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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: kevin31 on 05 July 2011, 07:29

Title: Fuel filter
Post by: kevin31 on 05 July 2011, 07:29
Hey guys

Well one thing that came out of my remap at weekend is the need for the fuel filter to be changed! Anyone got some pics of where it is or a guide to changing it please?

Still can't get over the difference the remap has made the car is awesome! Relly feel the power at about 3000 rpm!

Kev
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: snifferdog on 05 July 2011, 07:31
It's apparently very easy to change, a 5 minute job. Do a search, this gets asked a lot. I'm on my phone so can't help.
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 July 2011, 07:32
Fuel filter is under your petrol tank, jack your car up and have a look behind your drivers side rear wheel and you will see it, easy job   :afro:
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: kevin31 on 05 July 2011, 07:40
Thanks have searched only found this but no pics

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?1276409

This says it's not under drivers side rear wheel?

Where best place to buy? Is it here http://www.vwspares.co.uk/g2filters.php

Kev
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 July 2011, 17:19
Well its not directly there but you WILL see it, look from under the sill, cant miss it.. its silver  :wink:
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: uncleben on 05 July 2011, 19:38
that guide on vw vortex is american, hence why they state the filter is behind the PASSENGER wheel!! if mk4's are anything like my mk2 gti then it really is easy, just changed mine! just note there will be lots of high pressure fuel which will run all down your arms and possibly your armpits so work quickly!!
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: Wayne on 06 July 2011, 00:16
that guide on vw vortex is american, hence why they state the filter is behind the PASSENGER wheel!! if mk4's are anything like my mk2 gti then it really is easy, just changed mine! just note there will be lots of high pressure fuel which will run all down your arms and possibly your armpits so work quickly!!

You should remove the fuse for the fuel pump, then run the car until it stops this lets the pressure out of the system then you ok to replace the filter. :smiley:
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: Phil18t on 06 July 2011, 22:29
just make sure you close your eyes when you pull the pipes off... :smiley:
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: Wayne on 06 July 2011, 23:40
just make sure you close your eyes when you pull the pipes off... :smiley:

Or wear safety goggles  :smiley:

In any case with the system depressured it should not pump out.
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: Dave_IOW on 07 July 2011, 18:23
just make sure you close your eyes when you pull the pipes off... :smiley:

Or wear safety goggles  :smiley:

In any case with the system depressured it should not pump out.

Are you a health and safety executive Wayne  :laugh:

I would never been seen in safety gogs  :grin:

You could always make your own   :huh:
(http://www.funny-potato.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/safety-glasses.jpeg)
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: Wayne on 07 July 2011, 21:38
just make sure you close your eyes when you pull the pipes off... :smiley:

Or wear safety goggles  :smiley:

In any case with the system depressured it should not pump out.

Are you a health and safety executive Wayne  :laugh:

I would never been seen in safety gogs  :grin:


Yes part of my job is health and safety, so I alway use the correct ppe even when working on the car, lets be serious for a minute you only get one pair of eyes.
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: Dave_IOW on 08 July 2011, 18:29
Indeed and only one pen1s, but that doesnt stop me putting that in places that i am unsure of the outcome! :grin:

I feel for you working in H+S department, that must be the most boring, depressing and platitudinous job available  :sad:

Health and safety to be honest, should just be called 'ar5e covering'..

*Most* people have common sense, rules are made for breaking..
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: Wayne on 08 July 2011, 21:21
Indeed and only one pen1s, but that doesnt stop me putting that in places that i am unsure of the outcome! :grin:

I feel for you working in H+S department, that must be the most boring, depressing and platitudinous job available  :sad:

Health and safety to be honest, should just be called 'ar5e covering'..

*Most* people have common sense, rules are made for breaking..

It is only a small part of my job, warranty and service admin is the main job, trust me working with or around excavators that are up to 50ton is not boring. :smiley:
Title: Re: Fuel filter
Post by: Ant1981 on 09 July 2011, 08:08
Quote from: Dave_IOW link=topic=199045.msg1856499#msg1856499 date=13101461 :grin:85
Indeed and only one pen1s, but that doesnt stop me putting that in places that i am unsure of the outcome! :grin:
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