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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: SteveAvfc. on 04 August 2011, 16:21:07

Title: Fuel filter replacement
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 04 August 2011, 16:21:07

hi guys i am under taking the job of replacing the fuel filter this weekend weather permitting and would like to ask with out sounding thick as to its exact location, is it in front of the fuel tank or along side ?. also would welcome any tips to ensure it go easy peasy thanks Steve. :y

Title: Re: Fuel filter replacement
Post by: Jimbob on 04 August 2011, 16:24:18

saloon or estate?

Title: Re: Fuel filter replacement
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 04 August 2011, 16:25:38

Sorry guys saloon

Title: Re: Fuel filter replacement
Post by: lou on 04 August 2011, 17:16:36

Easy with the right tool (Modified old wire strippers) to undo clips. Will try to find pic..found it
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee139/sandyortanca/DSCF0034-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Fuel filter replacement
Post by: Andy B on 04 August 2011, 17:46:06

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hi guys i am under taking the job of replacing the fuel filter this weekend weather permitting and would like to ask with out sounding thick as to its exact location, is it in front of the fuel tank or along side ?. also would welcome any tips to ensure it go easy peasy thanks Steve. :y

Driver's side rear wheel arch, towards the back.  :y :y Once you take the wheel off it'll stare you in the face.  ;)

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/S73F2009.jpg)

Title: Re: Fuel filter replacement
Post by: SteveAvfc. on 04 August 2011, 17:51:21

Thanks Andy was thinking i was having to put on ramps and crawl underneath  :y

Title: Re: Fuel filter replacement
Post by: Andy B on 04 August 2011, 19:48:35

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Thanks Andy was thinking i was having to put on ramps and crawl underneath  :y

Be careful of the direction of flow, IIRC the filter shown is arse about face back to front.  ::) ::)