silvershark44 Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Ok I just changed my oil and oil filter today, the old one was very easy to undo, i could turn it easily in my hands to undo it which made changing it a doddle. The new one I hand tightened to roughly the same tightness, but you couldnt say that i over tightened it at all. Definitely not wrench tight. Will this be ok? My old one didnt seem to ever have leaked and i was really suprised how relatively loose it was, so just did the same with my new one?? any ideas ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I think you normally just do them hand tight mate. Just rub some oil around the seal before you fit it, just to stop it tearing the rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 i didnt put any oil round the seal, i put some oil in the filter though. do you think that will be ok?? dont really want to take it off again as ive put the new oil in now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Should be fine. Its just that is what i was tought to do since i was younger. Just run it up to temperature and check for leaks around the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 ok will do thanks just been reading up on changing the fuel filter, but looks like a nightmare:blink: i really feel like i should give it a go though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Fuel filter isnt too bad mate. Just disconnect the pipe from the pump in the boot, so you dont syphon too much petrol out. Then jack the car up, get it on axel stands to make it safe, and just swap it out. You will get a bit of petrol spilage but shouldnt be too much. Just be careful of the pipes when you unscrew them as there is a flared flange under them and they can be a little tricky. Edit to add : Also worth starting the car first, then disconnecting the power to the pump, it will then stall. This takes off most of the pressure from the pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 Ive been reading some threads on it, but none of them seem overly clear. A few say to take some fuses out and start the engine for a few secs instead of disconnecting the pipe in the boot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 I only disconnected the pipe in the boot, to stop more petrol syphoning out of the tank. Seemed to work for me anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 Ok cool you dont have a link to any threads talking you through the process? Im quite handy but never done anything like this before and i just want to get it right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Found this one http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=45647&highlight=changing+fuel+filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 thats for a fuel pump, i need one for a fuel filter right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Bugger, didnt read that properly Hang on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Cant find one mate. But something like this: 1. Remove 6 bolts in boot above tank 2. Disconnect the power plug to the pump hanger 3. Start car and let it stall, then turn off ignition. 4. Disconnect the banjo fitting from the pump hanger. 5. Jack up car and get some axel stands underneath. 6. Undo the pipes from the filter. (watch out for petrol in the pipes) 7. Undo 2 bolts from filter and removefrom car. 8. Fit new filter to car. 9. Refit pipes to car. (watch the banjo fitting, can be a pain) 10. Reconnect banjo pipe to fuel pump hanger. 11. Reconnect power plug. 12. Start car and check for leaks around the filter. 13. If it leaks check pipes onto filter, if ok stop car 14. Remove axel stands and lower car back down. 15. Sit back and admire a job weldone If anybody wants to edit or add to this the please feel free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 thats great, just what does this bit mean? "Disconnect the banjo fitting from the pump hanger." is this in the boot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Yes mate its the pipe on top of the fuel pump hanger in the boot under the cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 ok, does this mean fuels going to pisso out in the boot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 You may get a bit, but not too much as you should have run the car without the pump running, so should be just about empty. Just make sure the ignition is off before removing. Also get plenty of rags around it to catch it when you take it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted August 19, 2006 Author Share Posted August 19, 2006 ok cool i have a feeling this is gunna go horribly wrong!! cheers anyway mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 Its quite easy once you have done it once. Just take your time mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted August 19, 2006 Share Posted August 19, 2006 also take your fuel cap off as this will release a lot of the pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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