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[lou]

Did the fuel filter over the weekend and was surprised how easy it was. First I let the car stand over night, no pressure at all in fuel pipes, really only lost what was in the filter.Secondly make "The Tool" required for the job. An old pair of electricians wirestrippers with the pointed ends grinded off, so both sides are nice and flat. Believe me it works a treat. I think I could have done it with one hand

[A380 Elite]

Left or Right? 

[dippydave]

is it possible without that tool? i only have normal side cutters, pliers, molegrips etc and screwdrivers! :-/

[lou]

I will take pic tonite after work.. its the old fashioned wire strippers with pointed prongs on each side and they must be flattened. Oh yes and it is easy....

[dippydave]

just had a thought, is your car a saloon or estate?
as according to this guide:
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1177279323

it's a bit more awkward with the hearse!

[lou]

It's a saloon. The tool in the picture is what the old wirestrippers will look after a little grinding.

[lou]

As promised....

[unlucky mark mv6]

Did the fuel filter over the weekend and was surprised how easy it was. First I let the car stand over night, no pressure at all in fuel pipes, really only lost what was in the filter.Secondly make "The Tool" required for the job. An old pair of electricians wirestrippers with the pointed ends grinded off, so both sides are nice and flat. Believe me it works a treat. I think I could have done it with one hand

Did mine the other day,and had a right game,so thanks for the tip mate,will be making one of those for the future.

[dippydave]

Did the fuel filter over the weekend and was surprised how easy it was. First I let the car stand over night, no pressure at all in fuel pipes, really only lost what was in the filter.Secondly make "The Tool" required for the job. An old pair of electricians wirestrippers with the pointed ends grinded off, so both sides are nice and flat. Believe me it works a treat. I think I could have done it with one hand

Did mine the other day,and had a right game,so thanks for the tip mate,will be making one of those for the future.

Ditto that. It took me nearly an hour tonight. that's what happens when you attempt a job without the right tool. Despite Haynes saying a pair of screwdrivers could substitute, they were bloomin fiddly!

Least i didnt break the old clips. Now I have two spare Vx ones.

The estate is a lot more fiddly than the saloon, but that's only access. With that tool, I imagine it'll be straightforward next time!
I'm gonna get me one from the poundshop just for the next time

One thing Haynes did mention that isn't mentioned on the maintenance guide, is using the depressurizing valve on the fuel rail. Even after taking out the pump fuse and running until dead, there was still plenty pressure in that valve!

[lou]

Right tool for the job always helps. Like I said before the car had been standing overnight and I lost hardly any petrol, certainly not pressurised just a little drible. I would think the pressure does not remain in the system.