Since I am to fumbly to keep a Filter filled with Diesel Fuel under control without making a mess.

I lube up the rubber Filter Gasket (stick my Finger in a bottle of Engine Oil and rub it on the rubber gasket).

If I thought the O-rings on the Filter Bolt needed replacing I replace them. Lube the O-rings also.

I shove the blolt in and I do spin the Filter itself on. I think get a better feel as to how tight the Filter is that way (I do turn the Filter Bolt when I remove the Filter until it is loose).

After that I just pump on the Hand Primer until I hear a squishing, buzzing sound comming out of the Overflow Valve on the Fuel Injection Pump. After that I pump a little more to be sure.

Then I start the Engine and look for leaks.

If I remember after the Car has been driven some I will check for leaks again.

If I had an Engine with no hand primer or I would fill the Filter with Diesel Fuel and do the best I could to try not to spill any.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel