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How to insert new fuel filter?
I'm trying to change the spin on fuel filter on my 1991
300d. I love when the instructions on the box say to put on hand tight. I can't get my hand around the old filter to take it off, and my oil filter wrench won't fit in that area, either. As you're looking at the filter, which way does it screw on? You have to screw it up onto the bolt. If it's a normal thread, then it's to the right to put on, to the left if you want to take the old one off. Also, what do you grab the filter with? I can only a get a few fingers on it, not my hand. Added after I took the old one off: I got the old one off by tilting it out, but I can't seem to get the new one back in there the same way, unless I undo the brake vac line, which I don't really want to do. Thanks, Jeff Last edited by jbach36; 09-19-2009 at 03:18 PM. Reason: 2nd part of problem |
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Since you looking at the backside it's going to be to the left. Visualize the bolt turning clockwise to the right when looking down on it and realize what the filter threads want to do.
BTW if you don't have it off already, don't try using a wrench on the filter it's self. Loosen the bolt first, then spin it off. Plus you may want to change the o-ring on the bolt.
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I don't spin the filter at all. Remove the top bolt then remove the filter.
Fill the replacement filter with fuel or Diesel Purge to reduce injection system bleeding time and effort. Sixto 87 300D |
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Now how do I get the new one, back in there???
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Something tells me I should have taken off the brake vac line (which I really don't want to mess with), because now I can't get the new filter to tilt back into that area. Any suggestions? Thanks, jeff |
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Or, shove the filter into place while tilted and only about 1/2 full. Then, get a hose and siphon some fuel from the tank to fill it up completely before securing it in place with the bolt. Whatever you do, DO NOT shove the completely filled filter into place and secure it with the bolt. |
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Why does the brake line have to come off????
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Now that I have the new fuel filter put in, the car runs a touch better (it was getting slightly rough at idle), but not 100%. One day I'll have to do the molly lube thing. I guess at the next fuel filter change perhaps, I'll do that. jeff |
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