In my effort to take everything apart and go boldly where no man has gone before on this hog in 23 years, I decided it would be a good time to take a look at that fuel filter.
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...However I cannot fadangle nor finesse the darned thing out.
Any advise, tips or tricks to pull out the unit would be more than welcome!!
Some off topic questions as well:
- Is there anything else I should do/replace "while I'm in here"? (seals, hoses, etc)
- How can I scrub that OE glue off of the tank? I'm getting nowhere fast with a sponge and rubbing alcohol & brake-clean, and I'm going to need a clean surface for the heat shielding I'm going to apply underneath the tank.
For awareness...a lot of the stuff around the bottom of the pump is the metal mesh filter and a rubber bladder thingy that sort of prevents starvation at low levels. So there is a lot of "give" in these two things as you try to wiggle the pump out.
My R6 fuel pumps are similar. I have to pay attention and either nudge the bit that is getting stuck, or the bit across from it to make room for the bit getting stuck. Whichever is less likely to be damaged!
Borrowing a pic from Seb's recent Ultimate post, on the attached picture on the lower right you'll see the rubber bladder holding the metal mesh. I used nylon pry tools to move the rubber/metal combo out of the way. As mentioned installation is easier. Sugget replacing the rubber gasket used to seal the fuel pump to the tank. Also, what heat shield are you using?
I bought all the parts to redo mine but haven't tackled it yet. I really resented giving Honda $12 for a pot scrubber in a Honda bag.
I got a new filter from them as well, the filter listed for '98 and '99 was NLA (straight filter with long 'J" shaped hose), but the '00 and '01 part is still available. It's the filter as shown in your picture, curved pipe and a straight hose, pretty sure the filter/hose combined ends up the same. Both parts are still available. The inlet strainer is not available as a separate part, it comes with the pump. If a $40 filter eats at you don't ask what the pump costs.
Hey, at least it didn't look like this when you took it out...
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I found a new white sock filter on amazon that worked, I can look up the part # if you need it. Might have been for an Accord. I found the info by digging deep in the archives here.
If you used a pry bar, be sure to inspect the metal lip on the tank where the new gasket will go. If you deformed it, be sure to fix it or it may leak later.
Hey, at least it didn't look like this when you took it out...
I'm counting my blessings after seeing that photo.😅 ...That is rather crispy.
3 hours ago, SEBSPEED
I found a new white sock filter on amazon that worked, I can look up the part # if you need it
Please do! Not just for me, but a forums lurker in 7 years will also find it useful!
3 hours ago, SEBSPEED
If you used a pry bar, be sure to inspect the metal lip on the tank where the new gasket will go. If you deformed it, be sure to fix it or it may leak later.
I did make a small bend on the lip - I'll be sure to straighten it out! Thanks!
Now I'm wondering if I need to tackle this as well. Mine is a '98 and I have never checked the pump. Seems to work fine so maybe leave it alone? Thoughts?
Partzilla miraculously had all the rubber bits in a kit for $20, then I added the lower hose for another $5 and a new O-ring for the fuel level bobber for $4.
Quantum's kit of the inline filter, sock, and tank seal went for $45. The kit also includes hoses, but some reviews on various websites quoted poor stability of their hoses in a gasoline bath, thus the OE hose replacement from Partzilla.
The rest of the quantity is chocked up to shipping.
3 hours ago, interceptor69
Seems to work fine so maybe leave it alone?
I'm typically of the tenacity of "If it aint broke, then break it" ...so don't follow my lead and just enjoy your ride if she works dandy 😄
Borrowing a pic from Seb's recent Ultimate post, on the attached picture on the lower right you'll see the rubber bladder holding the metal mesh. I used nylon pry tools to move the rubber/metal combo out of the way. As mentioned installation is easier. Sugget replacing the rubber gasket used to seal the fuel pump to the tank. Also, what heat shield are you using?
This is good advice. I just installed a new pump assembly myself yesterday. Don't be afraid to comperess the rubber bladder and metal mesh.
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