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| Author: | Jarsee [ Sun May 02, 2021 7:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fuel filter replacement |
I've been doing some maintenance and decided to replace the fuel filter as I've no evidence of it being done and it was looking a bit crusty. I can see why it hasn't been done for some time as it was a bit of a pain to do so thought I'd share and give a few tips. Firstly loosen the two connections with the filter held in place, mine were both incredibly tight though the top banjo bolt can be done with a 14mm socket on an exrension. The bottom pipe fitting is accessed through the inner wing above the track rod the drive shaft after removing the n/s/f wheel. I used a 14mm flare nut spanner to prevent rounding off the flats but couldn't get a decent pull on the spanner so had to move it with a pry bar braced against the chassis. With the fuel lines removed it was time to release the filter from the inside of the wing but couldn't get a 10mm spanner or socket on the pinch bolt due to poor access so removed the bracket completely. It might be possible to get at the pinch bolt with the vacuum pot out the way but I didn't want to risk breaking off any of the plastic nipples. I fitted the new filter the same heigth in the bracket so it would sit in the same place relative to the bottom pipe when refitted and lowered it in to place to sit on the pipe. Connect the bottom fitting before securing the filter/bracket in place as you'll need to position the filter to get the thread started. The top banjo fitting is straight forward. Hope this is usefull |
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| Author: | Nibbles [ Sun May 02, 2021 11:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Fuel filter replacement |
I've seen many posts from people who have destroyed the bottom connection and pipe. I think it's quite common for the pipe to stick to the nut so it gets twisted and broken as the nut is undone. Sounds like you wer lucky on this front. The other common problem is using a normal spanner and rounding off as you say. Useful post, thank you. |
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