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  • Ford Explorer fuel filter 5 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    Hi Chaps, A quick question, a simple one i know. I have been asked to change the fuel filter on a Ford Explorer (4ltr V6, Cologne engine). I haven't actually seen the vehicle yet so can anyone tell me where exactly i will find the fuel filter ? Any answers appreciated. Pastyman...
  • Fuel Filter Change Mk2 Golf GTI 10 Sep 2002 (Forum)
    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
  • Pug 307 2.0l 110bhp "01 - Hdi 2.0l not starting air in fuel lines 14 Nov 2016 (Forum)
    So my old car 110k the other day she just lost power and died. wouldn't start up again. its been gradually getting worse at starting in the morning. It now will only start if i pump the fuel 'grenade' pump untill its hard and even then it will only run for a few seconds. there is a lot
  • Fuel gauge fault on Polo 14 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 petrol and my fuel gauge is fluctuating between full and empty tank. Is this problem common and can I fix it myself?
  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport - how to drain the fuel tank 1 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    How can the wrong fuel be drained from the diesel tank ?
  • Peugeot 607 (2000 - ) - 03 2.0 pump location for fuel sender 25 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    where is the fuel sender on the tank and how do I get to it
  • 306 dt fuel probs 12 Nov 2005 (Forum)
    hi just had a new cam belt and water pump fitted and now it is using exsessive amount of fuel can any one help?
  • Fuel Filter Sock - Volvo 240 21 Sep 2005 (Forum)
    Anyone know how to remove the filter sock on a Volvo 240 fuel pick up pump. Thanks. Regards Peter
  • all - Synthetic fuels 31 Mar 2023 (Forum)
    Germany is asking the EU to urgently review their ban on petrol and diesel engines and  to consider running these cars on E-fuels.  The engines would still emit carbon at the exhaust but a carbon offset at production of the new fuel would offset this.  A device fitted
  • Ford Fiesta - Fiesta tdci fuel leak 3 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    Hi, Last couple of days I've been smelling diesel through the fans when stationary and low speed. I had the injector seals replaced last year there doesn't seem to be as much fuel this time. The leak seems to be coming from the small fuel pipe into the top of the inject, the one with the little
  • All cars, vans and motorbikes - Wrong Fuel in Car? 22 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    We are a leading Mobile Contaminated Fuel Retrieval Service. Our telephone operators and fuel drain technicians are available
  • 1.2 Polo (05 plate) - Help with Fuel Filter 19 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    My car has a 3 bar rated fuel filter which I'm changing soon. VW no longer make the original part so I can only get at 4 bar one (the guy at the dealership said it'll be alright, but seemed unsure). According to the Haynes manual, the pressure runs at 2.5 bar. The fuel filter doesn't
  • peugeot 306 hdi - no fuel out of high presure pump 19 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    any help please. i have a 306 hdi that suddenly would not start. i have found there is no fuel comming from the pump driven by the cambelt. low presure pump working in tank. fuel being deliverd to filter and main pump but not comming out of pump to common rail and injectors. before
  • Vauxhall Corsa B (1993 - 2000) - 1997 1.2l Fuel Filter Changing 31 May 2009 (Forum)
    Doing a few routine service items on the old Corsa. Easy access to everything so far. But the fuel filter is something which appears to be a little different. I guess it is under the fuel tank somewhere- is it easy to reach? Haynes says to depressurise the fuel system by dismantling the front
  • Forte Diesel Fuel conditioner OK 1 Jun 2001 (Forum)
    Finally after much trying got hold of a 375ml can of this at exorbitant price £11.74 MOT centre told me to put it in the fuel filter and bit left over in the tank. Before Forte Average emission test 3.29m-1 (Fail as limit 2.5) After Forte and 15 mile full throttle run Average 1.21m-1. Oh joy
  • Citroen - Fuel - glow plug relay? 16 Oct 2017 (Forum)
    Citroen Berlingo van - 2007 Fuel/glow plug problem - hot running becomes a non-starter and RAC advised a faulty fuel pressure switch/sensor? All the research I’ve done points to a ‘multi-function relay’ issue? Would these be the same thing? Is this easily replaced by a DIY’er? Any advice
  • Ford Fiesta - Push on fuel hoses 22 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    Replacing the Bosch fuel filter on my diesel there are two push on fuel hoses.  The connectors have two tabs either side which you have to pinch in to release the hose. Can someone explain how these connectors grip the pipe, I just don't understand how they work, what is preventing
  • Toyota Yaris - Fuel filter replacement 17 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    Hi all! My sister has a 99 Toyota Yaris and i am trying to change the fuel filter but cannot seem to find it. There is a black 'box' mounted to the bulkhead just to the right of the engine that one of the fuel lines runs into but i cant see any way of undoing it. It seems to be the right size
 

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