Changing Fuel Filter

[Guinness]

Baisicly just wondering if its a hard job as mine has never been done and looks a bit dodgey. Also bit skint at the moment so just wondering if its a DIY job?

 

[sssstew]

yep, piece of pee. mentioned several times before, its just a straight swap out, disconnect 2 pipes, remove big circlip and pull plunger up put new one in and do the reverse.

 

[redders]

make sure you fill the new filter with diesel before you fit it as well or else you will probably flatten the battery trying to prime it

 

[Guinness]

ok lads chears. Anyone know the price of one?

 

[redders]

not sure but for a genuine one a think you can pay towards 20 quid maybe even a bit more now

 

[sssstew]

You dont have to fill it, ive done several now and it starts ok just needs a bit of cranking, but yes filling before will reduce this.

As for cost have a look on www.eurocarparts.com for the price for your car.

 

[Guinness]

chears mate thats spot on.

 

[CHR15B]

Fuel filter isn't expensive and is easy as above to remove.

Getting the two rubber pipes on and off is a pain in the backside though ... got to pinch the clips with pliers and pull them - I've always hated doing it.

 

[muddyboots]

I usually use molegrips to pinch and hold the clips loose while I pull the pipes off.

Make sure the drain on the bottom is tight

Also make sure you've got the right filter before ditching the old one.
The first one given to me by the dealer looked identical on top, same fittings etc, but was 2-3" too short and dropped right down the holder.