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Gaz Filter Replacement 850

posted by Dennis 850GLT on Thu May 22 14:00 CST 2003
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Hi all,

I tried "very hard" to replace my gaz filter tonight ... = no success
Impossible to remove the G*d@mn connectors from neither ends of the filter, it's too f***** tight.

I knew at the beginning that it was going to be tough as I checked
out the Bay 13 instructions but I'm affraid to damage the connectors
if I pull-twist them too hard.

Does someone knows a trick ?

Thx

Dennis
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Gaz Filter Replacement 850

posted by Choppercpt on Thu May 22 16:01 CST 2003
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Whatever you do, don't pull on those D@@M clamps on the end of the fuel line too hard. I did and snapped one off. It cost me $200 for a new fuel line from the filter to the engine. Bay 13 said to pull real hard, and I did.......

When I looked at the fastener after I snapped it, it appears that you have to use your index and fore finger to pull back on the connector and apply forward pressure with your thumb. This unlocks the connector and allows it to come off.

My mechanic advised me that they make a tool for removing the fuel line. I'd try to find one at a good auto parts store like NAPA.

DRR

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Gaz Filter Replacement 850

posted by Dennis 850GLT on Sat May 24 13:26 CST 2003
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Hi there,

Finally, I made a tool to pry the connectors out and it worked "marvellously" !!
I used 38mm 12 GA steel plate and I did a 8mm X 13mm notch to it.

I couldn't be more pleased !!

Thx for the advice

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Gaz Filter Replacement 850

posted by jthorner on Thu May 22 18:31 CST 2003
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I had lots of trouble getting the rear one off the last time I changed the filter on my 850. The previous replacement had an aluminum nipple, and the snap on connector had dug itself into the aluminum.

I ended up cutting off the connector and added a short length of fuel injection grade rubber hose along with two hose clamps. Now it works great and the next time I need to change the darn thing it will be easy.

I am not at all impressed with these new snap fit connections which have become so popular. I am sure that they speed the assembly line, but they can cause repair headaches down the road. They also allow the mfg. to charge absurd prices for custom replacement parts where once upon a time standard products could be used. $200 for a fuel line to go from the fuel filter to the engine bay is nuts. Likewise $300 for a replacement heater core is also way over reasonable.

John

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Gaz Filter Replacement 850

posted by someone claiming to be Dmitri on Thu May 22 20:57 CST 2003 [RELATED]

I have replaced the fuel filter last Sunday. The workshop manual recommends using a 17 mm block wrench - you put it against the side of the filter and push the connector aside with the ends. I found it better to use an adjustable wrench to have more surface against the connector. If you work at different angles and not too hard, the connector will come off in one piece. The manual recommends to put a little vaseline on the end pipes of the new filter, then the connectors slide back on easy and the next change will be easier too.

That with the rubber hose is the great idea!

Dmitri

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