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[Mr.OmegaMan]

Seen as Euro Car Parts seems to be in discount mode thought i'd buy a fuel filter for the 3.2..

Which of these should i go for ?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Omega_3.2_2002/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/fuel-filter/?503440620&1&a652cfa428f68575605bddec169b41c2faf040a6&000140

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Omega_3.2_2002/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/fuel-filter/?503440628&1&d2aa08ab8b5ab5de4891e18941f50b39ac674cb6&000140

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Omega_3.2_2002/p/car-parts/car-service-parts/regular-service/fuel-filter/?503440621&1&c0e1a760e6d15f914baa17ec544e644ef1c4a8da&000140

Is it a straight forward job, What if there's a fair amount of pertol in the car etc.. Is there a guide.. Thanks 

[Webby the Bear]

all do the same job. as long as you change them at the service interval they should be fine 

sure theres a guide, check ze maint section. you should depressurise the system first. although I didn't bother. some petrol came out. no biggy. just be aware of it

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Thanks Webby 

Just trying to get these odd little jobs out the way before winter 

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks Webby 

Just trying to get these odd little jobs out the way before winter 

 

you'll need a special tool to undo the ''not-so-quick release clips''. machine mart sell it. comes in a pack of 3 iirc

just be gentle with them. I ended up breaking the line when I did it.... if you do (and I hope you don't) make a repair using 10mm (iirc) fuel hose over the break in the line and use small jubilee clips to hold

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Thanks

Something like this 

Laser 5163 - Fuel Line Disconnect Pliers

[Mr.OmegaMan]

or there's these

Clarke CHT441 - 3pce Fuel Line Disconnect Set

[Webby the Bear]

or there's these

Clarke CHT441 - 3pce Fuel Line Disconnect Set

these are the ones  I think its the red ones required to pinch the connector together on either side 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

or there's these

Clarke CHT441 - 3pce Fuel Line Disconnect Set

these are the ones  I think its the red ones required to pinch the connector together on either side 

Where to buy from...

eBay £7.50 delivered
Link

Amazon £15.47 delivered
Link

Machine Mart £21.09 delivered
Link

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Probably go for the eBay deal.

[Webby the Bear]

Probably go for the eBay deal.

if its the same thing mate why not 

tbh I find those clips a bitch even with the tool. im actually glad I broke mine cos after my repair if I ever want to change it in the future its just a couple of jubilee clips 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Probably go for the eBay deal.

if its the same thing mate why not 

tbh I find those clips a bitch even with the tool. im actually glad I broke mine cos after my repair if I ever want to change it in the future its just a couple of jubilee clips 

Ordered 

Could someone put up the link to the "HowTo" for a FL Saloon, Its a faff looking on the iPhone tbh 

[Webby the Bear]

there only appears to be a guide for the estate 

but anyway, support rear of vehicle, drivers rear wheel off, look up and you'll see it staring straight at you

the filter is clipped in both sides. use the tool to press the clips in and at the same time gently pull the filter away (I found twisting it helps but again be gentle). do that both sides. undo the jubilee clip holding the thing in place. remove and discard. refit is reverse of removal but just make sure you get it in the correct direction i.e. fuel flow arrow pointing towards the engine.

couple of things to note..... cover your drive with rags or card board as fuel will piss out. wear your safety glasses. and its the done thing to relieve fuel pressure...... as said I didn't bother but just know that fuel will shoot out hence the rags and the glasses

hth

 

[Webby the Bear]

quick edit....

its not a jubilee clip holding the FF in place... its actually just a plastic strap. easy to undo 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Thanks Webby 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Almost received all the bits required to do this 

Just one question is removing fuse 18 (20amps yellow) a good idea while the engine is running to help depressurise the fuel pressure as suggested below  ?