Any pointers where the fuel filter is on a 86 Golf GTI 8v???!! I've temporarily lost my Haynes manual and its been a LONG time since I last changed it!! Also is it still best practise to remove the fuse of the fuel pump and run the car till it stops?
Many Thanks
Tim
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Well if its anything like the 16v golf mk.2 the main one is located by the fuel pump, just in front of the driver's side rear wheel i believe. On a 16v there are actually three fuel filters. the main one under the car, one in the fuel tank in front of the lift pump, and a tiny one somewhere in the metering head. should be the same on a k-jet 8v. the biggest problem will be separating the fuel hoses form the filter if it has been there a while.
Ben
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Spot on, Ben. Dont worry about depressurising the system as long as it has been standing for a few hours the residual pressure will be minimal. Just be prepared for spillage. You may have a problem with undoing the banjo unions, the trick is well fitting spanners on the filter and bolt heads(19,17 and 22mm), arrange the spanners so that they can be simulaneously be squeezed towards each other so that you can crack the joint without straining the pipes. Use NEW copper washers. However you may be lucky and find simple push on pipes secured with hose clips!
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