CT03911

Anyone have info on how to do this on the '04 GT3? I am assuming there is one but saw nothing on my search.
Dennis

Carefree

It is located on the Left side of the engine, just open the deck lid and it is right there. Access is tight, but very easily done at home.

CT03911

Thanks, I'll put it on my list then. Just never heard anyone talk about it so before pulling the covers off her and all I figured I see what everyone knew.
The car is six years old and it's never been changed. I like preventive maintenance. Thanks.
Dennis

enthusiast

I thought about making a DIY Fuel Filter Change (with photos I took) as I have done on other topics but I'm concerned about people getting into trouble on this task. If the job is not done correctly you could have a good sized fuel leak in the engine bay and/or damage the connectors.

As 'Carefree' stated the access is tight. The quick disconnect is easy to work with if you know what to do, the other line has metal to metal fittings and has to be aligned and tightened carefully.

CT03911

Thanks enthusiast. I will proceed with caution and because of your comments i will look into it sonner. Thank you.

ps. Do the DIY! Just add a disclaimer. I am curious about the disconnect.

enthusiast

CT03911;

Send me a PM if you need help.

I recommend that before you do anything to your GT3, buy the new fuel filter assembly from a Porsche dealer and have a good look at the quick disconnect (that helps one understand how it functions). Considering the limited access you may also have to buy some tools to do this job.

cfjan

How often should one be doing the fuel filter replacement?!

joeycannoli

Porsche calls for it to be changed every 48k miles. I will prolly be doing it every 20-30K.

joeycannoli

On a side note im doing a DIY for the filter. I have a new one at home in a box, just waiting to get some time to throw it in.

multi21

Are any special tools required?

serickson

Directly from the Porsche After Sales Training Document:
Fuel Filter
The fuel filter is located in the left-hand side of the engine
compartment and must be changed every 48,000 miles
(80,000 km) or after 6 years.

cfjan

Joey, please do another DIY like you did with other maintenance!! I was doing the oil change on Monday and was looking at your DIY!! Very helpful.. !!

911SLOW

Gentlemen you won't believe how dirty my filter was after 20k.. must be the fuel here.. now it's on the typical 10k to do list

911SLOW

btw the change interval is market dependent.

cfjan

Thanks for the info John.. easy job?