VZ fuel filter direction?

[coastvl]

Hi, This is a dumb one. I have replaced the fuel filter in my VZ and I think the filter may be around the wrong way.
Which end does the "out" end go on? The filter is a Ryco BTW.
The "T" piece end or the single line?
I'm feeling like a right twat so go easy.

[andyman]

the out goes towards the t piece

[IPCOlsenVZ]

The filter should look like this: Search for oil, fuel or air filters by part number : Air Filters, Oil Filters and Fuel Filters :: Ryco Filters :: Automotive Filters Australia

and should be installed like this:
Fuel filter

edit: oh too slow

[coastvl]

Thanks to both. Very much appreciated.

[coastvl]

I'm back.
Since installing the new filter the mileage on the dash has gone from 12's to 15.5 or more. It won't budge any lower. What the hell happened? Been through 2 tanks since the change now.
Thanks.

[IPCOlsenVZ]

I don’t see how a new fuel filter could increase fuel economy. Did you do anything else to the car when you changed the filter? Driving with the AC on? Low tyre pressure?

[andyman]

did you disconect the battery, if you did, it rest the fuel consumption average, so it wont come down until you do more long distance driving or more driving in general

also make sure there isnt any leak, but ive never seen one of those fittings leak yet

[Torquative]

dont forget thats only an average reading too, if you do lower speeds it goes up ... and is fairly pointless. I can thrash mine and get a better reading then country driving because the average speed goes up ... go figure.

I can have mine reading about 4.9 litres per 100 kays if I reset it on the motorway and have cruise control set, but as soon as my speed drops it goes back up and doesnt come down, as soon as it registers a lower speed the AVG SPEED goes down and fuel consumption goes up.

I reset mine after each refuel and despite the "average consumption" reading, always get about 600 kays to a tank.

Its a flawed system to begin with. The same way you can get "fuel very low" warning on yet you still have 13 litres in the tank which is good for another 100 kays of driving even in peak hour conditions ...

I suggest resetting the average fuel consumption and drive the highway for 10 mins, then you'll see it drop

[coastvl]

Thanks guys. Thats pretty much what I have done. It seems to be sitting on 14 with a 5 minute cruise at 100k's. So it's getting there.
Thank you.

[attila john]

hello, where is the FUEL FILTER on a ss crewman thunder???

[andyman]

hello, where is the FUEL FILTER on a ss crewman thunder???

in tank strainer,

silly cause it isnt a filter as such,

[attila john]

sounds stupid but where is/ what is the tank strainer???

[andyman]

sounds stupid but where is/ what is the tank strainer???

its attached to the bottom of the fuel pump, the fuel tank has to be dropped out of it

[attila john]

ok no worries, so it is a bit of a stuff around is it???
cheers

[attila john]

is it easer to drop the tank or take the back chassis off??

[andyman]

is it easer to drop the tank or take the back chassis off??

yes its a pain, im trying to remember the tank in the crewwy, im pretty sure you have to take the tailshaft out, up to you whichever way you do it,

i havnt dropped a crewman tank yet so i cant say i know how the filter setup runs, i have been told before that there is no fuel filter reference listed on holden parts, only just the strainer that is fitted to all pump in cars

[attila john]

thanks for the answers, one other quick question, do you know how to change the spark plugs on the 6.0L gen4 motor, i am having trouble taking the spark plug lead off, is there a certain way for it to come off??

[andyman]

thanks for the answers, one other quick question, do you know how to change the spark plugs on the 6.0L gen4 motor, i am having trouble taking the spark plug lead off, is there a certain way for it to come off??

grip the plug on the lowest end of the lead, pull it firmly and directly back, then, undo the plug and swap it with the new one, make sure you dont overtighten it, its going into an aluminium head, if youve got some lying around, smear a little anti seize on the threads of the plugs

[attila john]

Very much appreciated mate. thankyou