replacing fuel filter - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

3.0trd · 04-19-2008, 08:24 PM

Ok, this may seem stupid to some of you, but I'm having a hell of a time replacing my fuel filter on my 89 supra 5 speed. it sits on top of the differential and I can't figure out how they expect you to get to the damn thing! please help

***bgrieger*** · 04-19-2008, 11:02 PM

They didn't. There is no service interval. I don't believe a filter is "lifetime", but they do. You can continue to fight it blind, or remove the diff. I'm to a point I've taken the diff out so many times I would just drop it instead.

3.0trd · 04-20-2008, 01:10 PM

I was hoping I wouldn't have to do it, but I think thats my only option. is there anything I need to know about removing it? can I drop it with the half shafts still attached?

***bgrieger*** · 04-20-2008, 04:55 PM

unbolt the axles, the drive shaft and drop away. Shafts must all be removed.

3.0trd · 04-20-2008, 06:58 PM

oh well, no big deal, was just hoping to avoid the disassembly for a stinking fuel filter, thanks a lot for the info!

UNATUL APIRTED · 04-21-2008, 01:37 AM

well idk about you but i would rather drop my tank than drop the diff. when i replaced mine i did a pump and filter. droppin the tank is only maybe 4-6 bolts. With the tank dropped its the easiest filter ever....granted once the tank is off.

Jeeves · 04-21-2008, 03:55 PM

I did it with it all on the vehicle. It sucked but my tank was far harder to pull.

So, moral of the story? YMMV.

willtotheumm · 04-21-2008, 04:48 PM

Get in good with people at an oil change place and use their pit. When my friend needed to replace a front axle, we used our work for it. When my general manager needed to replace an oil pan gasket on his 240sx, we used the pit, when I go to hang the HKS exhaust I want for my Supra, i'm gonna use Jiffy Lube's pit haha.

shaeff · 04-21-2008, 05:28 PM

I dropped my tank, alone, with about 5-7 gallons of fuel left in it. Fun? No. Easier than reaching all over the place, YOU BET!

Spray all the fittings down with PB blast for a few days, and make sure to use FLARE wrenches! It will make the job MUCH easier!

suprabran · 04-22-2008, 05:41 PM

Is it this hard to replace the fuel filter on a non turbo, or is yours a non turbo also?

willtotheumm · 04-22-2008, 06:44 PM

it's sure its the same for both.

shaeff · 04-22-2008, 07:30 PM

Definitely the same for both. There are very few differences between Turbo and N/A Supras. The chassis are the same.