I'm just going to attempt the repair now. Thank you for the video. I would share that I've been spraying my brake and gas lines down with rust converter. There's a number of brands that you can buy. You can either spray it or paint it on and it converts rusted metal to a more stable platform. That should stop the rusting.
Hope it was helpful Rosalie. A couple more videos in my Buick play list. I have sold the car in about October 2021, so no more videos on this one planned.
I have an 2001 buick lesabre and it's under the driver side, doing it now thanks for the video wanted to take a breather and look at the clip before messing around with it again lol.
thanks yeah it went, wasn't happy with the clipping back on but it seemed fine and it's not leaking. I still have missfires p0300 just was at the parts store and felt like I should remove a possibility for cheap. Might actually go get that 50 dollar icm and coil packs from the junk yard next... Haven't decided. Waiting on the battery place to charge and test a used battery because the one I'm using is over 5 years old and fails a load test so wanna remove that slight possibility too before moving on to other things since the battery is needing to be replaced anyway. Sigh lol I've had too many days not being fully mobile... I drive on the missfires but sometimes when pulling away it shuts off...
ICM replaced and car is no longer tripping the p0300 but still fluttering under acceleration. I should check the coils somehow I suppose. I feel more confidient in it's ability to get me somewhere now. Still need to iron out the fluttering and bog down thing going on. Need to check for fouled plugs I guess. Whatever else might come to mind. There is no CAT, it was clogged... might replace it in the future... but it was performing so much better without it ha...
On a 2001 Park Avenue it is on the opposite side. And further inboard making it more challenging to get to. Still doable without a lift though, but be careful.
Did you try putting a one way check valve downstream from the fuel filter toward the engine side? If you can hear the fuel pump turning on and off with the ignition on and engine off the fuel pump check valve is not shutting off the backflow pressure, causing the pump to over work and can cause occasional fuel starvation unannounced while driving. The pump still works but the pressure is not held in the system for proper distribution threw the injectors, hence power loss unannounced.
There is a factory valve to do this. My goal was just to change a filter that probably is the original 26 year old filter. With these types of factory lines, it would be a lot of work to tap into the factory plastic lines further down and have a good connection. I had a broken factory line on a Intrepid that I did a video on a while back. There are special kits to repair them which I don’t have. Thanks for stopping by and commenting and relating a great idea in certain situations.
Pressure test the pump. (I realize almost no DIYer has one) You could swap out the fuel pump relay with another one that has same numbers. Something that is not critical like a horn relay if it is the same. See if pump smartens up.
@unclemarksdiyauto thanks I changed relay it wasn't the relay. My fuel pump not accessible waiting till Monday to take it looked at I had serious chain of events replacing IAC the vaccum lines that was going to canister
@unclemarksdiyauto taking it Monday to mechanic finnaly got it running to take to mechanic finally see if they find issue so I won't be placing sensors. Checked fuel filter looks good
@unclemarksdiyauto I did take a video of me doing but just to remember step by step mines actually a 99 buick lesabre but your video was helpful I will update on what mechanic says hopefully next week. Happy Easter
Off hand, I don't remember the location, but there is one somewhere. I had both 1980s and 1981 Park Ave cars. Great cars! It might be on the other side.
@@unclemarksdiyauto another question I have a problem with the Buick too I bought a new carburetor alternator radiator spark plugs new tuneup, new battery new fuel pump new water pump but it cranks but Noo start Soo should it be the distributor or the fuel filter?
@@alexvillarreal4317 Does it have spark? If it does, will it try to start if you pour a little fuel down the carb? If you look down the carb and pump the accelerator pedal, you should see fuel spray with out even cranking it. Just some guidance. I would NOT spend anymore on parts until you verify these couple ideas.
Thanks Rosalie. The reason I went this route was I wanted to be able to depressurize the fuel lines so I would not get a face full of gas! (I guess in the eyes would be worst!) Seems like manufacturers have got rid of the Schrader valve on the fuel rails, so can’t just unhook battery and let off the fuel pressure there.
@@philjimmybob5650 That makes it so much easier, Phil. Nice to hear your car is still on the road. They were pretty nice and sporty looking cars back in the day.
Not sure how many You Tube put there. You could always go ad free! Still cheaper than going to the garage. Thanks for watching. I will check on the ad count.
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I'm just going to attempt the repair now. Thank you for the video. I would share that I've been spraying my brake and gas lines down with rust converter. There's a number of brands that you can buy. You can either spray it or paint it on and it converts rusted metal to a more stable platform. That should stop the rusting.
Actually that isa great idea for stopping the rust! Hope your filter comes off easy as well!
Great job detailing step-by-step on how to replace. Thanks
Hope it was helpful Rosalie. A couple more videos in my Buick play list. I have sold the car in about October 2021, so no more videos on this one planned.
Thanks Mark. My spidy senses tell me some rusty lines will need replacing in the near future. Ahhh love that road salt.
Your spicy senses are probably right! Hoping my fluid film soak down will slow down the rust eating away at the line.
I have an 2001 buick lesabre and it's under the driver side, doing it now thanks for the video wanted to take a breather and look at the clip before messing around with it again lol.
Hope it goes well, bwet 47. Those clips at times can be stubborn.
thanks yeah it went, wasn't happy with the clipping back on but it seemed fine and it's not leaking.
I still have missfires p0300 just was at the parts store and felt like I should remove a possibility for cheap.
Might actually go get that 50 dollar icm and coil packs from the junk yard next... Haven't decided. Waiting on the battery place to charge and test a used battery because the one I'm using is over 5 years old and fails a load test so wanna remove that slight possibility too before moving on to other things since the battery is needing to be replaced anyway. Sigh lol I've had too many days not being fully mobile... I drive on the missfires but sometimes when pulling away it shuts off...
@@bwet7850 The shutting off is a interesting symptom. Keep us posted.
ICM replaced and car is no longer tripping the p0300 but still fluttering under acceleration. I should check the coils somehow I suppose. I feel more confidient in it's ability to get me somewhere now.
Still need to iron out the fluttering and bog down thing going on.
Need to check for fouled plugs I guess.
Whatever else might come to mind.
There is no CAT, it was clogged... might replace it in the future... but it was performing so much better without it ha...
@@bwet7850 Hope you solve it soon!
On a 2001 Park Avenue it is on the opposite side. And further inboard making it more challenging to get to. Still doable without a lift though, but be careful.
They must have the gas tank on the opposite side as well. Thanks for your comment Mariah, and see what else I have on my channel.
scary lookin end good job uncle
It's done! Parked car for summer. Using truck for camping season.
When you take the fuel filter out plug both ends and shake it and pour each side out and look at the gunk
Did you try putting a one way check valve downstream from the fuel filter toward the engine side? If you can hear the fuel pump turning on and off with the ignition on and engine off the fuel pump check valve is not shutting off the backflow pressure, causing the pump to over work and can cause occasional fuel starvation unannounced while driving. The pump still works but the pressure is not held in the system for proper distribution threw the injectors, hence power loss unannounced.
There is a factory valve to do this. My goal was just to change a filter that probably is the original 26 year old filter. With these types of factory lines, it would be a lot of work to tap into the factory plastic lines further down and have a good connection. I had a broken factory line on a Intrepid that I did a video on a while back. There are special kits to repair them which I don’t have. Thanks for stopping by and commenting and relating a great idea in certain situations.
My Haynes manual says to use a new o-ring, which does NOT come with new Fram filter. Odd that it is not included.
Yep, I would think they should supply all parts needed to do it right.
How can you tell difference between bad fuel pump or bad fuel relay
Pressure test the pump. (I realize almost no DIYer has one) You could swap out the fuel pump relay with another one that has same numbers. Something that is not critical like a horn relay if it is the same. See if pump smartens up.
@unclemarksdiyauto thanks I changed relay it wasn't the relay. My fuel pump not accessible waiting till Monday to take it looked at I had serious chain of events replacing IAC the vaccum lines that was going to canister
@unclemarksdiyauto taking it Monday to mechanic finnaly got it running to take to mechanic finally see if they find issue so I won't be placing sensors. Checked fuel filter looks good
@@smokesum9953 that would make a interesting video! Lots of these cars still around. Hope all goes well. Let us know what you find!
@unclemarksdiyauto I did take a video of me doing but just to remember step by step mines actually a 99 buick lesabre but your video was helpful I will update on what mechanic says hopefully next week. Happy Easter
I have a 1980 Buick park avenue limited do you no when the fuel filter located pls and thank u
Off hand, I don't remember the location, but there is one somewhere. I had both 1980s and 1981 Park Ave cars. Great cars! It might be on the other side.
@@unclemarksdiyauto another question I have a problem with the Buick too I bought a new carburetor alternator radiator spark plugs new tuneup, new battery new fuel pump new water pump but it cranks but Noo start Soo should it be the distributor or the fuel filter?
@@alexvillarreal4317 Does it have spark? If it does, will it try to start if you pour a little fuel down the carb? If you look down the carb and pump the accelerator pedal, you should see fuel spray with out even cranking it. Just some guidance. I would NOT spend anymore on parts until you verify these couple ideas.
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Thanks for the info!
Instead of going through all that trouble getting at fuel fuse, just pull battery cable.
Thanks Rosalie. The reason I went this route was I wanted to be able to depressurize the fuel lines so I would not get a face full of gas! (I guess in the eyes would be worst!) Seems like manufacturers have got rid of the Schrader valve on the fuel rails, so can’t just unhook battery and let off the fuel pressure there.
Pulling fuse is less messy but in a pinch pulling neg cable works just fine.
@@unclemarksdiyauto FWIW , My '97 Bonneville does have the Schrader valve on the fuel rail to relieve fuel pressure.
@@philjimmybob5650 That makes it so much easier, Phil. Nice to hear your car is still on the road. They were pretty nice and sporty looking cars back in the day.
Way too many ads!
Not sure how many You Tube put there. You could always go ad free! Still cheaper than going to the garage. Thanks for watching. I will check on the ad count.