Enviroteacher924S

OK guys, I need you help. My baby needs a new fuel filter and fuel pump I was told. They are both rusted on pretty good and I am worried that if I take them off I won't be able to get new ones back on. So #1.) how do I get them off? #2.) What do I do to get them back on when I done? Also, if there is anything else I should know that would be great too. I am going to try and do this myself, so be kind! Have a fanTABulous day everyone.

Porsche-O-Phile

Try it - if necessary replace the lines to which they're rusted. You might end up having to replace the tank too if the fittings there are rusted. In general ANYTHING with rust should be thrown away and replaced. Sorry for the bad news but good luck.

Charlotte944

PB Blast! is your friend. Spray liberally on the rusted parts, let it soak in for a while, spray on some more, let it soak in, and then CAREFULLY try to break the connections loose.

Once the connections are loose, use a fine wire brush to remove the surface rust.

Chris_924s

Due to the location, water and road grime corrode the fittings. I had a mechanic do my filter way back when I had first got the 924S, I couldnt get the filter loose without damaging the fuel lines so I called in a pro.

I applaud your tenacity. Soak it with PB Blaster for a few days prior to the planned removal date.

Best of luck!

MPD47

PB Blaster, WD40, Penetrating Oil, Liquid Wrench, etc are your best friend. After working on a 1948 Dodge that had been sitting for 20+ years I can tell you, soak anything long enough and it'll probably come apart with a liberal amount of steady pressure.

Macfreak007

trick you will eventually find on these is, replace with only the MAHLE fuel filters, the aftermarket ones have very small fittings on the filter, and they are very hard to work with << (purolator I believe)
If that is the case, use some vise grips on the FILTER and a high quality opened ended wrech on the fitting side. Also, when you pull it off, make sure to wear some safty glasses, lots of gas in your eyes! And make sur to clamp the fuel line, close to the tank, this should hold back most of the fuel, but there will still be quite a flow when it comes loose...

elf89

There's a kind of wrench that's been recommended to use for the fuel filter lines. I can't remember what it's called, but the wrench goes around 5 of the 6 sides of a bolt so you can't round it off. I want to say "flare" wrenches, but I'm not sure if that's right. And PB blaster like the other guys said. Good luck!

Enviroteacher924S

Thanks Guys! This lady is feeling good about her chances on this project! I just learned how to change my oil on the 924 S and now I am feeling lucky! Time to do the fuel filter and pump.

Jay Gratton

I think she can do this project Good luck Jaime!

9five1

The wrenches you need can be picked up here: http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...173-detail.htm
They are a worthy addition to any tool box.

With respect to the rust, use a lot of PB Blaster.. I would go out and soak down the fittings every day for a week, and then try to pull them.

~Eric

Macfreak007

Awesome wreches, I need a set..... Theres always some place to spend more money,

gtroth

Sears Craftsmen has flare wrenches too if you prefer or if you can't wait for mail order.

ernestedward

I was going to say a line wrench, but it looks like line and flare are the same thing.

PorscheDoc

When trying to break loose the fittings, you will need two wrenches moving in opposite directions. Easiest way is to position the handles of the wrenches as close as possible to each other, and then use your grip strength to squeeze them together, and bust the fittings loose (so having the wrenches make a 10-15 degree angle is about perfect). If you try with the wrenches at say 90 degree angle to each other, you will need pretty big arms to apply enough force.

schumi

they are called both flare and linesman's wrenches. same thing.