Renard, I wish you the best of luck ;) I'm sure almost everyone on the list has changed their fuel filter at least once.
-Always use a Bosch fuel filter -Don't smoke (ever) -It may be a good idea to spray penetrating oil (not WD-40) on the banjo nuts every day for a week, before actually attempting to remove it. -the fuel lines are made from copper and bend very easily, if you kink a line you it could cost you over $50 to replace it. -Keep a small hacksaw (with a metal cutting blade), it can be used to saw the washer between the banjo nut and the fuel filter, if the filter won't budge -the filter only goes on one way -The further north you live the greater the chances are of bending the fuel lines -use the proper sized wrench to secure the fuel filter, they're made of very thin metal and piece rather easily if anyone could add any more, be my guest ;) Mark Reda. ----- Original Message ----- From: "FLi GLi" <[email protected]> To: "A2" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 10:41 PM Subject: [a2-16v-list] Fuel Filter Tips > > Anyone have tips for not getting soaked w/gas when attempting to replace a > fuel filter? I thought I remember a long time ago someone posting on this > list that if you pulled the fuel pump relay while the car was running, that > would cut down on the amount of gas to would soak you. True? > > Any tips appreciated, > > Renard > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above.
