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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 09:38 AM
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Preparing to replace engine bay fuel filter

Bought this so I would be ready if the return line breaks off during fuel filter replacement



 
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 09:46 AM
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Don't overthink this, it's super easy and takes 3 minutes to do the filter I just did mine for the second time yesterday and the return line was the tight one but if u take yer time it does come apart just fine.
 
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The under hood one is much easier than the frame rail filter, IMO.
 
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Originally Posted by RCR70ss
Don't overthink this, it's super easy and takes 3 minutes to do the filter I just did mine for the second time yesterday and the return line was the tight one but if u take yer time it does come apart just fine.
sounds good but there have been cases of them breaking off .

better to be prepared .

 
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 10:12 AM
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If you bought the motorcraft filter kit there is a clam shell plastic piece that goes on the current fitting to protect it. I put it on before I removed that fitting. Being prepared for the worst is always a good thing.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by stephen.osborne1
The under hood one is much easier than the frame rail filter, IMO.
But neither of them are difficult.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by speakerfritz
Bought this so I would be ready if the return line breaks off during fuel filter replacement


I remember seeing that piece, but forget who sold it. Where did you purchase it from?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 10:47 AM
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Bought this so I would be ready if the return line breaks off during fuel filter replacement


Are you also replacing the one on the frame rail? They should be replaced together.
 
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What frame rail filter? the water separator filter comes in the box...there is another filter??
 
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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 11:17 AM
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What frame rail filter? the water separator filter comes in the box...there is another filter??
Forgive me, my previous diesel was a 2006 and had the frame rail filter.
 
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