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 ????

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

Its a doddle mate

no special tools etc, just undo strap unnclip etc.

nickyrhodes

Watch your eyes when you take the first pipe of lol incase its pressurised

New_scooby_04

iTrader: (4)

Yes, extinguish your cigarette first!!!

Ns04

nickyrhodes

lol

ReggieMY99

ROFL good advice, name is Reckless afterall, never know

jasonius

iTrader: (1)

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.

Smoothybaby

can you get any problems with air getting in the pipes, will it sort itself out