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Replacing the fuel filter on an R33

This is probably suck eggs for most people but just thought I’d post any work I did on the car as it may make things easier for others when going through the same process.

Things required:

1. Stubby philips head screwdriver.

2. I used a Ryco Z201 filter but yours might be different

3. Water

Steps involved:

1. Ensure the engine is cold as you will lose some fuel in this process

2. The engine manual states that you first need to reduce the fuel pressure (by removing a fuse). I skipped this part. I found that there was not much fuel loss or pressure anyway.

3. At first, I could not remove when trying to loosen the hoses from around the filter as I could not twist the hose to break the seal. I then set about undoing the clip and removing the hose from the bottom where it joint the metal pipe (see first pic). The hose slips off a lot easier here. You will need the stubby screwdriver to access this area. Once this was off I removed the filter from the bracket (only lost a little bit of fuel) and twisted the hose around so I had a lot more access (see second pic). I then proceeded to remove the hoses from around the filter by loosening then twisting the hoses off.

4. Placed the new filter on and fixed the hoses in place. Don’t overtighted as you don’t want to break the plastic from around the filter.

5. I then washed away any spilt fuel with some water

6. Started the engine and checked that there were no fuel leaks

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The fuel filter was about $25 but its probably different to the one you want. Just go into Autobahn or Repco and do a search through the parts catalogue to find the specific type.

Not sure what the price difference is to a genuine nissan filter. I plan to change mine about every 10,000k so the Ryco should be OK.

In one of my Z's i used to prime the fuel pump before the first start after this to cycle the fuel around and get rid of air let into the system.

Not sure if it is the same on the skyline or even necessary at all, but I do it.

In one of my Z's i used to prime the fuel pump before the first start after this to cycle the fuel around and get rid of air let into the system.  

Not sure if it is the same on the skyline or even necessary at all, but I do it.

The car did run a bit rough for the first minute after starting. How do you prime the fuel pump first?

Just turn the electrics on, you should hear the fuel pump whir as it pressurises the system, well, on the old cars anyways. Like i said, I am not sure about newer skylines etc.

This is just my logic as well, I have no confirmation or resources that tell/told me to do this :P

Maybe one of the mechanically trained members can shed some light?

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suck shit. we have all suffered too.

sorry about that, being serious they are really tight, if all else fails you can cut the hose and if needed replace the hose if there isn't enough play left in the remaining hose.

i have done mine twice and second time around it wasn't much easier.

suck shit.   we have all suffered too.  

sorry about that, being serious they are really tight, if all else fails you can cut the hose and if needed replace the hose if there isn't enough play left in the remaining hose.  

i have done mine twice and second time around it wasn't much easier.

Have also done this a couple of times.

I have memories of screwdrivers, leverage, a lot of cursing and a little blood (optional).

You'll get there.

El Bee

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