how do i change my fuel filter (1999 cummins)

ryd4evr · 08-08-2007, 07:06 PM

not sure what to do , need instructions ... thanks to all ..

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**Duluth Diesel** · 08-08-2007, 07:11 PM

1 1/8" six point socket is needed. I'm assuming you know where your factory fuel filter is on top of the engine? I'm also assuming that the '99 is the same as my '02? Just open up the cap. Remove the old filter and be sure to remove the old O-ring. Install new filter, new O-ring, hand tighten cap then give it a 1/4 turn tighter with the ratchet. Turn the ignition ON. Then "bump" the starter. By bump I mean just touch the ignition switch to START then let it quickly fall back to ON. This will run the lift pump for 30 seconds. You should be able to hear it. Once thats done, start it up. If your lift pump is functional, the truck should fire right up. Once running, check around the fuel filter cap for leaks. If there are leaks, tighten a little more.
That's the quick and dirty roadside filter change version.
-Chuck

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ryd4evr · 08-08-2007, 07:38 PM

thanks alot , yeah i know where all that is on my block.. just never done one before ,thanks..

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dsweldy · 08-08-2007, 07:43 PM

My 99 has one center bolt on top and the filter is in a canister that drops down .Also has a yellow pressure relief and drain valve near the top.dsweldy 99 cummings

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ryd4evr · 08-08-2007, 07:48 PM

so are the 02 and 99 different then ?

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ryd4evr · 08-08-2007, 07:54 PM

is that the 1/8th in. bolt i loosen to get to the filter ? do i need to purge the lines when done before starting ?

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**Duluth Diesel** · 08-08-2007, 07:55 PM

1 and 1/8" is what mine is. It is a pretty big socket on my '02.

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ryd4evr · 08-08-2007, 08:05 PM

im sure there similar , ill give it a shot thanks duluth !!!!

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totalloser · 10-18-2007, 11:31 AM

Yeah, that's the same. You can use a 1/2" drive, too, but the socket is way better. If you don't have the 1/2" drive port, you may have an aftermarket top because the 1/2" drive broke your old one! My local Napa has new tops on a rack! Some air will run through. It will run like dogsnot till it passes and you may have to crank a bit, but it's not too big a deal.

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99cummins08 · 10-18-2007, 11:41 AM

make sure you have plenty of fuel in the tank and by that i mean atleast half a tank. and on mine i tried the bump the started deal but it didnt work out so well for me then i tried wrapping a ragg around my compresser hose and sticking that down into the tank that didnt work so i ended up haveing to crack open the return line and do the air in the tank as well as bump the starter to get that thing to pick up the fuel then it was game on

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duramaxin14 · 10-18-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 99cummins08

make sure you have plenty of fuel in the tank and by that i mean atleast half a tank. and on mine i tried the bump the started deal but it didnt work out so well for me then i tried wrapping a ragg around my compresser hose and sticking that down into the tank that didnt work so i ended up haveing to crack open the return line and do the air in the tank as well as bump the starter to get that thing to pick up the fuel then it was game on

X2 and use a gas rag to get her fired off.

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milron · 11-06-2007, 01:02 PM

Are the 06 fuel filter changes the same way?

08-08-2007, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
ryd4evr Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tooele,ut Posts: 43 ryd4evr's Truck Pics	how do i change my fuel filter (1999 cummins) not sure what to do , need instructions ... thanks to all .. __________________ 1999 2500 (8800) 4x4 QC , edge juice w/att. , 5" cat back system, 6" s.s. tip , bd bypass l.p. , and all after market exterior accesories , 33x12.5 on aluminum wheels , just starting on the power mods ... oh yeah and the famous 53 block ..

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milron Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5 milron's Truck Pics	06 the same? Are the 06 fuel filter changes the same way?

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08-08-2007, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Duluth Diesel Twin Port Sales, Authorized Amsoil Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Superior, WI Posts: 5,982 Duluth Diesel's Truck Pics	1 1/8" six point socket is needed. I'm assuming you know where your factory fuel filter is on top of the engine? I'm also assuming that the '99 is the same as my '02? Just open up the cap. Remove the old filter and be sure to remove the old O-ring. Install new filter, new O-ring, hand tighten cap then give it a 1/4 turn tighter with the ratchet. Turn the ignition ON. Then "bump" the starter. By bump I mean just touch the ignition switch to START then let it quickly fall back to ON. This will run the lift pump for 30 seconds. You should be able to hear it. Once thats done, start it up. If your lift pump is functional, the truck should fire right up. Once running, check around the fuel filter cap for leaks. If there are leaks, tighten a little more. That's the quick and dirty roadside filter change version. -Chuck __________________ AMSOIL ONLINE STORE - DISCOUNT PRICING AVAILABLE CLICK HERE FOR A FREE AMSOIL CATALOG *TWIN PORT SALES - AMSOIL* SHIPPED DIRECT THE BEST SYNTHETIC OIL IN THE WORLD FOR LESS INJEN Nanofiber Intake Systems**

08-08-2007, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
ryd4evr Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tooele,ut Posts: 43 ryd4evr's Truck Pics	thanks alot , yeah i know where all that is on my block.. just never done one before ,thanks.. __________________ 1999 2500 (8800) 4x4 QC , edge juice w/att. , 5" cat back system, 6" s.s. tip , bd bypass l.p. , and all after market exterior accesories , 33x12.5 on aluminum wheels , just starting on the power mods ... oh yeah and the famous 53 block ..

08-08-2007, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
dsweldy Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2 dsweldy's Truck Pics	My 99 has one center bolt on top and the filter is in a canister that drops down .Also has a yellow pressure relief and drain valve near the top.dsweldy 99 cummings Last edited by dsweldy : 08-08-2007 at 07:51 PM.

08-08-2007, 07:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
ryd4evr Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tooele,ut Posts: 43 ryd4evr's Truck Pics	so are the 02 and 99 different then ? __________________ 1999 2500 (8800) 4x4 QC , edge juice w/att. , 5" cat back system, 6" s.s. tip , bd bypass l.p. , and all after market exterior accesories , 33x12.5 on aluminum wheels , just starting on the power mods ... oh yeah and the famous 53 block ..

08-08-2007, 07:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
ryd4evr Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tooele,ut Posts: 43 ryd4evr's Truck Pics	is that the 1/8th in. bolt i loosen to get to the filter ? do i need to purge the lines when done before starting ? __________________ 1999 2500 (8800) 4x4 QC , edge juice w/att. , 5" cat back system, 6" s.s. tip , bd bypass l.p. , and all after market exterior accesories , 33x12.5 on aluminum wheels , just starting on the power mods ... oh yeah and the famous 53 block ..

08-08-2007, 07:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Duluth Diesel Twin Port Sales, Authorized Amsoil Dealer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Superior, WI Posts: 5,982 Duluth Diesel's Truck Pics	1 and 1/8" is what mine is. It is a pretty big socket on my '02. __________________ AMSOIL ONLINE STORE - DISCOUNT PRICING AVAILABLE CLICK HERE FOR A FREE AMSOIL CATALOG *TWIN PORT SALES - AMSOIL* SHIPPED DIRECT THE BEST SYNTHETIC OIL IN THE WORLD FOR LESS INJEN Nanofiber Intake Systems**

08-08-2007, 08:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
ryd4evr Cummins Fan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: tooele,ut Posts: 43 ryd4evr's Truck Pics	im sure there similar , ill give it a shot thanks duluth !!!! __________________ 1999 2500 (8800) 4x4 QC , edge juice w/att. , 5" cat back system, 6" s.s. tip , bd bypass l.p. , and all after market exterior accesories , 33x12.5 on aluminum wheels , just starting on the power mods ... oh yeah and the famous 53 block ..

10-18-2007, 11:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
totalloser Cummins Nut Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 437 totalloser's Truck Pics	Yeah, that's the same. You can use a 1/2" drive, too, but the socket is way better. If you don't have the 1/2" drive port, you may have an aftermarket top because the 1/2" drive broke your old one! My local Napa has new tops on a rack! Some air will run through. It will run like dogsnot till it passes and you may have to crank a bit, but it's not too big a deal. Last edited by totalloser : 10-18-2007 at 11:33 AM.

10-18-2007, 11:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
99cummins08 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central florida Posts: 280 99cummins08's Truck Pics	make sure you have plenty of fuel in the tank and by that i mean atleast half a tank. and on mine i tried the bump the started deal but it didnt work out so well for me then i tried wrapping a ragg around my compresser hose and sticking that down into the tank that didnt work so i ended up haveing to crack open the return line and do the air in the tank as well as bump the starter to get that thing to pick up the fuel then it was game on __________________ 2003 crew cab chevy 2500hd 4x4 dmax charcoal grey 85,000 32" procomp xt's and efi live tuned by duramaxin14 13.97 @99mph on a stock trany yusta have a dodge but we went rollin *proverbs 13:3*