I think I may have figured it out! I found some fuel line disconnect tools at the parts store that look as though they might do the trick...... We'll see this evening!

 

I just changed my fuel filter last night...it's a pain in the ***!! I think the trick to it is is to shoot some penetrating fluid up into the line so it will loosen up the spring inside the line. I sprayed PB Blaster in mine and worked it for about 10min. and it came off. My rear line came off real easy, the front one was a royal pain. Just keep working the line back and forth onto and off the fuel filter...it will come off eventually.

 

this kind of tool does not work:




This kind of took works easily:

 

Thanks Luke_trash!! The ones you say works easily were exactly the ones I was eyeballing at lunch, as they appeared to also be used on my AC line fittings too, but wanted to find out more about them before spending anymore $$ than I already have. I would've emailed this message, but I'm not authorized to do so yet, having just joined today.

 

the first pic is the tool i got.. only cost me 5 bux.. and ya it didn't work to great at all either.... but then again i gave up after 5 minutes.. ill have to try wut drumguy said.. work it in with some lube.. i'll give it a shot this weekend just in case i break somethin don't gota find a ride to work tomorrow.. thanx again guys.. ill let ya no how it goes

 

After I got the tool set that Luke_Trash suggested the filter came off easily...... of course once I used the right size!!! I was trying the 5/16 and fought it for about 10 minutes then the lightbulb came on and grabbed the 3/8 tool and the connections released without much effort! Always have the right tools for the job!!! It sure makes being a shadetree mechanic a more pleasant experience! Thanks guys.

 

I only had luck on mine after I took the nuts off the bracket on the outside of the frame rail.

 

alabamabuddog, Same here! If someone didn't have to remove the mounting bolts on the bracket to do it they've got a lot smaller hands than I do!

 

I think if we cut them off a little it would be very much easier.

 

You want to cut off hands a little?
Little bit drastic isn't it?
Mike

 

It does sound drastic now that you mention it. OK then lets cut the bolts off a little bit , mine seemed to be an inch or more long.

 

keep some fresh water around and try not to get too much gas on yourself when it does come off