anyone know how to change the fuel filter on a Alfa Romeo Spider?

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Have a 91 spider with a needed fuel filter change? any help out there
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IF you have SPICA Fuel Injection, there are two fuel filters, just like they have two oil filters.

There’s a fuel filter in the back, just "downstream" of the gas tank. While this filter *resembles* much cheaper Ford fuel filters, they are actually constructed quite differently, mainly to accommodate the substantial fuel volume and pressure the SPICA system requires. If you want your Italian to maintain proper fuel pressure, always use the original Alfa part (it will last longer anyway).

The second fuel filter is under the hood of the car, in a large housing on the passenger’s side (follow the fuel lines as they come up the firewall… they will go into this round housing). According to Alfa's factory maintenance schedules, this filter actually needs to be changed more often, so when you do change it ALWAYS, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY FIRST. The housing is metal, and sits right above the wiring for the starter motor, so you dont want any fireworks or bbqs in your garage!

good luck be careful, and wear eye protection.

WHOOP C/O 2000
"Switchin Lanes" in my Maroon Big Body Mercury Marauder and 96 Impala SS
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