Fuel Filter

[mickmonk]

Hi, I've just changed my fuel filter for the first time. As others have reported its very hard to undo the filter and I could not budge it, but instead of undoing the pipes and putting it in a vice, I managed just to turn the filter upside down and reattach it with the two mounting bolts. If you do that, your have good access and grip. I used a small chain wrench and just loosened it just enough to allow removal once Its turned the right way up.

I poured the diesel from the old filter in to a plastic jug and there was quite a few bits in it. Since I did not have any new fuel, I filtered it through some kitchen paper and put the fuel in the new fuel filter. It took a fair bit of pumping and initial turning over but after a few atemps BINGO all well.
ps mines a 3ltr so I dont know if the pipes long enough on a 2.7 however mine are short but just long enough to twist.:clap

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

i'm sure the founder of the club Shark1e did the filter upside down thing chaging the fuel filter on my first t2, so the pipes must be long enough, has anyone seen him lately?