Portent 0 Posted February 15, 2013 I've had a new fuel filter sitting in a box for a year so plan to fit it soon. Does anyone have a guide? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted February 15, 2013 basically the same as the 16v wiki http://wiki.the-corrado.net/16v_fuel_filter_replacement.html there's silly 'U' clips on the plastic carry case on the late cars though, once the nuts are removed you have to bend the clips to remove the case and they break if rusted, not really needed though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted February 15, 2013 Thank you. Much appreciated. Dont know why I didnt spot that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VWVW 1 Posted February 15, 2013 My list of things to do too will give that a read. Just noted the highlighted point in red in the wiki. WARNING: The fuel accumulator on a KR engine provides up to 3 bar of pressure in the system long after the engine has been switched off, when undoing the banjo bolts that screw into the filter wear suitable protective eyewear. Fuel WILL spray out when you loosen the bolts! If you have any doubt about this pm 2cc about his fuel in the eye experience Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fla 9 Posted February 15, 2013 you could remove the fuel pump relay and let the engine utilise all the fuel in the pipes. It will take longer to start again first time though, nothing to worry about. Also, remove the filler cap before starting the job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Portent 0 Posted February 15, 2013 I got petrol in my eye a free weeks ago. I can confirm that it stings like hell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VWVW 1 Posted February 15, 2013 Hmmm do we need a bio hazard suite for this job just to be on the safe side :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted February 15, 2013 when you get the old one off the car, hack it open and show us what it's like inside, just out of interest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamiehamy 0 Posted February 15, 2013 Plusgas...don't try take anything off without putting that on it first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ralphead 0 Posted February 15, 2013 The fact that I had to drop the whole pump, regulator etc. just to undo one bolt annoyed me so much that I binned the original filter clip and replaced it with a stainless jubilee clip. I can change a filter in 10 minutes now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites