[ASK] can we DIY fuel filter replacement? on FD 07

[boogil]

Just done DIY fuel filter replacement.
took me 1.5 hours including clean up and tidy up.

tips:
1. make sure you use ALL the O-ring provided
2. while you are replacing your filter, as well as replace the strainer on fuel pump
3. apply thin coat of oil on O-ring, make it easier to fit
4. do it step by step or take picture before dissemble the fuel filter
8. bought the fuel filter set at Burswood honda $90.

thanks for TomsFA5 for the DIY http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/engine/253450-diy-walbro-fuel-pump-new-improved.html

these some pictures inside the filter after 50k
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r180/chan_23/fuel%20filter/IMG-20121125-00497.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r180/chan_23/fuel%20filter/IMG-20121125-00496.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r180/chan_23/fuel%20filter/IMG-20121125-00493.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r180/chan_23/fuel%20filter/IMG-20121125-00491.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r180/chan_23/fuel%20filter/IMG-20121125-00488.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r180/chan_23/fuel%20filter/IMG-20121125-00489.jpg

[curtis265]

here's a DIY, unfortunately the pics are all gone :(http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/forced-induction-nitrous/124146-walbro-fuel-pump-diy.html

[boogil]

Just done the fuel filter yesterday, cost $211.95 at Honda Burswood took 2 hrs.
Ask quote to lube mobile $195.

[xenonkuraz]

I did it myself...a bit messy but do-able.

[boogil]

the mess that I dont want to mess about. :p

[xenonkuraz]

How many km is your car?

[boogil]

How many km is your car?

78k kms

that's the only things that I don't dare to do it.
I did flushed my power steering, brake, trans my self.

[DuffyFD]

Sorry to resurrect this thread guys? I didn't want to start a new thread when this was already here.

This is what I need correct?
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/part/oem-honda/fuel-filter

Is this the same?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Honda-Acura-Black-JDM-Sport-High-Flow-Performance-Fuel-Filter-/140656241484?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACivic|Year%3A2007&vxp=mtr&hash=item20bfc3eb4c

[boogil]

Sorry to resurrect this thread guys? I didn't want to start a new thread when this was already here.

This is what I need correct?
http://www.jdmconcept.com.au/part/oem-honda/fuel-filter

Is this the same?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Honda-Acura-Black-JDM-Sport-High-Flow-Performance-Fuel-Filter-/140656241484?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACivic|Year%3A2007&vxp=mtr&hash=item20bfc3eb4c

looks different than what I know.

[Fredoops]

This is one of the more dangerous DIY ain't it?

[curtis265]

just dont smoke...

I DIY'd a skyline fuel filter with a mate

[boogil]

This is one of the more dangerous DIY ain't it?

i think so since we have to deal with the petrol. If you spill the petrol inside the car, the smell will stay for quite sometime.
Also I have checked many DIY videos, for me, it's not worth of risk. something wrong when we reinstall it, fire from your petrol tank. :p

$211 vs your car

[DuffyFD]

It's not the cost saving, it's the learning experience.

If I can do it myself, or learn, I'd love to

[curtis265]

^Good attitude. It's not exactly rocket science either, and you're not dealing fire and petrol in combination like this
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uRZXMtvj51M/TD-yqCQABcI/AAAAAAAAEzY/_k_r6zF0voI/s1600/zoolander_gasoline_fight_1.jpg


i think so since we have to deal with the petrol. If you spill the petrol inside the car, the smell will stay for quite sometime.
Also I have checked many DIY videos, for me, it's not worth of risk. something wrong when we reinstall it, fire from your petrol tank. :p

$211 vs your car

as long as you don't smoke. The chances of you spilling are quite low if you're careful. Plus petrol smells nice anyway.. wait.. (am i allowed to say that?)

[Fredoops]

^Good attitude. It's not exactly rocket science either, and you're not dealing fire and petrol in combination like this
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_uRZXMtvj51M/TD-yqCQABcI/AAAAAAAAEzY/_k_r6zF0voI/s1600/zoolander_gasoline_fight_1.jpg



as long as you don't smoke. The chances of you spilling are quite low if you're careful. Plus petrol smells nice anyway.. wait.. (am i allowed to say that?)

It's not the liquid that's dangerous, it's the vapor which iirc is much more volatile..

All it takes is a closed area and a dodgy flash light.

[marquee]

Un do your petrol cap and leave it for a while so there is no pressure and goes everywhere

[curtis265]

Yeah it's the vapour, hence why you don't smoke. Just keep the doors open and relieve the pressure as mentioned above and you should be fine

i don't think you'll even need a flashlight

[DuffyFD]

I was more concerned about whether I had the right part or not linked.

Cheers

[boogil]

Just done it yesterday, was shopping around online but finally I bought from dealer , so 100% correct parts.



I was more concerned about whether I had the right part or not linked.

Cheers

[DuffyFD]

Just done it yesterday, was shopping around online but finally I bought from dealer , so 100% correct parts.

How exxy?

[boogil]

How exxy?

$90 including the plastic harness connecting the tube and the filter ( we have to break it when we dissemble )