I want to change the fuel filter in my classic - I have no idea if it's ever been done. Any opinion on brand? Should I get one from the stealership or is the AutoZone model just as good, or is there something else I should look for?

TIA

Get the factory one. I have heard of aftermarket ones collapsing.

I used an autozone one for about a year. No big problmes out of it as far as i can tell. Only thing that has happened was fuel pump died but doubt that is related as the car has 170k on it.

Get the OEM, bro. Its not that expensive.
And it'll make you feel better.

Oh yeah, have some pliers handy to PRY those hoses off of the filter. If it hasnt been changed before, they will almost be glued on there.

Where is the fuel filter located?

Tim

up on the firewall like under where the throttle cable comes into the engine bay at. you will see the fuel rail, on the drivers side end of it will be a hose that loops up and down, the fuel filter is in a holder screwed on the firewall. the top hose isnt that bad to get off, that bottom one is almost impossible unless you change it every year like ive been doing.

You might also consider replacing the fuel hose(s) that connects to the fuel filter. I find it MUCH easier to just cut the hose lengthwise w/ a hobby knife and pry it off the metal nipple instead of wrestling w/ it.

But, if you insist on wrestling w/ the hoses, then I suggest you spray some WD-40 where the hose meets the metal nipple and let it soak for a few minutes. That *might* help.

When you install the new fuel filter, spray/apply some lithium grease (I use WD-40 instead) on the metal nipples (on the fuel filter) and this will help hose installation/alignment.

Michael.

I'm with Mike. First remember to pull the fuse, and crank the engine a few times. Cut the hoses. I use garden shears. and have a rag ready, as the line will not be comepletely purged of fuel.