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mr._floppy
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Fuel Filter ?
« on: Aug 19th, 2005, 4:41pm » |
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 The old girl passed her MOT to-day with nothing needing done ( always a good idea to book it in on a Friday as the tester is more likely to be in a good mood looking forward to the week-end ). Although not part of the MOT the tester mentioned the Fuel Filter was very rusty, I nodded sagely as if I knew what he was talking about and thanked him.
Where's is the flippin' thing, and is it easy and cheap to change?
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Daven
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #1 on: Aug 19th, 2005, 6:43pm » |
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Yep it's under the car at the back to the left of the fuel tank (looking from behind!)
Simple to do but only if the nut and bolt have not rusted together like mine!
Be prepared for some fuel spillage as well
Can't remember how much!
Dave
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Scorpioen84
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #2 on: Aug 19th, 2005, 9:04pm » |
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oops, havent changed mine yet.!
about 1year since i bought the filter...
where working om a BMW til now, and there was drilled 3 holes in the fuel pipes and tank, not starting today... grr.. hehe..
anyway, not my car...
tomorrow im putting on H&R sport springs on the scorp...
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joe_murphy
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #3 on: Aug 22nd, 2005, 7:51pm » |
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hi mr floppy just changed my filter as i thought it may have been by misfire/slugish performance
1/2 socket 12inch extention and ratchet one bolt holds it on, take the protective caps off of new one, remove inlet outlet pipes and quickly place the caps from new one over them to prevent the petrol going all over you
then remove.wire brush the end of the thread on the clamping bolt 8 mm socket i think and use a bit of penetrant or a drop from the end of your dipstick to lube it up ,then unclamp, slide new filter inplace taking note arrow points to front of vehicle then replace all put the caps back onto the new one when putting it back inplace to prevent ingrease of dirt ,pinch pipe end and push on firmly pull back theyll lock, turn ingition on check for leaks then start job done in less than 10 mins any probs gimme a shout you can fit underneath without a ramp aslong as youve laid off of the pies
kind regards joe ps cost £5.99
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mr._floppy
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #4 on: Aug 22nd, 2005, 9:32pm » |
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Thanks Joe, did you say you did it without a ramp or car hoist? jeez, you must have real long arms
No problems with air locks in the fuel system after fitting ?
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joe_murphy
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #5 on: Aug 23rd, 2005, 8:14am » |
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yes floppyman you can slide under the rear of the vehicle to get to it and no i dont have abnormaly long arms its a no brainer job mate real easy and the fuel system pressurises its self so no fuel bleeding required or ramp lift etc
kind regards joe
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Chad66
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #6 on: Aug 23rd, 2005, 9:33am » |
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Done it a few times myself, really easy, just be quick getting the caps on the end when you remove the pipes or you get petrol running straight down your arm!!!!
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Scorpioen84
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #7 on: Aug 24th, 2005, 11:38pm » |
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Quote:| use a bit of penetrant or a drop from the end of your dipstick to lube it up......... |
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 aaahaha.... sounds a bit......
Sorry...  shame on me...
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mr._floppy
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #8 on: Aug 25th, 2005, 10:58am » |
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The ghost of Kenneth Williams lives on......
."......... stop messing about"
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Scorpioen84
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #9 on: Aug 25th, 2005, 2:28pm » |
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on Aug 25th, 2005, 10:58am, mr._floppy wrote:The ghost of Kenneth Williams lives on......
."......... stop messing about" |
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didnt get it...... me messing around.? nooo...
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joe_murphy
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #10 on: Aug 25th, 2005, 11:59pm » |
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ill read thru what i put in next time, but hey gave us a giggle
right professional approach as i tell my lads
wire brush the thread showing on filter clamp
spray with penetrant oil (fosbro etc)
remove screw you may need to hold squared nut as the tab can splay i suggest 3/8ths socket end will fit if not bodge with mole grips
bodge meaning expediant repair
fit new screw or grease old so as to facilitate an easier replacemnet for next 6000 miles or so
place end caps from new filter back on to limit ingress of dirt
lightly grease with copper slip the securing bolt for the filter clamp
remove caps one at a time as you reconnect inlet and outlet pipes
fuel loss is approx 0.5lts
hope to b e of help
and i hope using the oil from your dipstick didnt leave any nasty rashes
kind regards
joe 
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Scorpioen84
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #11 on: Aug 26th, 2005, 12:40am » |
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hahaha, i fell of my chair laughing.!
thanks for playing along thoug...
I thought i whent over the line there... 
"The ghost of Kenneth Williams lives on... .... stop messing about.. "
must be somthing very British, I didnt understand anything... hehe...
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #12 on: Aug 26th, 2005, 9:00am » |
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we probably wouldnt get any norwegian jokes either.
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Geoff_W
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #13 on: Aug 26th, 2005, 11:10am » |
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Calling Norway..........
http://www.kennethwilliams.org.uk/ 
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mr._floppy
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #14 on: Aug 31st, 2005, 4:39pm » |
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Managed to get it done this afto, I think Joe_ Murphy's idea of a 10 min. job is a bit of a under estimate, more like 45mins, a skinned and burned arm ( best to wait for the exhaust to cool down  ) and grit , muck in my lugs and barnet and the faint odour of of Eau De Unleaded permeates my clothes.
Apart from that a job well done
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joe_murphy
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #15 on: Aug 31st, 2005, 8:13pm » |
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ok fair one it took me 15 mins but im used to working under pressure try removing a sheared prop whilst halfway across the border entering iraq between Q8 and iraq is a massive mine field
have pics to prove
kind regards
Sgt (quickfitfitter) joe murphy HM forces
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ferretmobile
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #16 on: Sep 2nd, 2005, 3:03pm » |
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AH! of course! your a pongo!! (non service personell would not understand)
ps I was a matelot  The SENIOR service.
Ferretmobile RN
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mr._floppy
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #17 on: Sep 2nd, 2005, 3:19pm » |
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I was a 3 badge Cub Scout and a Milk Monitor, so watch it, or else 
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ferretmobile
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Re: Fuel Filter ?
« Reply #18 on: Sep 2nd, 2005, 3:47pm » |
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LOL
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