Fuel filter change on XJ6 87
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Fuel filter change on XJ6 87
Hi guys!
Beides getting a new filter and swapping out for the old, is there any further work needed to get it changed over correctly???
And what brand should one go for??
Many thanks!
Chris
Beides getting a new filter and swapping out for the old, is there any further work needed to get it changed over correctly???
And what brand should one go for??
Many thanks!
Chris
Last edited by GGG; 11-18-2018 at 05:11 PM. Reason: Edit typo in thread title
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The idea is to relieve the pressure before removing the filter. Safe and less messy that way. You'll have some spilled fuel no matter how you slice it.
Personally I just loosen one of the hose clamps, wrap the hose and filter in an old towel, and gently wriggle the hose and filter so as to slightly break the connection. The fuel goes into the towel and the towel tossed outdoors to dry. If the connection is opened entirely with the system under pressure the fuel will really spurt out and you'll have a real mess on your hands.
If uncomfortable with this then relieve the pressure first. That's the safest bet.
On GPs, as an extra precaution, it can't hurt to disconnect the battery.
Cheers
DD
Personally I just loosen one of the hose clamps, wrap the hose and filter in an old towel, and gently wriggle the hose and filter so as to slightly break the connection. The fuel goes into the towel and the towel tossed outdoors to dry. If the connection is opened entirely with the system under pressure the fuel will really spurt out and you'll have a real mess on your hands.
If uncomfortable with this then relieve the pressure first. That's the safest bet.
On GPs, as an extra precaution, it can't hurt to disconnect the battery.
Cheers
DD
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The idea is to relieve the pressure before removing the filter. Safe and less messy that way. You'll have some spilled fuel no matter how you slice it.
Personally I just loosen one of the hose clamps, wrap the hose and filter in an old towel, and gently wriggle the hose and filter so as to slightly break the connection. The fuel goes into the towel and the towel tossed outdoors to dry. If the connection is opened entirely with the system under pressure the fuel will really spurt out and you'll have a real mess on your hands.
If uncomfortable with this then relieve the pressure first. That's the safest bet.
On GPs, as an extra precaution, it can't hurt to disconnect the battery.
Cheers
DD
Personally I just loosen one of the hose clamps, wrap the hose and filter in an old towel, and gently wriggle the hose and filter so as to slightly break the connection. The fuel goes into the towel and the towel tossed outdoors to dry. If the connection is opened entirely with the system under pressure the fuel will really spurt out and you'll have a real mess on your hands.
If uncomfortable with this then relieve the pressure first. That's the safest bet.
On GPs, as an extra precaution, it can't hurt to disconnect the battery.
Cheers
DD
So the relay removal etc is not necessary to get the filter off?
And sorry, what do you mean by GP?
Thanks again Doug
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GP = "General Principle"
Removing the relay is the first step in one method of relieving fuel pressure from the system prior to removing the filter. It's the recommended in the factory service manual and is common practice.
The method I use and described does not relieve the fuel pressure prior to opening the system. I'm comfortable with it; others might not be.
Either way have some towels or rags under/near the filter to mop up the inevitable spill of gasoline.
Cheers
DD
Removing the relay is the first step in one method of relieving fuel pressure from the system prior to removing the filter. It's the recommended in the factory service manual and is common practice.
The method I use and described does not relieve the fuel pressure prior to opening the system. I'm comfortable with it; others might not be.
Either way have some towels or rags under/near the filter to mop up the inevitable spill of gasoline.
Cheers
DD
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GP = "General Principle"
Removing the relay is the first step in one method of relieving fuel pressure from the system prior to removing the filter. It's the recommended in the factory service manual and is common practice.
The method I use and described does not relieve the fuel pressure prior to opening the system. I'm comfortable with it; others might not be.
Either way have some towels or rags under/near the filter to mop up the inevitable spill of gasoline.
Cheers
DD
Removing the relay is the first step in one method of relieving fuel pressure from the system prior to removing the filter. It's the recommended in the factory service manual and is common practice.
The method I use and described does not relieve the fuel pressure prior to opening the system. I'm comfortable with it; others might not be.
Either way have some towels or rags under/near the filter to mop up the inevitable spill of gasoline.
Cheers
DD
I was also thinking of putting in some pre-filter filters. Is this worth doing? And if so any particular type you would recommend?
Thanks again Doug
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Ok. Whats the difference between the 33299 and the 33033? They look identical but guessing internals are different??
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Thank you again Doug. Once again super helpful!
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