Recommendation for fuel filter coupling removal tool.

[ViperJoe]

Nothing listed in the service manual. A forum search revealed nothing. VERY tight quarters. I'm should there are several other DIYers that have encountered the same challenge.

Separately, I proactively replaced my battery with an OEM Optima hoping that maybe one or both of the failed gauges would return to life. No such luck. Speed Hut really is the only practical option.

 

[Lorenzo]

Hello again Viper Jo,

Here are two choices i would recomend, Zoom in on the two sets sitting on the front edge of this drawer.

The white plastic ones are very cheap and are available at any autoparts store. they are actually made in USA also if it matters to you.

The set in the blue case are available from most snap-on tool trucks or Mac tool trucks. They are not Snap-on but they are my favorite tool for your request.

The Part # for them is 8107 7 Piece Disconnect tool set by AST..

Either one will " git er done" as Larry the cable guy say's

 

[ViperJoe]

Awesome! Thanks Larry and best regards .....

 

[Specracer]

FWIW, just found the AST set on Amazon $90 the kits part number is 8110

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=ast+8110

 

[ViperJoe]

Must have:
Lots of patience
Proper tools

Must
Remove the transaxle cooler (if so equipped)
Bend the coupling security clips to remove them; straighten them for reuse
Disconnect the upper coupling, remove the fuel filter bracket retaining screw, pull the filter under the cross brace in order to disconnect the lower coupling, doing so from inside the transaxle cooler cavity

Mission accomplished - Thanks to all above for the tool recommendations!

 

[Art138]

Must have:
Lots of patience
Proper tools

Must
Remove the transaxle cooler (if so equipped)
Bend the coupling security clips to remove them; straighten them for reuse
Disconnect the upper coupling, remove the fuel filter bracket retaining screw, pull the filter under the cross brace in order to disconnect the lower coupling, doing so from inside the transaxle cooler cavity

Mission accomplished - Thanks to all above for the tool recommendations!

What is the mileage or elapsed time (years) before the filter should be changed????

 

[2112]

What is the mileage or elapsed time (years) before the filter should be changed????

+1 and subscribing, interesting subject

 

[Lorenzo]

What is the mileage or elapsed time (years) before the filter should be changed????

Your question, although very subject to personal preference, can be answered by refering to the 2006 Ford GT Workshop Manual on page 100-03-2

List's it to be replaced at 3 years or 30,000 miles.

It also states If the vehicle is operated in a non-typical manner, scheduled maintance frequency will increase.

Judging by what i read on this Forum no one is doing that of course :lol

 

[PL510*Jeff]

It also states If the vehicle is operated in a non-typical manner...........

Judging by what i read on this Forum no one is doing that of course :lol

Now that's funny, very funny!

Spot on too.

My Gt is maintained by the book. And have had 3 fuel filters so far. #4 will be in a month or so.

 

[tmcphail]

Yeah I am on my third or forth myself, plus I keep these in stock as well.

 

[Art138]

Yeah I am on my third or forth myself, plus I keep these in stock as well.

Just sent you a PM....I guess the consensus is to change it..

 

[tmcphail]

Received, I have got you covered !

 

[paul b]

Instead of putting them back where they came from, has anyone tried relocating them to a more convenient location?

 

[2112]

Instead of putting them back where they came from, has anyone tried relocating them to a more convenient location?

Good question.