Fuel filter

first of all wear safety glasses (or goggles), petrol in the eyes is only funny when it happens to someone else,


basicly the fuel filter is only held in by two hose clamps, very simple to remove with a screw driver,

also you "should" start the car and then remove fuel pump relay or fuse(there labled in the engine bay), and wait till the car stalls, this removes the fuel from the fuel line so you dont get as much of the floor/on you, but if your lazy like me you dont really need it, you will just get a little bit more fuel come out, but still not much

 

close, but they dont use hose clamps on these they have a clip on fitting, do as you first said and stall the engine by removing the f/pump relay,

once the pressure is released, find the light blue plastic clip, there will be 4 sides to it, there will be 2 with ripples and 2 that sit lower into the fittings - these are the one's to release the filter,

now push the filter into the fitting further and push the two little clips in with your fingers and pull back hard on the filter - it should release, it takes a little practice to do it and may take a little while if its your first go.

if you start your car up and get a check engine warning, disconnect the battery for a few minutes, this has only been set because of removing the relay, but in saying that, some cars do it, most dont.

the genuine filter has its advantages, you know it'll fit, ive found aftermarket ones a little dicey, and genuine comes with a replacement holder, aftermarkets dont

 

Supercheap have a sale on Ryco filters this week
Fuel filter is only$11-95
Air filters are $12-95.

 

ah k when did they switch to that style????

 

back in the vt's

 

Mate i have given my fuel filter a few goes with no glory... I spent half an hr under there trying to get those darn clips off... Anyone got any pics to show the bits that andyman is describing that we need to push on to get the clips to release????

 

Cheers mate... Now thats some awesome help!!!

 

Can we sticky this thread????

 

I didnt even think Repco would have a tool for the fuel filter :thumbsup:

We did 2 VZ fuel filters out in the street a few months back, wasnt that an experience :yeah:

 

where exactly is the fuel filter located on the car?

 

on the sedan its between the diff and the right rear wheel

 

hi
where is the fuel filter located on a vz storm ute?
I am having trouble finding it
thanks

 

take it to holden's and they can do it - it cost me $48 and 15mins of my time for supply and fit (altho 1 guy said they have a min $52.50 charge for labour so it could be $75 depending where u get it done)

 

Genuine Fuel Filter from Penninsula Holden Sept 09 was $11.80

 

Hello all,
I just did mine yesterday after reading up what you all had to say & it was a piece of cake. Thanks heaps.Was worried about the clips but they were easy to get off. I wasn't sure if that was the reason why my car wasn't idling properly & Holden were going to charge $120 for diagnostic & $90 for supply & fit!!! I paid $30 for the filter & got a bit of fuel over the place but saved a shitload. Stoked. Runs good now. Pics were a great help too.

 

hey mate
where is the actual fuel filter? i carnt find it
i got a vz 3.6 alloytec
thanks