Fuel upgrades

[toml]

I was just about to change my stock fuel filter, but considering how much of a pain it is (I can't fit my hands in there to get to it! ), I'm going to upgrade to a new fuel pump (bosch 040) at the same time.

Got me thinking... is it worth relocating the stock filter so its easier to get to? This would require changing around some of the hard lines by the fuel tank, so is it worth re-plumbing the whole car with a nice -6 AN braided line the whole way along the car? (and probably putting an aeromotive AFPR in at the same time..)

I'm thinking re plumbing all the hardlines will be a costly experience, and the filter won't need to be replaced for many years.. so maybe it's not worth it?

Any opinions?

Thanks

 

[pimptrizkit]

the fuel filters are supost to last the life of the vehicle, thats why their a pain to get too..

i wouldn't worrie about relocatin it unless you have to change it every couple years..

 

[toml]

Yeah, but 'supposed to' doesn't mean they will.. I'm going to replace the fuel filter anyway to see if I can narrow down some problems i've been having, so was wondering whether relocating it, replumbing the fuel lines, etc would be worth it.

 

[jazzsaxman1988]

If you have the money to do it, IMO it's a good idea. They'll be cleaner than the old ones, and it'll definitely make your life easier in the future.

 

[toml]

Does anyone know how restrictive the stock lines are? or if they're restrictive at all?

Would it also be a good idea to get rid of the charcoal canister while i'm working around there and just route that line out the side somewhere?
I understand what the charcoal canister does and don't really see any need for it to be there taking up valuable real estate. Is it safe to vent the fuel tank out the rear of the car, so close to things like exhausts?

 

[pimptrizkit]

i just pulled mine out.. i haven't ran into any problems. but venting it sounds like a good idea.

 

[suprafredde]

Not impossible to remove. Like the top starter bolt, have patience.
But try not getting gas in your armpit, cold and hurts as hell!!!

Plug the ventline by the engine and split the gascap in 2 and drill a small hole in the lower part.

suprafredde

 

[toml]

You mean make a vented filler cap? I could always just buy one too..

Anyway, thanks for the charcoal canister suggestions but what I'm really wondering about here in this thread is the fuel lines!

 

[IJ.]

Tom: Have you bought the pump and filter yet?

 

[toml]

Ian, I have a Toyota OEM filter here, but no new pump. Why's that?

 

[IJ.]

I have a Walbro pump and a Oem filter that have had 2 tanks through them

SOLD

 

[Adjuster]

I remember reading a Toyota write up on not changing the factory fuel filter on these cars for the life of the vehicle.

Something about it being good for 300,000 or more thousand miles. (At the low end.)

That being the case, as I add the second pump, I'm going to try and use the spare stock fuel filter I have here. (I was going to replace it, but when I found it to be such a PITA to change, I decided there must be something to that Toyota write up after all.....)

 

[toml]

I have a Walbro pump and a Oem filter that have had 2 tanks through them

Oh okay, I've been told to stay clear of Walbro, but never really had a definate reason for that :icon_conf

 

[IJ.]

Tom: No probs was just an idea!

 

[toml]

Thanks for the thought anyway

I think I'll pickup a Bosch 040. *spends more money*

 

[91T breezen']

I remember reading a Toyota write up on not changing the factory fuel filter on these cars for the life of the vehicle.

Something about it being good for 300,000 or more thousand miles. (At the low end.)

What about running leaded, high octane through it ocassionally? Wouldn't that shorten it's life considerably?

 

[Justin727]

nothing wrong with walbro!

 

[figgie]

bosch 040?

why not just splurge for the 088???

 

[IJ.]

Even the 040's sound like a coffee grinder!

 

[toml]

I don't think I need _that_ much fuel!