fuel line connectors, gonna go mad!!!!!!

[armo]

how the f.uck do you get the fuel lines off either side of the filter? im about ready to kick a dent in the side of the car, its really pissing me off! iv read the guide and it says push the buttons, id like to know what buttons cos mine hasnt got any buttons? there black solid moulded plastic bits, no buttons in sight! and to add when i tried to loosen the jubilee, first turn the whole fitting just snapped arghhhh!!!!! really need help with this fellas, something that should be so simple, ha

 

[jgy6000]

 

[jgy6000]

also look here http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1276409

 

[LEE69]

and here http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=183956

 

[armo]

done! and guess what, my surging problem seems to have gone has gone, no way!!! the filter must of been that knackered there wasnt enough fuel pressure for the engine after the map, does this sound right to you guys?? havent had a proper steady run yet but up and down the industrial estate it seems to have gone

im lying it hasnt, just had another run, however other than the surging the overall response is so much smoother as is the delivery of power in 1st to 4th, bonus! cheers for the advise fellas

 

[LEE69]

yeah if the filter is blocked, for what they cost replace them every couple of years.

 

[armo]

i dont think that has been changed since the car rolled out of the factory to be honest, it was original vw part and from what i recall the car has no vag history, its all independant, it looked about 30 years old! i dont think iv ever done such a simple job on a car that has taken 5 times longer than it should of, jubilee snapped, couldnt get them buttons to push down and release the filter, and last but not least its just took me nearly an hour to get the fu.cking jacking point cover to go back on, today is not a loving day between me and the leon, infact its gonna have to give me a really nice ride home to stop me from temporarily hating it!!!!! all done though, thanks again

 

[t32er]

will be giving this a go soon

 

[rizer290]

Hi guys need help. So my cupra r engine blown up just as i had a full tank of petrol. So today decided to siphon fuel from tank to new audi s3, But when i pulled connector of fuel pump its snapped of fuel pump and is now wedged in connector , cant pull it out with plyers or anything anyone else had this problem can i cut connector of put new one on?
Cheers

 

[Pickled Peachez]

Hi having or had a similar issue....trying to remove the filter. After removing the filter (and some choice words shouted) itcame off but in closer examination the 90o elbow into the fuel filter has slight damage. I have looked online and found the right fitting but I'm not sure what size connector I need....it has two measurements when buying one being a "barb" measurement....can someone point me to the right measurement please.

 

[Nathan penney]

I had the same issue a couple of months ago with my LCR.
It was still on its original fuel filter as these are not changed as part of routine service at a main dealer.
I had it in at Awsome Gti for service and was having the filter changed. The lad had tried for ages to disconnect the fuel pipes but there was no way they were coming off the filter in one piece, like they were welded to the filter just with 14 years worth of rust.
Ended up changing the fuel pipes aswell, so much easier and think it only cost about £40 more.

 

[Pickled Peachez]

I had the same issue a couple of months ago with my LCR.
It was still on its original fuel filter as these are not changed as part of routine service at a main dealer.
I had it in at Awsome Gti for service and was having the filter changed. The lad had tried for ages to disconnect the fuel pipes but there was no way they were coming off the filter in one piece, like they were welded to the filter just with 14 years worth of rust.
Ended up changing the fuel pipes aswell, so much easier and think it only cost about £40 more.

Yeah it was ridiculous...cuts all over my hands from scuffing the body trying to pull it off.....I have tried googling to find the correct t diameter for the connector but I cant seem to pin point it. For now I will just be replacing the filter which annoyingly has arrived and no connection to mount it