Peugeot 306 (1993 - 2001) - 2000 2.0 HDi - Cleaning fuel filter

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Mon 11 Feb 2008 22:03
2000 2.0 HDi - Cleaning fuel filter - catcher
I notice in the Haynes manual that when changing the fuel filter (2.0 HDi) it emphasises the need for care when cleaning out the filter housing (understandably). It even mentions not to use 'ordinary' cloths but special ones from the dealer, presumably so there's no chance of bits being left behind. I can see the logic but am reluctant to go to the dealer for cloths! Does anyone know of alternative cloths, perhaps more readily available, that could be used for this job.
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(2.0 HDi) thanks for telling us that in the text - subject line would be even better.PU
{Year added to header after receiving email correspondence - DD}

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 12/02/2008 at 10:33

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Mon 11 Feb 2008 22:28
Cleaning fuel filter - Screwloose

Don't even go there; just buy a complete, hermetically-sealed, filter housing from the dealers and swap the whole thing in 30 seconds with no risk of trashing the pump or injectors - just as it was designed to be.

The injectors only need one 2-micron piece of grit to block the nozzle. How good are your eyes?
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Mon 11 Feb 2008 22:30
Cleaning fuel filter - Pugugly {P}
How good are your eyes?

Not good apparently - asked three times to include the year and engine in the subject line and he couldn't see that !

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 11/02/2008 at 22:30

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Mon 11 Feb 2008 23:10
Cleaning fuel filter - catcher
Sorry - will bear in mind for next time.
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Mon 11 Feb 2008 22:39
Cleaning fuel filter - catcher
Thanks Screwloose for your advice - that makes sense.
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