Location of Fuel Filter in 87 22RE?

[Philbert]

I am replacing my fuel filter for the first time in 6 years (yes, long overdue I know...) and I've done a lot of DIY maintenence on this truck and my other cars.

BUT, I cannot for the LIFE of me locate the fuel filter? I've scoured the manual and the Chilton's I've had for the past few years - NOTHING on location!

I feel dumber than a post...considering the other work I've done on this truck. But I had to put the pride on the shelf and just ask on the public forum - please take it easy on me

thanks!

 

[Philbert]

anyone???

no one knows?

i can't believe that....

please!!

 

[04 sc V8]

Re: anyone???

no one knows?

i can't believe that....

please!!

It's on the passenger side of the engine block under the intake plenum. It's real fun to get at.

 

[Philbert]

Re: Re: anyone???

It's on the passenger side of the engine block under the intake plenum. It's real fun to get at.

Thanks so much for the reply!

That's what I feared...that because I couldn't find it, it must be somewhere hard to get to....sigh

thanks

 

[04 sc V8]

Re: Re: Re: anyone???

Thanks so much for the reply!

That's what I feared...that because I couldn't find it, it must be somewhere hard to get to....sigh

thanks

No problem. There's a small panel in the pass. side front wheel well that unbolts for a little easier access. Make sure to loosen the line fittings before unbolting the filter if possible.

 

[gotmud?13]

it's actually not that bad to get at. Dad and i worked on it, and went through a quarter bag of spitz so it wasn't that long. like 04 sc V8 said, there's a small panel you can unbolt in passenger wheel well which gives access to it. remove the wheel and put it on a jackstand, it makes it MUCH easier. cone wrenches help a lot. good luck!!!

 

[Philbert]

SUCCESS!

Wow, thanks for the feedback guys - I finally found the ***DAMN thing and was able to swap it out.

I pulled one of the fusible links in the engine bay while the engine was running to kill the motor and get most of the fuel out of the system. then I put the fusible link back.

For these wondering:
On the passenger wheel well, there is a small metal flap that has 4 12mm (?) bolts that hold it in place. Once you remove this, you are staring right at the oil filter (nice to know for next time!). To the left of the oil filter, about 10-12 inches, is the starter (I think), bolted to the engine block. BEHIND the starter (between the block and the starter) is the fulet pump, also bolted to the block.

Getting the IN/OUT lines off was no issue - 17mm (?) bolts on each end of the filter (with some rags for the spilled gas) did the trick. Then there were 2 bolts (13mm (?)) holding the filter to the block. Once the lines were disconnected, and the 2 block bolts removed, it just slides right out.

Putting it back is another story. the FSM states that you coat everthing with a dollup of engine oil and replace the gaskets on the filter (mine didn't have any in the new box, so I used the old ones - they looked in good enough shape.). You're supposed to hand tighten the hoses/bolts, then bolt the filter to the block.. After that, use a torque wrench to tighten both hose bolts to 22 lb/ft. How in the HELL one gets a torque wrench in there is beyond me. I tried for about 20 minutes before giving up and using my small socket wrench - I guessed on the torque.

After that, put it all back together, start it up and watch it for leaks for a few minutes.

I removed the passeger wheel to get better access.

This is WAY harder than the Datsun one I did a couple weeks back - that one was just in the engine bay, next to the intake manifold....

 

[cztheman64]

i know this is old thread but thanks for the info!

 

[KidVermicious]

When you put it back, don't even bother trying to get it back in the stock location. The stock hoses are long enough that they'll reach to the fender... put it there. Easier to change, and cooler fuel is denser fuel.

 

[jlewis74]

When you put it back, don't even bother trying to get it back in the stock location. The stock hoses are long enough that they'll reach to the fender... put it there. Easier to change, and cooler fuel is denser fuel.

Kid do you have a link showing this done? I am wanting to do mine and I found one before but cant find it now.

 

[KidVermicious]

I don't have a particular link. I knew folks talked about relocating it, so when I changed mine, I did too.

I used an existing bolt on the fender, and right now that's all that's holding it in place. That'll crack the bracket on the fuel filter sooner or later through fatigue stress, so when I get around to it I'm going to build a little bracket that will bolt to the fender and the fuel filter will bolt to the bracket.

The line nearest the camera goes up to the fuel rail.

 

[cometobanks]

Youre so crafty!

 

[HDL_CinC_Dragon]

Ah, thats a good idea. I didnt even think of doing that. I just changed my fuel filter about 2 months ago too haha. With my luck though, I'd end up breaking my entire fuel line and have to redo the entire thing I know exactly which existing bolt youre talking about too! Though, in your picture, the fuel filter would be in the way of my arms/tools when I go to change the oil filter. Theres juuuuuust enough room for me to force my left arm through the hole there to wrap my hand around the oil filter to get it off. Maybe I'll ill try and mount it under the charcoal canister or something and replace my old fuel lines with new ones while im at it... hmmmm. I like the sound of this little project

 

[ozzyleven]

I also did the filter relocation. I know a guy that has had his like that for about five years. He hasn't had a problem and neither have I in the last year. Eventually, I think it would be nice to have one along the frame rail, like on the 3.0s.

 

[Last_Frontier]

Thanks for the info!

Thanks a bunch for the info guys. know this thread is old but a huge help! Putting a rebuilt 22re back in my 89 runner and couldn't remember where the filter went. Good idea to mount it somewhere else. I'll have to try that later maybe. In a rush to get my rig on the road; sharing a truck with my wife is no beuno.

 

[KidVermicious]

Thanks a bunch for the info guys. know this thread is old but a huge help! Putting a rebuilt 22re back in my 89 runner and couldn't remember where the filter went. Good idea to mount it somewhere else. I'll have to try that later maybe. In a rush to get my rig on the road; sharing a truck with my wife is no beuno.

You can move your filter any time. I stuck mine on the fender right next to the intake plenum.

 

[sochs]

Issues with KidVermicious fuel filter location

I'm new so cannot add a new post yet but looking for guidance on using the same location for the fuel filter that KidVermicious used. I spent the weekend removing the old filter and routed my fuel lines and mounted a new filter in the same location. I connected up the fuel lines and used new washers but cannot get a seal on the connections. I'm basically spraying gas all over the intake manifold from the engine side fuel line. A post on a another forum said I had run the fuel lines through the clips on the fuel filter but that does not seem relevant. I've tightened the 17mm bolts as much as I can. Any ideas are appreciated.

 

[alabamatoy]

I connected up the fuel lines and used new washers but cannot get a seal on the connections. I'm basically spraying gas all over the intake manifold from the engine side fuel line.

Mui Mal. The banjo bolts have 2 copper washers, one on either side of the banjo. IOW: bolt, washer, banjo fitting, washer, filter....on both sides of the filter. If the banjo is scratched or damaged, it wont seal properly. If the sealing face of the bolt or filter is scratched, likewise, wont seal properly.

If you are spraying fuel, I would say you have either a damaged filter, banjo or line, or the bolt is cross-threaded. The fuel pressure on these trucks is not that high, I think its only 15PSI or so. I have never seen one spray, only drip or just get kinda wet. If its spraying, its gotta be a big misalignment.

I move mine to inside the passenger frame rail about where passenger footwell is located.

 

[sochs]

Thanks. I did have one of the old washers still on the bolt but I still have a leak on the engine side between the washer and the fuel line. A very fine mist. I did order another fuel filter but it only came with two washers. I will try a new one. Given the leak location it's probably not the filter itself. My truck sat for two years and ran horribly rough when I tried to start it. I'm trying to get it running to sell. First vehicle I ever bought, way back in '88.

 

[wallytoo]

The fuel pressure on these trucks is not that high, I think its only 15PSI or so.

it isn't high, but it's higher than 15psi. at idle, spec calls for anywhere from 30 to 38 psi (year matters), and at WOT, 35 to 45psi.

i know from experience the 22re won't run well at 15psi (i run a pressure gauge off of the CSI banjo). it will run, just poorly. went through about 7 or 8 fuel pumps circa 2015 to 2016, each one failed after a short time (one lasted 15 seconds). although i don't know the reason, i believe when the original pump failed, it failed badly and chewed itself pretty well, introducing a lot of metal filings between the pump and the filter. those filings remained in the line, flowing back to the pump at shutoff each time, in turn ruining the new pumps. i eventually pulled all of the fuel lines and used compressed air to blow them out, then used brakecleaner, then blew them out again. last pump installed early 2016, still running after 50K miles.