Fuel Filter

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Raz316
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Post Sat Sep 10, 2005 9:45 pm

Helloooooo, right...

where can I locate the fuel filter on a 1991 316i? And is it cleanable?

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Post Sat Sep 10, 2005 9:47 pm

its on the passenger side of the engine bay,at the back near the bulkhead.Not worth cleaning,if in doubt change it,only about Ԛ£7 :)
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Post Sat Sep 10, 2005 9:51 pm

hmm i wonder if I can quickly get one tomorrow...

its a small metal cylinder thing, yeah?
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Post Sat Sep 10, 2005 9:56 pm

thats the one!
Halfords may have one in stock if needs must,if not wait till Monday?
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Post Sat Sep 10, 2005 9:58 pm

ahh cool, thought id have to get it through a stealers.

Ill give them a go tomorrow, thanks eko
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Post Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:00 pm

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Post Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:06 pm

Raz316 wrote:ahh cool, thought id have to get it through a stealers.

Ill give them a go tomorrow, thanks eko
Haven't checked, but could be cheaper at the stealer's.
Wouldn't exactly describe it as a SMALL metal cylinder thing. It's about the size of a tin of beans.