DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
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lol whoever told you that... i would go back to them at the dealer and be like ...."hmmm look its that magical fuel filter i was talking about: guess its real".chucks said:
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What rubber inlet is this? The black rubber thing that goes under the white plastic cap?
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Since actually getting to my dealer WHEN THEY'RE OPEN, is a PITA for me, does anyone know of alternate places to purchase the filter assembly? I found it at PartsTrain for $28.75:
http://www2.partstrain.com/products...lter/2002~HYUNDAI~ELANTRA~4~2.0~ELA--005.html
Better options?
http://www2.partstrain.com/products...lter/2002~HYUNDAI~ELANTRA~4~2.0~ELA--005.html
Better options?
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I am also curious as to where would be a good place to buy one online. that place has an actual image of the filter, so you can be pretty sure you're getting the right part.
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Be VERY CAREFUL NOT TO STRIP THOSE BOLTS! Mine striped and now I have to pay out the arse to fix them!
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so i am not the only one having this issue?
First off finding this thread and this forum is a god send. So basically I think the fuel pump on my 03 Elantra is crapping out. Every morning after about 5 minutes of driving it feels like there's no fuel going to the motor. This lasts for about 20 seconds and then everything resumes to normal operation. It's been like clockwork for the last 2 months. Am I right in assuming it's the fuel pump?
So my next question is: is it possible to replace the fuel pump without a shop? Is that assembly that contains the fuel filter the fuel pump? I've changed several fuel filters before but they were all under the hood so this is new territory for me.
So my next question is: is it possible to replace the fuel pump without a shop? Is that assembly that contains the fuel filter the fuel pump? I've changed several fuel filters before but they were all under the hood so this is new territory for me.
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Yes the fuel filter is inside of the tank and around the pump!
And it is very easy. Just make sure you put the black rubber that goes INSIDE the filter back into the newer one, this step was not included in the DIY but is VERY important or else your car won't start!!
And it is very easy. Just make sure you put the black rubber that goes INSIDE the filter back into the newer one, this step was not included in the DIY but is VERY important or else your car won't start!!
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If anybody wants to see pic number 11. I fixed the bad link.
http://www.elantraxd.com/DIY/fuel11.jpg
OEM part # for fuel intake filter is 31911-2d000 .
List price is $28.77
http://www.elantraxd.com/DIY/fuel11.jpg
OEM part # for fuel intake filter is 31911-2d000 .
List price is $28.77
I was told from MLD that the filter is in the firewall.
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Very Helpful DIY post, just changed mine today using this post, after 60K the filter was nasty, all sorts of stuff left in it, very glad i changed it... the interesting thing is my brother in law changed his next to me same day and all and his old filter wasent as bad and only has bout 8k less, but he uses supreme gas, so i'm wondering if regular tends to be alot "dirty-er" lol i dunno...
anyways great post, very helpful!!!!
btw, only paid $22 for my filter through a Hyundai Dealer, same filter and everything!!!
anyways great post, very helpful!!!!
btw, only paid $22 for my filter through a Hyundai Dealer, same filter and everything!!!
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Yes Bro, Your filter was definitely dirty. I think a better plan would be to not let the fuel level get to low. The more gas that is in the tank, the more diluted the contaminates will be.
BTW Great DIY. The difference was huge. No more engine jerk. No more pushing on the gas petal and having hesitation for a few seconds.
There is only one step I would add to the DIY. When the Job is done, prime the fuel pump about ten times. Then start the car. Maybe I would add two steps. Open the gas cap to releive some pressure. I beleive that this makes the removal of the canister easier.
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I just remembered one more step. After taking the old filter out, I poured fresh clean gas into the canister. There is a screen on the bottom of the canister. I swished the fuel around the loosen some of the debris that was trapped in the screen. Poured out the gas and then poured more fresh gas and repeated the process.
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Im over due for this...... i think i'll add this on my list of things to do durring the turbo install..... so that adds, Fuel Filter, changing tranny fluid, oil change, Motor Mounts.... im gonna be busy!
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