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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: perfferle on 25 May 2008, 14:10:12

Title: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: perfferle on 25 May 2008, 14:10:12

Hi,
Is there a maintenance  :)guide for replacing the fuel filter on the 2.5L V6 Sedan?

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: v6coop on 25 May 2008, 16:59:25

Not seen one why are you having problems?

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: perfferle on 25 May 2008, 17:51:54

No - not yet. Just purchased replacement filter on E-bay and Just wondered on any issues to complete this job and those strange looking clips. :-/

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: dbug on 25 May 2008, 18:05:04

U can undo clips using two small screwdrivers - fiddly.
Before you start depressurise fuel system - easiest way is to pull fuse 18 whist engine running - it will stall - its ready then.
When u fit new one (use new clips if poss) make sure pipes click onto filter clips and are secure - shouldn't pull off!

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: v6coop on 25 May 2008, 18:30:45

I have previously had a real problem getting the filter off. You might find using fuel line pliers like those sold by Machine Mart helpful http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/cht441-3pce-fuel-line-disconnect-set/path/automotive-hand-tools . Though for me these would not work either, probably because I had damaged the clips with a screwdriver!

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: perfferle on 25 May 2008, 19:15:38

Thanks, I will try it :y
I guess that i shouldnt use the screwdriver then ;D

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: v6coop on 25 May 2008, 21:52:19

In this instance I would suggest you either pays yer money or takes yer chance! At least if you can't get it off with the right tool you can justify buggering it up with the screwdriver ;)

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: Ian_D on 25 May 2008, 22:14:22

Trust me... you dont want buggered clips either! Whoever changed the fuel filter on my GSi Vec I had... GOD, think they used a sledge hammer! Once day a fuel pipe poped off about 70% of the way...

And I found that out when I smelt fuel... Looked under the car and it was pouring out at an alarming rate! I drove about 0.1 miles to a friends house (Switching ignition off as much as I could to turn the fuel pump off!) and did a bodge repair there so I could drive it home... In that short distance I lost almost 10 litres of fuel! Engine must have been on 1.5 mins at the VERY most.  :-[

Quick Question : Are the filters the same as the vectras? As Ive got one here I could put on the miggy ::)!

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: humbucker on 26 May 2008, 10:03:26

Quote

Quick Question : Are the filters the same as the vectras? As Ive got one here I could put on the miggy ::)!

the part number for the omega is 25313359. look familiar?

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: perfferle on 26 May 2008, 21:51:57

what!! :o
Hey I just bought a P# 2532027 for my 2.5V6.
Please tell me this is not a mistake. :-/

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: Jimbob on 27 May 2008, 08:17:58

laser hose clip pliers work quite well, as does prodding with a screwdriver

Title: Re: 2.5 V6 fuel filter change?
Post by: perfferle on 27 May 2008, 16:14:05

Thanks, New filter arrives tomorrow. screwdriver at the ready! :y