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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Deathowl on 31 July 2010, 17:50:57

Title: Fuel Filter
Post by: Deathowl on 31 July 2010, 17:50:57

Hi Guys how do i go about changing the fuel filter do i need anything special or should i be doing anything special or is it unscrew and screw back up

Title: Re: Fuel Filter
Post by: tidla on 31 July 2010, 18:02:45

generally i always fill the fuel filter with diesel prior to refitting.
warm the engine before removal for an easy re-start.

usually there is a bleed screw on top of the filter housing and a primer pump/ bulb for bleeding out the air.

im sure someone will add more vehicle specific detail soon.

Title: Re: Fuel Filter
Post by: MickAP on 31 July 2010, 20:05:27

I find it easier to remove the whole unit (mounting bracket) from the inner wing.
It comes out easier this way, just undo the two bolts and disconnect the two fuel pipes, and elec connection. You can then easily reseat the new filter onto the top ring, bit fiddly for me when fixed to the wing.
Fill the new filter with diesel magic (Halfords) it will clean the injectors when you start up, give it a good. blast.
Mine never needed priming, just refit connect up and go :y

Mick ;)

Title: Re: Fuel Filter
Post by: Deathowl on 01 August 2010, 09:42:24

do i need to take the fuse out of the fuel pump to take the pressure off like you need to in a petrol car

Title: Re: Fuel Filter
Post by: TheBoy on 01 August 2010, 09:55:33

No (and don't need to on petrol ones either)

Title: Re: Fuel Filter
Post by: Omegatoy on 01 August 2010, 10:03:21

I just unscrew old get hold of carrier or mounting bracket and lift it slightly to get old filter off, fill new filter with diesel magic and diesel, again lift mounting with a good hard tug slip new filter on and do up, but when you unscrew the old filter just check the heater ring didnt come loose!! if it did tighten it before replacing new filter or you will have an airleak!! :y

Title: Re: Fuel Filter
Post by: Seth on 01 August 2010, 10:39:22

Quote

I find it easier to remove the whole unit (mounting bracket) from the inner wing.
It comes out easier this way, just undo the two bolts and disconnect the two fuel pipes, and elec connection. You can then easily reseat the new filter onto the top ring, bit fiddly for me when fixed to the wing.
Fill the new filter with diesel magic (Halfords) it will clean the injectors when you start up, give it a good. blast.
Mine never needed priming, just refit connect up and go :y

Mick ;)

 :y
PM sent bud!