How to change fuel filter?

[simonas]

Is it as simple as undoing the brackets at each end of the existing filter and attaching the new one or is there risk of air getting in etc?

As my car is running rough I bought a new one as they are so cheap and a new air filter before I progress to other things



Simon

[Bob Heritage]

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simonas wrote:

Is it as simple as undoing the brackets at each end of the existing filter and attaching the new one or is there risk of air getting in etc?




Simon

Yep, Simple Simon:P

[AlanD]

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you got it Simon, undo pull off and replace. dont forget to wipe up any spills though. turn the ignition on and off a couple of times for the pump to build the pressure back up then fire her up and let her tick over for a couple of minutes

[simonas]

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cool well I;ll go and do that now!!!



cheers Simple Simon:P

[AlanD]

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lol if you keep going like this Simon we will all turn you into a self taught mechanic :P:P:shock:

[simonas]

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ha ha rocker covers last weekend air and fuel filters tonight

engine rebuilds next week I reckon!!

[martin]

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Hi Simon, just a brief point, try and avoid the very cheap fuel filters, with some of them, the paper breaks up and can block the needle valves, watch the colour, if they start to turn brown fairly quickly, get rid. Martin.

[RogerP]

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simonas wrote:

cool well I;ll go and do that now!!!



cheers Simple Simon:P

Simon

Just one point make sure you fit it the right way round, there should be an arrow showing direction of flow.

Roger

[StagnJag]

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simonas wrote:

ha ha rocker covers last weekend air and fuel filters tonight

engine rebuilds next week I reckon!!

...That's how it starts - you pick up a screwdriver, then a spanner, then a socket set... and before you know it you're at torque wrenches, axle stands, engine hoists, dial gauges...etc

Rgds

Dave

[jleyton]

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StagnJag wrote:

...That's how it starts - you pick up a screwdriver, then a spanner, then a socket set... and before you know it you're at torque wrenches, axle stands, engine hoists, dial gauges...etc

Rgds

Dave

and head removal tools ?? :shock:

Cheers

Julian

[martin]

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jleyton wrote:
[quote]StagnJag wrote:

...That's how it starts - you pick up a screwdriver, then a spanner, then a socket set... and before you know it you're at torque wrenches, axle stands, engine hoists, dial gauges...etc 

Rgds

Dave

and head removal tools ??  :shock:

Cheers



Then welding and spray gear - then SWMBO discovers what you're really doing in the garage, she leaves you, you take to drinking and set fire to the dog with your welding torch, it runs into the house and that burns down and the fire brigade arrives to find you re-fitting the front bumper and adjusting the headlamps, the fuzz takes you in and you get certified, and in thirty years you die in a looney bin. Not worth it mate - sell it now - I'll make you an offer.

Martin.

[simonas]

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ha ha cheers Martin

You sound like a man who talks with experience!!!

The old filter was a bugger to get off, the freezing temps made the hoses a bugger to get off but it still runs!! the old filter had black crud in it

[sjm]

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simonas wrote:

ha ha cheers Martin

You sound like a man who talks with experience!!!

The old filter was a bugger to get off, the freezing temps made the hoses a bugger to get off but it still runs!! the old filter had black crud in it

Hi Simon,

Have you let your fuel level get very low?

I would be tempted to remove your fuel tank and flush out all the crap that must be in there.

Steve

[Stagdad]

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simonas wrote:

ha ha rocker covers last weekend air and fuel filters tonight

engine rebuilds next week I reckon!!

You meanCam coversof course ,

Cheers Steve

[simonas]

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I have Steve run out of petrol a couple of times recently

I;m not letting it get as low again