Chaning Fuel Filter

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Raz316
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Post Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:02 pm

Wotcha,

I have a new fuel filter I'd like to install. Is there anything special I need to do when fitting it I can I just undo the old one, swap, then re-tighten?

cheers!
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koos
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Post Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:04 pm

dont let the fuel (if its a inline filter) run down your arm :? Doesnt go well with your armpit, burns............
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Brianmoooore
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Post Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:07 pm

Start the engine and stall it by pulling out the fuel pump fuse (11).
This will remove the pressure from the fuel line.
Raz316
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Post Sat Sep 24, 2005 2:10 pm

nice one, cheers!
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Raz316
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Post Sat Sep 24, 2005 10:16 pm

I havent actually changed it yet because...

1) its a different shape (the one currently in there is longer and thinner)

2) it looks like a pain in the arse to actually get to and replace

Has anyone here actually done it, and should I be worried that the replacement is different?

Ta!
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