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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 April 2014, 17:41:25
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I noticed a strong smell of petrol from our 53 plate Corsa today. Further investigation revealed a leaking fuel filter. :-\ :-\
The filter is the original, and I recently purchased a new one (£4) to replace it when I had a moment to spare.
I obviously need to do this sooner rather than later now.
Easy job?
Do I need any special tools?
Will I get soaked in petrol?
(http://i58.tinypic.com/2guh8nl.jpg)
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Same set-up as the Omega. Here`s the guide for the estate
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90548.0
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Same set-up as the Omega. Here`s the guide for the estate
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90548.0
Yep,same bastard clips as most Vauxhalls :-\,has that thing been used to launch boats in the sea Opti :-X
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Same set-up as the Omega. Here`s the guide for the estate
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90548.0
Yep,same bastard clips as most Vauxhalls :-\,has that thing been used to launch boats in the sea Opti :-X
Are all these 1.0L and 1.2L corsa's 3 pot
Cheers henryd :y Other half wants one but 3 pots dont sound right
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Same set-up as the Omega. Here`s the guide for the estate
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90548.0
Yep,same bastard clips as most Vauxhalls :-\,has that thing been used to launch boats in the sea Opti :-X
Are all these 1.0L and 1.2L corsa's 3 pot
Only the 1.0 :y
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The Corsa forum suggest that the clips are easy to break and that a seemingly small job can become much bigger.
One disgruntled Corsa owner reckons that if you break the clips then you'll need a new piece of fuel line.
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The Corsa forum suggest that the clips are easy to break and that a seemingly small job can become much bigger.
One disgruntled Corsa owner reckons that if you break the clips then you'll need a new piece of fuel line.
The clips fit on the filter itself,not the pipe,most aftermarket filters come with new clips but I don't think the GM filter does.
There is a special set of pliers for releasing the clips, I made my own by grinding out a pair of old side cutting pliers
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I think they are talking about the pipe breaking not the clips, as said the clips are seperate. These Corsa pipes tend to break at the "Y" junction and if that happens its a new pipe and i think a tank drop to fit it
Andy
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The Corsa forum suggest that the clips are easy to break and that a seemingly small job can become much bigger.
One disgruntled Corsa owner reckons that if you break the clips then you'll need a new piece of fuel line.
The clips fit on the filter itself,not the pipe,most aftermarket filters come with new clips but I don't think the GM filter does.
There is a special set of pliers for releasing the clips, I made my own by grinding out a pair of old side cutting pliers
Last GM one I bought for an Omega came complete with 2 new clips ;)
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The first pic looks just the same as the one i had to remove from the MV6 estate the other week, and as you said fuel line did not want to come off even with correct tool :'( :'(. Needed to cut fuel line off in the end and fit a new one. :( >:( >:( hope you have better luck than me as the Corsa has the "y" junction as you can see from your pic and that pipe on the filter looks very rusty just like the MV6 did. Sorry if that's bad news, i was under the estate for over an hour.
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Oh dear, very poor maintenance Mr Opti! ;D :y
Never had any issue removing them with the correct tools.
And if removed with the correct tools then the clips can be re-used, make sure you insert the clips into the ends of the fuel line fittings before fitting the new filter.
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If it is a bit dark when
your the butler is changing it, just use a candle for a bit more light. :o :o ;D ;D
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Local Vx dealer will change the filter for £25 inc VAT, if I provide the filter.
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Oh dear, very poor maintenance Mr Opti! ;D :y
Never had any issue removing them with the correct tools.
And if removed with the correct tools then the clips can be re-used, make sure you insert the clips into the ends of the fuel line fittings before fitting the new filter.
It may be the 2003 original but it's only had 25,000 miles of petrol flow through it....... ;) ::) ::) ::)
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If it is a bit dark when your the butler is changing it, just use a candle for a bit more light. :o :o ;D ;D
By candle light would give a possible big light as a result in a bang....lol.....mmm
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Oh dear, very poor maintenance Mr Opti! ;D :y
Never had any issue removing them with the correct tools.
And if removed with the correct tools then the clips can be re-used, make sure you insert the clips into the ends of the fuel line fittings before fitting the new filter.
It may be the 2003 original but it's only had 25,000 miles of petrol flow through it....... ;) ::) ::) ::)
It's not the fuel that has caused the rust though, is it? Merc owners, all tight bu**ers....... ::) ::) ::)
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Oh dear, very poor maintenance Mr Opti! ;D :y
Never had any issue removing them with the correct tools.
And if removed with the correct tools then the clips can be re-used, make sure you insert the clips into the ends of the fuel line fittings before fitting the new filter.
It may be the 2003 original but it's only had 25,000 miles of petrol flow through it....... ;) ::) ::) ::)
It's not the fuel that has caused the rust though, is it? Merc owners, all tight bu**ers....... ::) ::) ::)
Yes indeed. ...Just look at that Andy B..eans fella. ;D ;D