fuel pressure relief

[the mad bastard <stoopid@idirect.com>]

Dondria Wallace wrote:
> 
> Sean Rabey wrote:
> >
> >         Just got a new bosch fuel filter for my 16V.  Anyone have any tips
> > or warnings about installing it, or is it a basic unbolt-put in-tighten,
> > type replacement?
>
>         The system is under pressure.  There is no easy way to relieve that
> pressure, and you'll have a spray when you crack the line. I just did it
> on my 16v.  Take your time!  You'll lose about half a cup of gas, but it
> will come out quickly.  Use eye protection.  Once this is done, then it
> is an easy replacement.  Make sure you use a backup wrench too.

	Would you be able to relieve pressure in the system by pulling the fuel
pump relay and turning the car over for a bit??  For some reason this
makes a bit of sense to me.  Of course, all of my mechanical training
has been from this list, so maybe I'm jus' lost :)

jason
the mad bastard
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