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Fuel Filter Change
« on: 18 April 2007, 07:21:01 »
Do I just pull fuse 18 when the engine is running?

Will it help to clamp the inlet and outlet pipes to the fuel filter?

Going to attempt it today.
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #1 on: 18 April 2007, 07:27:06 »
I just pulled the fuse but there was a small amount of leakage & fuel still in the filter.

I found the old clips really fiddley to get off properly but as the new filter came with new ones I just broke them off  ::)
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #2 on: 18 April 2007, 07:43:40 »
Thanks :y
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #3 on: 18 April 2007, 11:46:35 »
Hi chaps,

I need to do this soon as well.

I wasn't aware of the 'remove fuse 18 while engine running'
- what is that all about?

Cheers,

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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #4 on: 18 April 2007, 11:53:35 »
Removing fuse 18 whilst the engine is running depressurises the fuel system.

Well, what a simple job, don't know why I've been putting it off.

Car runs much better as well :y
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #5 on: 18 April 2007, 11:56:55 »
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Removing fuse 18 whilst the engine is running depressurises the fuel system.

Well, what a simple job, don't know why I've been putting it off.

Car runs much better as well :y

Is this the same on the V6's?  I also need to do mine.. after pulling the fuse (and forgive me if I'm being stupid) do I turn the ignition off?
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #6 on: 18 April 2007, 11:59:20 »
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Removing fuse 18 whilst the engine is running depressurises the fuel system.

Well, what a simple job, don't know why I've been putting it off.

Car runs much better as well :y

Is this the same on the V6's?  I also need to do mine.. after pulling the fuse (and forgive me if I'm being stupid) do I turn the ignition off?

Yes and yes.

The engine will stall when you pull the fuse.

You will get a small amount of petrol out of the old filter when you remove it, keep it away from your eyes.
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #7 on: 18 April 2007, 12:01:13 »
Well worth doing & if I can manage it; anyone can  :)
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #8 on: 18 April 2007, 12:11:02 »
Right-ho . Job for the weekend sorted.    or maybe I'll do the AC lamps... decisions..

Thanks chaps.
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #9 on: 18 April 2007, 12:30:46 »
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Right-ho . Job for the weekend sorted.    or maybe I'll do the AC lamps... decisions..

Thanks chaps.

Both, you know you want to  ;)

Might be doing my Cams this weekend with some help from our very own Mr Wood, wish us luck  :o  :o  :D
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #10 on: 18 April 2007, 12:34:31 »
Mr Wood :question

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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #11 on: 18 April 2007, 12:34:55 »
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Right-ho . Job for the weekend sorted.    or maybe I'll do the AC lamps... decisions..

Thanks chaps.
The filter only takes a few minutes, go for it  :y
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #12 on: 18 April 2007, 12:58:45 »
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Right-ho . Job for the weekend sorted.    or maybe I'll do the AC lamps... decisions..

Thanks chaps.

Ian, let me know how you get on shifting the clips...I tried to do mine a few weeks back, couldn't get the clips released at all!
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #13 on: 18 April 2007, 13:04:07 »
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Right-ho . Job for the weekend sorted.    or maybe I'll do the AC lamps... decisions..

Thanks chaps.

Ian, let me know how you get on shifting the clips...I tried to do mine a few weeks back, couldn't get the clips released at all!

I first of all released the retaining strap around the filter, then, using a very small screwdriver, eased back the clips both sides.

Releasing the retaining strap first, enables you to twist the filter to get at both sides of the clips.
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Re: Fuel Filter Change
« Reply #14 on: 18 April 2007, 13:27:53 »
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Right-ho . Job for the weekend sorted.    or maybe I'll do the AC lamps... decisions..

Thanks chaps.

Ian, let me know how you get on shifting the clips...I tried to do mine a few weeks back, couldn't get the clips released at all!

I first of all released the retaining strap around the filter, then, using a very small screwdriver, eased back the clips both sides.

Releasing the retaining strap first, enables you to twist the filter to get at both sides of the clips.

Pictures...?


Anyway, well done AA  :y
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