TVR 350i fuel filter

[SteveBikeandAuto]

Hi folks

I want to change the fuel filter on my wedge. Will I be Ok clamping the fuel lines to change the filter, or does the tank need to be drained? Any advise welcome

Cheers

Steve

[adam quantrill]

I clamped mine - worked OK last time. I used a mole grip plus two wider bits of aly in between to spread the load. You probably only need to clamp the upstream (tank) side.

[SteveBikeandAuto]

Thanks for that, just wanted to check before I did anything silly

Steve

[Wedg1e]

Don't install it backwards otherwise it filters out the fuel and leaves the crap...

[keatsie]

Check your fuel lines before clamping, mine were perished and the clamp just proved how bad as it caused a nice split.. Good job really, better while I was in the mood to fix than spring a leak while driving

[SteveBikeandAuto]

Thanks again guys, all welcome advice!

[stevoj]

Personally i would clamp both but then stick an 8mm bolt up the end and re tighten the hose clip, this way you can release the clamps if your going to be a while doing the job and it avoids any chance of the clamp mechanism you use springing off and spilling fuel all over the place.

[mrzigazaga]

When my post filter was changed recently we just clamped the hose from the swirl pot...But do check the hoses as the can split if old...Not good....Have some cans ready depending how much fuel you have in the tanks...Ziga

[bradderztvr]

I've changed the fuel filters many times over the years, without any need for clamping.
Just disconnect the multi plug from the Lucas Power resistor in the engine bay (usually bolted to the nearside wheel arch), then crank the engine a few times which depressurises the fuel system ?
The tanks feed fuel to the swirl pot and pump first so you will get a bit of leakage, but nothing too bad, in other words it won't pour out.
Well that's my method anyway.
Good luck.

[SteveBikeandAuto]

Thanks again everyone, mission accomplished without any dramas. Wish every wedge job was that straight forward; for once, didn't need arms eight feet long and the hands of a two year old Fuel lines look fine, but good to get the tip about checking them. Just need some decent weather now to use the thing?