330d fuel filter

[tpcurran]

Does anyone know where the fuel filter for a e46 330d is located and is it a DIY to change?
Its the later 204/6sp model
thanks

[Neil.D]

They are normally located 3/4 of the way back on the underside - the same side as the fuel filler.
They are DIY but it is not recommended as they are a fire hazard if you dont know what youre doing. They are peanuts for a mecanic to change (about £35 cost and £20 labour IIRC).
Get it done at your next service as if they are anything like my car then they are a 'lifetime' item but end up looking like this

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http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachments/e39-m...

[sniff diesel]

Neil.D said:

They are DIY but it is not recommended as they are a fire hazard if you dont know what youre doing. They are peanuts for a mecanic to change (about £35 cost and £20 labour IIRC)

Or get your own filter for about £12 delivered and fit it yourself in about 20 minutes tops. Suppose it could be a fire hazard if you decided to have a fag whilst doing it.

[Neil.D]

Well petrol ones are, you diesel lot will just get covered in greasy oil. Yyou need to clamp both ends of the fuel pipes otherwise it leaks out - so like I say, you need to know what youre doing.
Talking of tractor fuel, what about air locks in the sytem once the new filter is on? Couldnt this cause issues, a bit like running out of fuel? Or am I about 10 years being on derv motors?

[tpcurran]

thanks for info guys, i suppose if i fill the filter up with diesel before i fit it, it might reduce chance of airlock