I thought the usual advice was to unplug the fuel relay and run the engine till it cuts out (in order to minimise the pressure in the fuel hose). I think Dave M has recently posted pictures of the fuel relay in the DME box.
I ran a search for what i want to know but couldn't find it sorry (posted a few thrads this week!)
I need to know when changing the fuel filter do you need to disconnect the battery? (Mine is located behind the rear wheel). I dont really want to disconnect it if i dont have to due to the radio being aftermarket and not having the code. However i dont want to get electrified either...
I think i have the method for changing it down now but any hints/tricks that may make my life easier = much appreciated.
I thought the usual advice was to unplug the fuel relay and run the engine till it cuts out (in order to minimise the pressure in the fuel hose). I think Dave M has recently posted pictures of the fuel relay in the DME box.
Right - unplug the fuel pump relay or fuse and run the car til it sputters out. Then, I unplug the battery. I unplug it for most things because its stupid not to. Who knows what kind of bizarre **** could turn your fuel filter change into a push-burning-car-out-of-garage routine.
I just look forward to the splash of fuel in my eyes, as I pull the first hose.
Just pull the fuel pump relay and try to start the car to release the stored pressure.
The battery part is for the chronically paranoid delusional mechanics.
Vee ave vays of dealing vid your kind...........
just replaced mine 2times this past week.I didn't take out the battery nor the fuel pump relay.Just jacked up the car and changed it.,And oh yeah wear goggles hehehe when you first take the fuel lines out get ready to be splashed by fuel better do it while smoking then...KABOOMM
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Or for people who know why batteries have vent tubes
I thought that was an emergency roadside oxygen supply?Originally Posted by Jon K
I opened the fuel door and clamped the fuel line before I removed the old filter. When I pulled the 2nd filter out I know to tilt it with the arrow down. And I think changing 1 filter at a time will prevent some spilage. I lost a bout 2 cups of fuel on my first attempt.
Fuel filter got delayed when i got underneath and found a corroded fuel pipe leaking!
Sorted that now thankfully: it wasn't easy but got some rubber fuel pipe and extended it over the bit of fuel line i broke off while inspecting it. Difficult when fuel is pouring out of it i can tell you but it got done.
Feel much more confident about my car DIY'ing these days, done a few different jobs now!
Thanks everyone. I dont think i'll bother with disconnecting the battery - less hassle than its worth i suppose.
Will replace all the fuel lines when i get time, think thats gonna be a bi*ch!!!!
your confiedence will grow and grow with each job, it's one of the best feelings that comes with owning a car you wrench on yourself.