Fuel Filter?

Tiny
KEVINLOKEN
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  • 1992 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
  • 165,000 MILES
Im interested in buying a 1992 chevy caprice classic 305 v8 has 165,000 kms the lady is 86 yrs old all she said was wrong with car was when driving it would have a hard time going faster then 35 km/h could this be something major wrong? A few friends told me it could be something simple such as a clogged fuel filter? Or can this be something majorly wrong with tranny and if so are they expensive for a caprice?I need to know asap thanks
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 5:27 AM

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Tiny
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Could be a fuel filter and pick-up sock in fuel tank is clogged-up, exhaust system is restricted and transmission slipping-Dunno about prices it varies with location-check with tranny shops-
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 5:51 AM
Tiny
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Thank u very much ill have to drive the 2 hrs and get car to a mechanic and see what they say is there anyways of my just trying car in any gear to tell if tranny is slipping? Or exhaust restricted sorry for dumb question lol
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 7:39 AM
Tiny
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Make sure the engine is fully warmed-up and then check transmission fluid level if okay put shift gear in all gears a couple times and then attempt to move it-won't move have it further checked out-
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Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 AT 8:56 AM
Tiny
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  • 1991 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 187,000 MILES
Where is the fuel filter located?
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The fuel filter is located under the vehicle on passenger side frame rail just ahead of the rear wheel.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/103836_fuel_filter_2_1.jpg

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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1989 Chevy Caprice V8

relacing fuel filter
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The fuel filter is a square assembly located at the back of the engine above the intake manifold. Disconnect the fuel lines in order to remove the filter. When installing, carefully thread and tighten the lines to the new filter. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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  • 1987 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 17,000 MILES
My car losses accleration going up hill, it wont pick up speed until im back on flat land. We checked and it wasnt the fuel filter or catyltic converter
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)

Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ignition misfire rather than lean misfire. The causes of ignition misfire may include:

Dirty or worn spark plugs
Bad plug wires
Weak ignition coil
Wet plug wires
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Fuel filter locations
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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There are three types of fuel filters; internal (in the carburetor fitting), inline (in the fuel line) and in-tank (the sock on the fuel pickup tube).

Thanks for using 2CarPros. Com!
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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1985 Chevy Caprice

where is the fuel filter loacted? And what else might be the problem?Turning over but wont start. Fuel related. Fuel pump seems to be working. Gas in car. Just wont start and has gas in it.
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:48 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Welcome to the site. If the engine is carbed, it should be a mechanical fuel pump not electric. What is the litre size of engine? With a carbed engine the fuel supply line should screw into the fuel filter housing.
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:48 AM (Merged)
Tiny
HERK19
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  • 1978 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 128,000 MILES
I've recently just put a rebuilt quad jet carb in the car! In it was driving kool for 8hrs and then when I was driving I gas it an then it shut off ! I started it back up and gas it again to park it it cut off again ! Thts the reseason why I replace the carburetor and naw its doin it again with the new carb and I replace the fuel filter! So can it be the fuel pump!
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:48 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check fuel pressure and delivery should be around 4psi and deliver a pint in 15sec.
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:48 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Where do I check the fuel pressure at!
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Friday, July 17th, 2020 AT 10:48 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Remove line from carb using a vacuum/pressure gague put hose on end of line crank
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