Hello, Im having a very time difficult replacing the fuel filter on my 93 DB2. I cant seem to loosen up the two 17mm bolts that are next to each other without having to bend the cage the filter is secured in. I tried sticking a wrench under the two bolts but it is very difficult as there is minimal space to work on. Any advise?
Also i purchased the filter from the local Acura dealer and i see a difference from the one that i have on the car. I think the one i have on the car is for a 92 integra. The arrows seem to be different.
The new filter still has the In and Out arrows in the same direction as the one installed in your car, they’re simply stamped in a (physically) different place on the housing. The arrow pointing TO the hole means In… The arrow pointing AWAY from the hole means Out.
Hold the new filter in the same direction as the one that’s installed in the engine bay, with the “prongs” towards the front bumper… You’ll see that the Passenger side hole is the In (from the fuel pump), and the Driver side is the Out (to the fuel rail).
As far as loosening the banjo bolts… It’s a bitch but basically you just have to muscle them loose. Try to have someone hold the filter while you wrench. When I did mine it was a pita as well.
[QUOTE=unified112;2282347]The new filter still has the In and Out arrows in the same direction as the one installed in your car, they’re simply stamped in a (physically) different place on the housing. The arrow pointing TO the hole means In… The arrow pointing AWAY from the hole means Out.
Hold the new filter in the same direction as the one that’s installed in the engine bay, with the “prongs” towards the front bumper… You’ll see that the Passenger side hole is the In (from the fuel pump), and the Driver side is the Out (to the fuel rail).
As far as loosening the banjo bolts… It’s a bitch but basically you just have to muscle them loose. Try to have someone hold the filter while you wrench. When I did mine it was a pita as well.[/QUOTE]
Ah… ok i see now… i get it. it took me a couple tries to get the picture but now i clearly understand it. Yea ill see if i can get another pair of hands to help me out.
When i (eventually) tighten the bolts back on should i use a torque wrench? how many lbs?
I don’t remember the exact torque spec, and I’m not at home so I’m unable to access my service manual… Honestly you could just do it by hand and be ok… But give me a couple days and I can get it if you’d like.
Make sure to use new crush washers as well. They typically come with the filter… but that’s with aftermarket stuff, not sure if Acura include them or not.
I tweaked mine a bit too lol. Easy enough to bend it back in place though.
This is for a DC, but I’d assume they’re similar (~25ft-lbs)… like I said, I’ll update this thread with the actual spec when I can unless someone else beats me to it.
I’d use an inch-lbs wrench if possible. A full-size torque wrench can wreak havoc on bolts with that low of spec.
There is a “nut” below the banjo fitting on the filter for a backup wrench, [that can plainly be seen in pix of new filter] that will make removing the banjo bolt a lot easier.
[QUOTE=fcm;2282372]There is a “nut” below the banjo fitting on the filter for a backup wrench, [that can plainly be seen in pix of new filter] that will make removing the banjo bolt a lot easier.
My Haynes says torque is 132 in-lbs. 94[/QUOTE]
Hello, which “nut”? do you mean the two hex shape on the filter?
Yep! He’s saying use two wrenches… One on the filter housing, and the other on the banjo-bolt. That should give you adequate leverage to break it loose.
Good info as always fcm, I think this site would fall apart if it weren’t for knowledgeable folks such as yourself.
[QUOTE=unified112;2282389]Yep! He’s saying use two wrenches… One on the filter housing, and the other on the banjo-bolt. That should give you adequate leverage to break it loose.
Good info as always fcm, I think this site would fall apart if it weren’t for knowledgeable folks such as yourself.[/QUOTE]
Ah okay… its gonna be a B****
I just found a big enough crescent wrench that fits in there. See if it works.
