Changing Secondary Fuel Filter - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tobybul · #1 07-20-2006, 02:22 PM

Is there a less messier way to change this filter?? Fuel guzzing out all over.....

stcbenz83 · #2 07-20-2006, 03:28 PM

nope, i use a plastic bowl to let the filter drop into, its kinda messy but could be alot worse

tobybul · #3 07-20-2006, 04:28 PM

yep, I ended up doing da same thing - bowl right under but still had plenty ending up on the floor. Too bad no shut off valve. I changed the hoses too. Still had original with braded cover. What a mess!!

andmoon · #4 07-20-2006, 04:46 PM

While doing the veggie conversion thingie I put a shut off valve in the diesel line. I run the car until it dies before changing filters...still a bit of seepage but not the gush of before.

Matt L · #5 07-21-2006, 03:19 PM

I stuffed a towel under the filter on my 606, to catch the fuel. Again when installing the new filter. Worked like a champ.

tobybul · #6 07-23-2006, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt L

I stuffed a towel under the filter on my 606, to catch the fuel. Again when installing the new filter. Worked like a champ.

Whadya do with the diesel soaked towel after???

vahe · #7 07-23-2006, 11:12 AM

Assume this is about the see through fuel filter, on my 240D I stuff layers of newspaper just under the filter to soak up what little fuel that drips when the filter is removed, I am more concerned about keeping the fuel from pouring all over the rubber engine mounts than the holly mess that it creates on the floor.

Vahe
240D/77 350K

tobybul · #8 07-26-2006, 11:32 AM

When I did mine, I put a pan on the floor and a bowl under the filter. But still got fuel all over under the filter. After I sprayed a degreaser where the fuel dripped. let it sit for a few minutes and washed it down. I forgot the brand of this degreaer but its very good and I believe Home Depot carries it. It comes in a purple looking gallon container and the liquid is bluish in color. It really removes any oil/fuel residue and odor. If anyone wants to know what it is, just post and I'll get the name.

Thanks Diesel Gaiant. Your guide was very helpful.