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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Rock on 26 October 2006, 18:18:28

Title: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Rock on 26 October 2006, 18:18:28: Is there anything tricky about changing a fuel filter, or any tips I should be aware of?
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Bo Bo on 26 October 2006, 18:21:50: Getting the clips off can be fiddly, but pretty straightforward job.
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Markjay on 26 October 2006, 18:33:21: De-pressurise the system before removing the filter, or you'll get petrol everywhere (and in your face...)
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Rock on 26 October 2006, 18:37:07: How is that done? Can i turn off the fuel pump?
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Bo Bo on 26 October 2006, 18:40:57: You can do it on the fuel rail or take the fuse out & run it til it stops
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 October 2006, 18:48:00: I have a special tool....well I did have a special tool but, Laidback66 borrowed it and I havn't seen it since!
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 October 2006, 18:50:24: Ow yes, pull fuse 18 and run the car until it stops (normaly only a few seconds) and the fuel system will be depressurised, it will still have fuel in it but, wont be under pressure.

See here for details:

Omega Cabin Fuses (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1161602008)
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Rock on 26 October 2006, 18:50:44: So take out fuse 18 (i think) and then just let the engine die?
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Bo Bo on 26 October 2006, 19:37:13: Correctamundo ;)
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Essex_Andy on 26 October 2006, 20:11:00: any tips on undoing the fuel pipe clips please...just for when i need to do mine

Thanks
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Rock on 26 October 2006, 20:11:35: Quote
So take out fuse 18 (i think) and then just let the engine die?

Lol Marks DTM hadn't added his follow up comment when i went to post this!!

Thanks again guys!
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Bo Bo on 26 October 2006, 20:22:27: Quote
any tips on undoing the guel pipe clips please...just for when i need to do mine

Thanks
TBH my new filter came with replacement clips, so I wasn't bothered how the old ones came off!
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: theolodian on 27 October 2006, 13:48:46: How much is it? TC?
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Bo Bo on 27 October 2006, 14:19:35: Quote
How much is it? TC?
I got a genuine Vx one for £6 inc p&p from ebay ;)
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: theolodian on 27 October 2006, 14:30:00: Quote
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How much is it? TC?
I got a genuine Vx one for £6 inc p&p from ebay ;)
Something to throw in the box with the oil then :D
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: Tony H on 27 October 2006, 17:34:38: Quote
How much is it? TC?

About £9 + vat
Title: Re: Replacing Fuel Filter
Post by: mijfife on 27 October 2006, 18:45:01: I bought a cheapo Lazer set for abot £12 and it has three pliers to do other cars as well. Certainly made the job a lot easier.

Cheers Jim