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[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

Just got the fuel filter to change on the VX of mine as I have never done it since new Now is it possible to do it removing the wheel arch liner as I don,t really want to move the under tray again There is only 4 liter of petrol in it as well ..... Advice and how long am I looking for to perform this job Ps I have no air filter on the way as the ITB,s filter sit on the front of the engine is it possible to do it from the top......

[techieboy]

Take the rear clam off and remove the engine. Makes accessing the fuel filter much easier.

[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

Take the rear clam off and remove the engine. Makes accessing the fuel filter much easier.

This isn,t the answer I am looking for !!!!!!

[techieboy]

I know. But, it's the truth. Don't think you can do it without the undertray off and from underneath the car though.

[d4nnyk]

I have done it with the wheel off and liner off only with no issues, 15 minute job.

[Crazyfrog (Fab)]

I have done it with the wheel off and liner off only with no issues, 15 minute job.

thanks i wasn,t 100% positif

[turbobob]

I have done it with the wheel off and liner off only with no issues, 15 minute job.

Sarcastic of genuine response? I haven't tackled it myself, but I gathered it was a pita to do.

[vocky]

Take the rear clam off and remove the engine. Makes accessing the fuel filter much easier.

even easier if you whip the gearbox out too

[vocky]

I have done it with the wheel off and liner off only with no issues, 15 minute job.

Sarcastic of genuine response? I haven't tackled it myself, but I gathered it was a pita to do.

very easy to change, probably could be done from the engine cover - but the air intake pipework would have to be removed

Edited by vocky, 19 October 2012 - 01:18 PM.

[turbobob]

Take the rear clam off and remove the engine. Makes accessing the fuel filter much easier.

even easier if you whip the gearbox out too

I have done it with the wheel off and liner off only with no issues, 15 minute job.

Sarcastic of genuine response? I haven't tackled it myself, but I gathered it was a pita to do.

very easy to change, probably could be done from the engine cover - but the air intake pipework would have to be removed

I'm confused. I thought the entire job was a PITA as it is difficult to get to?

[vocky]

fiddly = yes, difficult = no, PITA = probably

[turbobob]

Just got the fuel filter to change on the VX of mine as I have never done it since new
Advice and how long am I looking for to perform this job

fiddly = yes, difficult = no, PITA = probably

There ya go Fab

[d4nnyk]

I have done it with the wheel off and liner off only with no issues, 15 minute job.

Sarcastic of genuine response? I haven't tackled it myself, but I gathered it was a pita to do.

100% genuine I dont have the standard airbox in the way so it is fine (so Fab should be aswell)

[GeorgeBC]

Dont know about na but on a turbo its very easy and accesable from above. 10mins tops.

[LeeS]

Bit of a thread revival but what mileage should the fuel filter be changed?

[vocky]

not 100% sure, but I guess it should be changed every 50k or at a maximum of every ten years

Edited by vocky, 26 July 2016 - 08:56 AM.

[Nev]

Depends on quite a few things like fuel quality (dirty retailer tanks), how cold your tank gets (causes condensation in it), whether your lifter pump filter is torn/detached.

 

If you fill up with American 92 Octane fuel out of rusty fuel tanks buried in the ground 90 years ago in the swirling dusty deserts, then you'd probably want to change it really regularly!

Edited by Nev, 26 July 2016 - 09:04 AM.