Kowalski
10th October 2007, 19:58
This is my first go at a how to so bear with me.
If you are one of the lucky people out there who owns a new Beetle with a TDi lump you may want to consider changing the fuel filter from time to time. Its relatively simple and should take no more than an hour.
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Tools and equipment needed
New filter!
Philips screwdriver
Length of clear hosepipe
One willing friend that likes the taste of diesel
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Pic #1
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/1-1.jpg
1. Locate the filter that needs to be changed it is just behind the offside front light.
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Pic #2
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/2-1.jpg
1. Loosen off the four clamps that hold the pipes in place (Do not loose them, in fact just move them up the pipe a bit)
2. Remove the pipes from the filter
3. Unscrew the clamps that hold the filter in place with a Philips screwdriver
4. Remove the filter from the holding bracket keeping it straight so no diesel spills out of it.
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Pic #3
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/3-1.jpg
1. Here is the gap you are left with, notice the rag underneath just in case any diesel spills.
2. Please also notice I removed another pipe which wasn’t strictly necessary but gives you more room.
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Pic #4
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/4-1.jpg
1. Both filters side by side they are big buggers! Put today’s date on it so you know when it was last changed.
2. Notice the filters is this case are slightly different, the new one needed a “T” pipe adding the old one had this built in. (I knew this part was in the boot for a reason!)
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Pic #5
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/5-1.jpg
1. Refit the new filter and clamp it down. I cannot explain how the clamp works but when you see it its self-explanatory.
2. Fit the pipes in the same way they came off, the filter is marked for the direction that the fuel goes and the pipes are also marked.
3. The top right pipe in this picture needs to be left off the filter (for the time being) and a piece of clear pipe attached to it. Notice that The VW clip was used for a good seal.
4. Get your mate to suck like mad on this pipe until the fresh diesel from the tank fills the new filter. This is a big filter so this might take a few minutes.
5. Once the filter is full, attach the correct pipe and clamp to the filter.
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Pic #6
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/6-1.jpg
1. Attach the clip to the top of the “T” pipe, making sure it is secure.
2. Crank the car over. It should start immediately because there is fuel in the pipes. It may conk out on you but just crank the engine again until it starts.
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OK This is the way I did it on mine. If you manage to hurt yourself or break anything by doing it my way then that is your fault this is just for advice.
Some people will tell you that you do not need to suck the diesel through the filter and you can just crank the engine. Again do it your way if you like. The only reason I didn’t crank the diesel through is because the diesel acts as a lubricant for the fuel pump and if there is no lubricant in there then you could break the fuel pump. You could also use a priming tool to get the fuel through but I didn’t have one, I will get one for the next time I do this.
<O:p</O:p
Good Luck.
If you are one of the lucky people out there who owns a new Beetle with a TDi lump you may want to consider changing the fuel filter from time to time. Its relatively simple and should take no more than an hour.
<O:p
Tools and equipment needed
New filter!
Philips screwdriver
Length of clear hosepipe
One willing friend that likes the taste of diesel
<O:p</O:p
Pic #1
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/1-1.jpg
1. Locate the filter that needs to be changed it is just behind the offside front light.
<O:p</O:p
Pic #2
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/2-1.jpg
1. Loosen off the four clamps that hold the pipes in place (Do not loose them, in fact just move them up the pipe a bit)
2. Remove the pipes from the filter
3. Unscrew the clamps that hold the filter in place with a Philips screwdriver
4. Remove the filter from the holding bracket keeping it straight so no diesel spills out of it.
<O:p</O:p
Pic #3
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/3-1.jpg
1. Here is the gap you are left with, notice the rag underneath just in case any diesel spills.
2. Please also notice I removed another pipe which wasn’t strictly necessary but gives you more room.
<O:p</O:p
Pic #4
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/4-1.jpg
1. Both filters side by side they are big buggers! Put today’s date on it so you know when it was last changed.
2. Notice the filters is this case are slightly different, the new one needed a “T” pipe adding the old one had this built in. (I knew this part was in the boot for a reason!)
<O:p</O:p
Pic #5
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/5-1.jpg
1. Refit the new filter and clamp it down. I cannot explain how the clamp works but when you see it its self-explanatory.
2. Fit the pipes in the same way they came off, the filter is marked for the direction that the fuel goes and the pipes are also marked.
3. The top right pipe in this picture needs to be left off the filter (for the time being) and a piece of clear pipe attached to it. Notice that The VW clip was used for a good seal.
4. Get your mate to suck like mad on this pipe until the fresh diesel from the tank fills the new filter. This is a big filter so this might take a few minutes.
5. Once the filter is full, attach the correct pipe and clamp to the filter.
<O:p</O:p
Pic #6
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/1NR/TDI%20Filter/6-1.jpg
1. Attach the clip to the top of the “T” pipe, making sure it is secure.
2. Crank the car over. It should start immediately because there is fuel in the pipes. It may conk out on you but just crank the engine again until it starts.
<O:p</O:p
<O:p</O:p
OK This is the way I did it on mine. If you manage to hurt yourself or break anything by doing it my way then that is your fault this is just for advice.
Some people will tell you that you do not need to suck the diesel through the filter and you can just crank the engine. Again do it your way if you like. The only reason I didn’t crank the diesel through is because the diesel acts as a lubricant for the fuel pump and if there is no lubricant in there then you could break the fuel pump. You could also use a priming tool to get the fuel through but I didn’t have one, I will get one for the next time I do this.
<O:p</O:p
Good Luck.