fuel filter

[TwistedEL]

Can you give a quick run down mate?

[mattp]

Good work GK! When I did mine I just used a small screwdriver to push down on the clips and sort of worked it back from there. I also had to sort of pry it by sticking it in under the end and levering it up and over the clips a little. It's probably lucky I didn't break the plastic, but it worked at the time!

[congo3sr]

Well done George,cant wait for you to have a crack at the wagon,I,ve got a s3 and need all the help I can get.
(another) George :MrT_anim:

[GK]

I'm typing it up now on Word and I'll post it shortly. The full version (or updated version - hopefully with some good pics) will be posted on my Futura workshop thread in the next few days.

Cheers,

GK

[str02]

Originally Posted by GK

Job is done, but the tool still didn't do its job!

Couldn't really get any pics though, but I will do a write up, perhaps when I change the one in the wagon over the next few days, I'll get some more pics that will be of use.
GK

So did you use screwdriver or what to loosen the clips? Looking forward to the pics and write up, hopefully the wagon is the same fitting

[GK]

Just finished the write up with a diagram using the Word drawing tools. Unfortunately I can post the diagram up with the how to.

Anyone know how to get around this? I don't really want to do the diagram all over again if I can help it!

Just got the diagram into Microsoft paint and I'll see how I go from there! LOL!

GK

[GK]

HOW TO – CHANGE FUEL FILTER

Tools / equipment needed:
Correct filter**
15 and 19mm open ended spanners.
WD40 or equivalent lube
2 Small flat-bladed screwdrivers.

1. park car on flat concrete. Remove fuel pump relay from the fuse bank under the bonnet. Turn the car over for a few short bursts to get rid of excess juice from the line. (Thanks here to bodes-sh and TwistedEL)

2. Jack rear of car up and support on safety stands. I used the factory jack which works very well.

3. Spray nut and allow lube to penetrate. I couldn’t believe how tight the nut was done up!

4. Undo the nut end of the filter first, as this will allow you to pull the filter out of its holder/bracket, giving you the ability to move it around, helping you get it into a better position and enabling you to get a good hold of it. (Fuel will come out of the line, but not too much)

5. The clip can be undone using 2 small flat blade screwdrivers to prise back (gently though) the clips on the connector.

Basically what you have to do is gently insert the 2 screwdrivers into the connector along either side of the shaft of the filter to prise apart the plastic locking ring/o-ring type mechanism (demonstrated by the 2 thicker arrows on the diagram). This plastic locking ring grips the shaft and I think latches onto the part I’ve labelled stopper / ridge and so must be held back to allow the filter to be pulled out. Gently does it though, not much force is needed, but the force must be directed in the right area.

This crude diagram gives you a basic idea of how it all fits together. The connector snap fits onto the pipe of the filter, coming to a stop on the part I’ve labelled stopper/ridge. Actually the stopper is inside of the connector.



The bottom diagram is a rough cross section of the connector, which attempts to give an understanding of the o ring needing to be prised apart! It’s indicated by the arrows. Using the screwdrivers to gently pushing this inner plastic ring aside or prise it apart allows the filter to be pulled out.



And an actual pic of the filter and connector probably helps too!

If you think I've missed something or made an error, feel free to comment and I'll fix it up for the next edition to be posted on one of my workshop threads in a few days time.

Cheers,

GK

[bodes-sh]

good write up GK, about the only thing i think you need to change is the flow direction on your diagram, i'm pretty sure it goes in that hose end first

[GK]

Originally Posted by bodes-sh

good write up GK, about the only thing i think you need to change is the flow direction on your diagram, i'm pretty sure it goes in that hose end first

You are correct! LOL!

GK

[GK]

HOW TO – CHANGE FUEL FILTER

Tools / equipment needed:
Correct filter**
15 and 19mm open ended spanners.
WD40 or equivalent lube
2 Small flat-bladed screwdrivers.

1. park car on flat concrete. Remove fuel pump relay from the fuse bank under the bonnet. Turn the car over for a few short bursts to get rid of excess juice from the line. (Thanks here to bodes-sh and TwistedEL)

2. Jack rear of car up and support on safety stands. I used the factory jack which works very well.

3. Spray nut and allow lube to penetrate. I couldn’t believe how tight the nut was done up!

4. Undo the nut end of the filter first, as this will allow you to pull the filter out of its holder/bracket, giving you the ability to move it around, helping you get it into a better position and enabling you to get a good hold of it. (Fuel will come out of the line, but not too much)

5. The clip can be undone using 2 small flat blade screwdrivers to prise back (gently though) the clips on the connector.

Basically what you have to do is gently insert the 2 screwdrivers into the connector along either side of the shaft of the filter to prise apart the plastic locking ring/o-ring type mechanism (demonstrated by the 2 thicker arrows on the diagram). This plastic locking ring grips the shaft and I think latches onto the part I’ve labelled stopper / ridge and so must be held back to allow the filter to be pulled out. Gently does it though, not much force is needed, but the force must be directed in the right area.

This crude diagram gives you a basic idea of how it all fits together. The connector snap fits onto the pipe of the filter, coming to a stop on the part I’ve labelled stopper/ridge. Actually the stopper is inside of the connector.



The bottom diagram is a rough cross section of the connector, which attempts to give an understanding of the o ring needing to be prised apart! It’s indicated by the arrows. Using the screwdrivers to gently pushing this inner plastic ring aside or prise it apart allows the filter to be pulled out.



And an actual pic of the filter and connector probably helps too!

GK

[peterban]

Why didn't the tool work George?
It looks as though it should have done the job of the two screwdrivers.
I still wonder why some models have this type of clip and others have the easier screw on type.

[GK]

Originally Posted by peterban

Why didn't the tool work George?
It looks as though it should have done the job of the two screwdrivers.
I still wonder why some models have this type of clip and others have the easier screw on type.

From what I could tell, the tool didn't get underneath the inner ring of the clip and lever it outwards.

I'm not sure why they designed them as such, only that for gas and IRS models, the filters were different from the non gas live rear end set ups! Go figure!

GK

[FRDTUF]

Part No. Z373 Eaii - Bf (au-bf Irs Only) Threaded Fitting Both Sides
Part No. Z528 Au-bf Live Axle One Side Thread, One Push On Fitting...

[Andy XR8]

can some one tell me if when u round the nut on the fuel line weather you can get a new nut and attach it to the fuel line or do i need a whole new fuel line.

[FRDTUF]

you can replace the nuts, but you need a flaring tool....

[Andy XR8]

thanks for that mate

[GK]

Originally Posted by FORD_AU3_XR8

can some one tell me if when u round the nut on the fuel line weather you can get a new nut and attach it to the fuel line or do i need a whole new fuel line.

I can actually understand how that happens! The nut on mine was so incredibly tight for such a small item.

GK

[Andy XR8]

^^^^^^^yeah same here it was like it was seized in there

[StAndArdAU]

i made the mistake of purchasing the wrong filter first

but was all good when i realised anyways. The nut on mine was also tight but my clip was easy to do, by pushing the hose towards the filter then wiggling it off would you believe!

all up though, including putting the car up on ramps, took me 30 mins. not nearly as long as changing my leads!!!

[GK]

Originally Posted by StAndArdAU

but was all good when i realised anyways. The nut on mine was also tight but my clip was easy to do, by pushing the hose towards the filter then wiggling it off would you believe!

Were you wiggling the filter or the clamp?

I figure you were pulling the filter away from the clamp?

These tips might save me some trouble next time! LOL!

GK