Whats up i have seres prblem how do i get the Fuel Filter off if the Quick release Clips are broken????? here is the story i took it to jiffy lube and got it serviced and thought everything was good to go but last night i was going to replace it and the clips are broken they must have had a F)*&%$@ idiot doing it because he broke the clips and the filter is brown inside and just nasty it is making my car kinda sputter so any comments or help would greatly be appreciated thanks in advance.
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Imamarine
my suggestion is if you have the reciept, take it back there and raise some living hell. cuz there is no excuse the for the "pros" to have damaged your car and not informed you, and it seems the filter wasn't changed (if it's brown like you say). if the mechanic or whoever gives you crap, go right to the supervisor. good luck, hope it all gets worked out.
I'm making the back of my car look good first.
After all, Civics need something nice to look at...
i am going down their at noon so i hope they are having a good morning because when i get their i am going off because the inside of the filter is brown and gritty ya know and if that messes up my car then they will need a lawyer. thanks for the quick reply i just want to know how they might get it off so i know what to look for when they fix it because this time i marked the filter with a black marker and i am going to tell them i want to see the old filter when they are done but i am just curious on how they will have to take it off ya know thanks again
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Imamarine
no problem, i just happened to catch your post after i got home from work. as far as them gettin off the filter, who knows, from what i've already heard they may take a hack saw to it...
again, best wishes wit your cavalier.
I'm making the back of my car look good first.
After all, Civics need something nice to look at...
thanks
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Imamarine
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i took it to jiffy lube and got it serviced
Thats your problem.
Around here Jiffy lube likes to top off brake fluid with motor oil. When motor oil is mixed with brake fluid, it causes it to eat away at rubber...whoops.
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i just got a question...how can you see inside your fuel filter if its a solid metal can?
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Dennis > Step away from the keyboard and look under your car.... It might help get these newbie questions out of your mind.
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Izual Angel wrote:Dennis > Step away from the keyboard and look under your car.... It might help get these newbie questions out of your mind.
Mines a solid metal can... the only clear ones ive seen are in the engine bay.
If youve got a plastic one on the outside of your car... I hope you dont hit a rock.
 
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no it is solid metal but if you take the end off that dosn't have the quick release and flash a light into it you can see inside it. i took it to the garage and they said that i would have to replace the whole fuel pump (530 dollars) because they don't just sell the hose ain't that a b*^%#. i have a double misfire i changed the wires and checked the spark plugs, anyone have any ideas as to why it is misfireing and the coil packs are brand new.
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Imamarine
Imamarine wrote:no it is solid metal but if you take the end off that dosn't have the quick release and flash a light into it you can see inside it. i took it to the garage and they said that i would have to replace the whole fuel pump (530 dollars) because they don't just sell the hose ain't that a b*^%#. i have a double misfire i changed the wires and checked the spark plugs, anyone have any ideas as to why it is misfireing and the coil packs are brand new.
you can buy quick connect repair connectors from NAPA.
you cut off the old connector and trim the new connector to the correct lenth.
Then boil some water, soak the new connector line in it for about 4mins slide in the supplied barb, the do the same to the line on the car.
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thanks that is the answer i was looking for i knew their was a reoair kit for it somewhere. thanks alot
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Imamarine