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[andy4775]

How to change a fuel filter on a 2.2dti, is it easy?

[damage consultant]

easy to do just remember to fill new filter with diesel if you don't you will end up having to bleed it.

[waspy]

It's simple enough, but a a pain in the arse. Make sure the engines hot when you change it, incase you get any problems (a hot engine starts easier than a cold one).

What you can do if you wish is to tip a bottle of injector cleaner in the filter pot after you've positioned the filter. Top up with diesel (make sure you place a bowel under the car just below the filter), start & give it some rev. 9 times outa ten she'll stall, but give it some crank & she'll fire up & run sweeter than before

[andy4775]

Thanks for that lads, I'll let you know how I get on.

[waspy]

Where abouts are you? If you're not too far away, i'll pop round & show you how to get on

[andy4775]

Just a thought tho and I hope I dont have to, how do I bleed it?

[andy4775]

Thanks for the offer Pete but I'm in Darlinton.

[waspy]

Just a thought tho and I hope I dont have to, how do I bleed it?

With the engine running pop the plastic top off the engine, then very carefully undo the injectors one by one (only a small amount mind) & one a time.

[waspy]

Thanks for the offer Pete but I'm in Darlinton.

See you at around 8ish in the morning

[waspy]

Also do not remove the inlet/outlet feed pipes on the top of the filter housing top. You lose the vacuum & the fuel flows back to the tank & it's major PITA time.