Getting the fuel lines off the Fuel filter

t.rod · 02-12-2002, 11:02 AM

This weekend I replaced the fuel filter. The fuel lines were so incredibly stuck and I was so determined to replace the filter that I ended up cutting the fuels line off. I figured that I had enough slack in the lines to do it. Anyways I get the lines connected the to the new fuel filter and I can't mount it back because the lines where too short but really for fear of the lines popping off when engine rocks.
Sense I have to do this again I was wondering if you guys have any tips on getting those fuel lines off the Fuel filter?
I've done this before but in the summer.

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North Ursalia · 02-12-2002, 11:57 AM

Warm water and twisting

. Heating the lines up with some warm or hot water (perhaps a hair dryer) and twisting them before trying to pull them off will help alot. I had the same problem last spring when I tried changing mine out in the nice cold NH winter

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t.rod · 02-12-2002, 12:03 PM

Okay I'll try that. My poor fingers will appreciate it.

ringer · 02-12-2002, 09:46 PM

i used some needle nose pliers and a lot of patience. those lines can be hell on the finger tips. grab firmly w/pliers and twist. they'll come off.

Suebee2 · 02-13-2002, 02:53 AM

Be REAL careful with a hair dryer around fuel lines.

I like the warm water method MUCH better!!!

Gasoline + red hot heating element = Subaru Flambe.

t.rod · 02-13-2002, 01:14 PM

I didn't mess with the hair driver I didn't want to take a chance. They came off pretty easy with out any thing. Yesterday was a bit warmer. I got it all connected though. The other day though when when it was colder it was just impossible. The fuel line connected from the fire wall is a little shorter than what I would like. I'll have to redo that one because I couldn't get to it and because the other fuel line was in the way (funcky position) and I really didn't want to spend to much time on it yesterday.

outback2.5HO · 02-16-2002, 04:07 PM

It also helps to use a little grease when putting the hoses back on the filter. When you go to remove the fuel lines they are much easier to get off also.

02-12-2002, 11:02 AM	#1
t.rod Scooby Specialist Member#: 1447 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Austin, TX, US Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2001 Dodge 2500	Getting the fuel lines off the Fuel filter This weekend I replaced the fuel filter. The fuel lines were so incredibly stuck and I was so determined to replace the filter that I ended up cutting the fuels line off. I figured that I had enough slack in the lines to do it. Anyways I get the lines connected the to the new fuel filter and I can't mount it back because the lines where too short but really for fear of the lines popping off when engine rocks. Sense I have to do this again I was wondering if you guys have any tips on getting those fuel lines off the Fuel filter? I've done this before but in the summer. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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02-12-2002, 11:57 AM	#2
North Ursalia Miss You Mom Oct 1940 - Feb 2008 Super Moderator Member#: 809 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: NH, Land Of Many Trees Vehicle: 2000 2.5 RS, '14 For 92 5MT SVX	Warm water and twisting . Heating the lines up with some warm or hot water (perhaps a hair dryer) and twisting them before trying to pull them off will help alot. I had the same problem last spring when I tried changing mine out in the nice cold NH winter . Brian http://www.northursalia.com http://www.imprezamods.com http://www.scoobymods.com

02-12-2002, 12:03 PM	#3
t.rod Scooby Specialist Member#: 1447 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Austin, TX, US Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2001 Dodge 2500	Okay I'll try that. My poor fingers will appreciate it.

02-12-2002, 09:46 PM	#4
ringer Scooby Newbie Member#: 4121 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: cincinnati area, usa Vehicle: 2005 impreza obs grey/grey	i used some needle nose pliers and a lot of patience. those lines can be hell on the finger tips. grab firmly w/pliers and twist. they'll come off.

02-13-2002, 02:53 AM	#5
Suebee2 Scooby Newbie Member#: 13669 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Buffalo, New York Vehicle: 2002 Forester Sedona Red	Be REAL careful with a hair dryer around fuel lines. I like the warm water method MUCH better!!! Gasoline + red hot heating element = Subaru Flambe.

02-13-2002, 01:14 PM	#6
t.rod Scooby Specialist Member#: 1447 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Austin, TX, US Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2001 Dodge 2500	I didn't mess with the hair driver I didn't want to take a chance. They came off pretty easy with out any thing. Yesterday was a bit warmer. I got it all connected though. The other day though when when it was colder it was just impossible. The fuel line connected from the fire wall is a little shorter than what I would like. I'll have to redo that one because I couldn't get to it and because the other fuel line was in the way (funcky position) and I really didn't want to spend to much time on it yesterday.

02-16-2002, 04:07 PM	#7
outback2.5HO Scooby Specialist Member#: 15135 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Bend, Or. USA Vehicle: 95 GF WRX Black	It also helps to use a little grease when putting the hoses back on the filter. When you go to remove the fuel lines they are much easier to get off also.