Fuel Filter Replacement
08-10-2003, 04:12 PM
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Fuel Filter Replacement
What is the procedure for changing the fuel filter? I have a Mahle one that was supposed to be for an '84 n/a that I'm onna use in my '86 turbo. Can I do that? I looked at the filter and it doesn't look like there is any way to pinch the lines coming in cause they are metal. How do you stop the gas from coming out if you can't do this?
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08-10-2003, 05:13 PM
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I'd depressurize the line .. take out a fuse and crank until it won't crank anymore .. then get under and I'd guess there are rubber / nylon hoses before and after the filter .. hose clamp or vise grip before the filter, there are probably apposing nuts to twist off on each side of the filter. I'd check part numbers on the filters, otherwise .. if the shoe fits.
08-10-2003, 05:19 PM
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One of the guys wrote this tech article on fuel filter replacement. Check it out:
http://freethetrail.com:8000/944/fue...fuelfilter.htm
http://freethetrail.com:8000/944/fue...fuelfilter.htm
08-10-2003, 06:07 PM
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It's pretty easy. Easy to get at if you take the back right wheel off as well.
Make sure the arrow is going in the right direction (although it's pretty hard to mess up because the different size inlet and outlet -- those Germans think of everything).
-Matt
Make sure the arrow is going in the right direction (although it's pretty hard to mess up because the different size inlet and outlet -- those Germans think of everything).
-Matt
08-10-2003, 06:12 PM
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Originally posted by Red 944
I'd depressurize the line .. take out a fuse and crank until it won't crank anymore .. then get under and I'd guess there are rubber / nylon hoses before and after the filter .. hose clamp or vise grip before the filter, there are probably apposing nuts to twist off on each side of the filter. I'd check part numbers on the filters, otherwise .. if the shoe fits.
I'd depressurize the line .. take out a fuse and crank until it won't crank anymore .. then get under and I'd guess there are rubber / nylon hoses before and after the filter .. hose clamp or vise grip before the filter, there are probably apposing nuts to twist off on each side of the filter. I'd check part numbers on the filters, otherwise .. if the shoe fits.
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08-11-2003, 04:03 AM
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Take out the DME relay, and try to start the car. That'll depressurise it!.
Take off the outlet pipe, and have a catch tray handy. It'll just be what's in the filter. Once it's empty, take off the inlet (there will be a little bit of fuel left in the line between pump and filter), drop the filter into the catch tray, and install the new one. Simple!
Take off the outlet pipe, and have a catch tray handy. It'll just be what's in the filter. Once it's empty, take off the inlet (there will be a little bit of fuel left in the line between pump and filter), drop the filter into the catch tray, and install the new one. Simple!
08-11-2003, 11:23 AM
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Yeah, my ISP keeps screwing the pooch with my web port...Try this:
Fuel Filter Replacement
For the record, the port, if there is one, will be 8000, 8001, 8002, 8003, etc...
Fuel Filter Replacement
For the record, the port, if there is one, will be 8000, 8001, 8002, 8003, etc...
