new parts, oil changed every 3 months like clockwork.

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