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Old 08-10-2007, 12:09 PM
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hi, anybody tried to replace fuel filter? do you know about some DIY?

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Old 08-10-2007, 12:31 PM
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I'm pretty sure the Tiburon is the same as the Elantra, so this should do it for you if you have the in-tank filter:

http://www.elantraxd.com/DIY/fuel.php

You didn't say what year you have; I think more recent Tibs have the in-tank filter and older models have an inline filter.
 
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Old 08-10-2007, 04:06 PM
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2003+ 2 2.0 & 2.7 Tiburons have an in-tank fuel filter.

I found this out the hard way.
 
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Old 08-10-2007, 04:38 PM
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thank you guys - I will try probably tmrw. but I am wondering why I received fuel filter that looks mostly like oil filter (it's not plastic but aluminium or from some steel) - I have Hyundai Coupe 2.0 2003.
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 07:33 AM
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My question is why are you replacing the fuel filter? The original doesn't need replacement until 100K miles.

Yes, the 2003-up GK Tib has an in-tank filter. You need to remove the lower portion of the rear seat, remove the access pannel to the tank and remove the pump puckup to get to the filter.
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 11:36 AM
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ORIGINAL: NovaResource

My question is why are you replacing the fuel filter? The original doesn't need replacement until 100K miles.

Yes, the 2003-up GK Tib has an in-tank filter. You need to remove the lower portion of the rear seat, remove the access pannel to the tank and remove the pump puckup to get to the filter.
May need be required by Hyundai, but that does not mean its nto a good idea to replace it sooner.
Mine Tib has 60k and I spent a weekend replacing a ton of parts it may not have need til 100k (f/f, plugs/wires, timing belt and tensioner/idler *due at 60k*, upper and lower intake gaskets).
100,000 miles is to long to wait for proper maintainence and easily could cause more harm than help.
 
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Old 08-13-2007, 12:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: Joshewuhh

May need be required by Hyundai, but that does not mean its nto a good idea to replace it sooner.
May need be required by Hyundai to replace the timing belt at 60Kbut that does not mean it's not a good idea to replace it sooner. Should I change it at 30K to be safe?

Hyundai designed and warranties the car. If they say it's good until 100K, then I'm OK with that if I use the car normally.
 
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Old 08-14-2007, 07:33 AM
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Hi guys, so finally I replaced it today but I don't see any "change" ....
 
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Old 08-14-2007, 07:53 AM
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What change were you looking for? What symptoms was the car giving you?
 
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