Changing fuel filter

[mrcosmos]

Last job of my 6k service.Need to change it safely,so is it battery disconnected and clamps for both sides of the filter?or is there more to it? Regards,Dave.

Edited by mrcosmos on Saturday 22 September 18:41

[dnb]

I just disconnected the battery and had a drip tray to catch the petrol left in the filter. I didn't bother with clamps, however I made sure the car was more-or-less out of fuel.

I'm sure you know to thoroughly check the hoses for deterioration - I had to replace mine and as always I ended up with a non standard solution...

[Gadaffi Duck]

To be honest, I didn't disconnect the battery, but I clamped the pipes and the car had been given a few hours to cool right off. worked ok, but watch for petrol dropping as you pull filter clear. Goggles the way to go!

Edited by Gadaffi Duck on Sunday 23 September 21:43

[crackedfinger]

While you are under there - check out the short section of connecting pipe just before the fuel punp - I was amazed at how it has perished when compared to the 8mm fuel hose. Was not far away from a fuel leak.

Got a general quesiton though - I have just changed mine, and th eone I replaced had clearly been there for ages - probably since the car was made. Have others expereinced this, consideringt he car has been through two 12k services by a dealer in its life?

[mrcosmos]

You have just hit the nail on the head thats why I've started doing my own servicing.If I was buying another TVR I would go for the one with a suitcase full of receipts rather than stamps in the service book and no receipts.Cheers,Dave.

[TVR_nut]

crackedfinger said:

While you are under there - check out the short section of connecting pipe just before the fuel punp - I was amazed at how it has perished when compared to the 8mm fuel hose. Was not far away from a fuel leak.

Got a general quesiton though - I have just changed mine, and th eone I replaced had clearly been there for ages - probably since the car was made. Have others expereinced this, consideringt he car has been through two 12k services by a dealer in its life?

And look at the chassis tubes behind the fuel pipes too - its a SUPER dirt trap. Whilst the pipes are clear it is easier to remove the rust and paint/waxoyl it.

Neil

[spend]

mrcosmos said:

You have just hit the nail on the head thats why I've started doing my own servicing.If I was buying another TVR I would go for the one with a suitcase full of receipts rather than stamps in the service book and no receipts.Cheers,Dave.

Yup, FSH is worth diddly squat IMHO also, still surprising how many folks judge a car by its polish & philatelic qualities

Dave