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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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looking to change the fuel filter on my MY99 2000 turbo and im wondering how easy it is to do ? anything specific i need to do ????
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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Its a doddle mate

no special tools etc, just undo strap unnclip etc.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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Watch your eyes when you take the first pipe of lol incase its pressurised
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Reckless
looking to change the fuel filter on my MY99 2000 turbo and im wondering how easy it is to do ? anything specific i need to do ????
Yes, extinguish your cigarette first!!!

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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
Yes, extinguish your cigarette first!!!

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lol
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by New_scooby_04
Yes, extinguish your cigarette first!!!

Ns04
ROFL good advice, name is Reckless afterall, never know
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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Just done mine on my blobeye (basically the same iirc) and it is the easiest job you'll do. About on par with checking the oil..!

As said, be aware of the fuel pressure, if you leave the car overnight (without starting) the pressure should have decayed, but still have a few rags around to mop up any spills..!

If you have any hose clamps (molegrips will also do) then you can clamp hoses near the filter and not worry too much about pressure, although remember the filter will still be pressurised & holding ~1/3 litre of fuel..!

I waited overnight and used hose clamps and didn't spill a drop.
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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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can you get any problems with air getting in the pipes, will it sort itself out
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