Fuel filter
Fuel filter
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kevd

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180 posts

185 months

Friday 9th March 2012
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I am planning on changing my fuel filter at the weekend, and in the bible it says I should depressurise the fuel system first, I do not seem to be able to find a description on how to do this. Also when it is all back together do i need to bleed air from the sytem or is it self priming?
Any advice would be gratefully recieved.
Thanks
Kev

SSPPGG

2,120 posts

226 months

Friday 9th March 2012
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just undo the filter, it will leak a bit of fuel, but any pressure will be lost.

it will self prime,

SSPPGG

2,120 posts

226 months

Friday 9th March 2012
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just undo the filter, it will leak a bit of fuel, but any pressure will be lost.

it will self prime,

gizzer

671 posts

230 months

Friday 9th March 2012
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kevd said:
I am planning on changing my fuel filter at the weekend, and in the bible it says I should depressurise the fuel system first, I do not seem to be able to find a description on how to do this. Also when it is all back together do i need to bleed air from the sytem or is it self priming?
Any advice would be gratefully recieved.
Thanks
Kev
Take a wire off the pump,, run engine for a mo , it will self prime
make sure filter is fitted correct way,,

TVR Beaver

2,874 posts

204 months

Friday 9th March 2012
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Good luck... its not the best of job's!.. why they put it there I have no idea!!

SILICONEKID340HP

14,997 posts

255 months

Friday 9th March 2012
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Just done mine , while is was there all the fuel pipes got changed ,worth doing..piece of mind ..

Daggsy

899 posts

276 months

Saturday 10th March 2012
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gizzer
[report] [news] Yesterday (10:10)
kevd said:
I am planning on changing my fuel filter at the weekend, and in the bible it says I should depressurise the fuel system first, I do not seem to be able to find a description on how to do this. Also when it is all back together do i need to bleed air from the sytem or is it self priming?
Any advice would be gratefully recieved.
Thanks
Kev
Take a wire off the pump,, run engine for a mo , it will self prime
make sure filter is fitted correct way,,

So said a past Griff master.

Its in your DNA now Paul so its only time before you return cool

gizzer

671 posts

230 months

Saturday 10th March 2012
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Daggsy said:
gizzer
[report] [news] Yesterday (10:10)
kevd said:
I am planning on changing my fuel filter at the weekend, and in the bible it says I should depressurise the fuel system first, I do not seem to be able to find a description on how to do this. Also when it is all back together do i need to bleed air from the sytem or is it self priming?
Any advice would be gratefully recieved.
Thanks
Kev
Take a wire off the pump,, run engine for a mo , it will self prime
make sure filter is fitted correct way,,

So said a past Griff master.

Its in your DNA now Paul so its only time before you return cool
yes

kevd

Original Poster:

180 posts

185 months

Sunday 11th March 2012
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What a pain in the a**e that is trying to fit the filter. Finally got there after much Effin & Blindin, I don't think they could have found a more awkward spot to place it. Anyway service and jobs are nearly done role on Summer.
Kev

EGB

1,774 posts

181 months

Sunday 11th March 2012
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Checked my fuel filter when putting in new fuel line. Looked clean inside. Checked it by filling with clean fuel and blew back with air line (mouth!). Result, no dirt. Its ok, put it back.