Do I need to fill the fuel filter?

macafee2 · 19th July 2017, 17:49

changing the fuel filter on the cdt. do I need to fill the filter with diesel before fitting the new one? I did not do it when I changed my sons fuel filter on his car but it's a petrol and mines diesel

macafee2

Mickyboy · 19th July 2017, 17:53

Simple answer no, but turn the key to position 2 to prime the system a couple of times for 60 seconds, also while you're at it might you want to chuck some Forte specialist diesel cleaner in the filter,
Once it's completely primed the system fire it up leave it running for around 15 seconds switch it off, leave it overnight and then your injectors to get a nice clean
Mick

RogerHeinz57 · 19th July 2017, 17:59

The diesel models are quite easy to do, in answer to your question - no you dont. When you have checked the filter and it's seals are as required, simply fit to the housing, fasten the clamp, reconnect any hoses/connectors removed, then pulse the ignition to position 2 a few times. The under bonnet fuel pump may become noisey during this operation, but it is forcing fuel into the filter and filling it up for you ! After completing the above, and the under bonnet pump has returned to it's normal sound, the engine should start quite easily. On some occasions, the engine may stall straight away, so simply repeat the ignition on to position 2 a few more times, and all should recover ....
Hope this helps !

macafee2 · 19th July 2017, 19:51

thanks gents. I'll change it at the weekend.

macafee2

myfirstrover · 19th July 2017, 20:10

You could fill it with something like Forte diesel treatment , run it for a few seconds to let it run into the injectors , leave it overnight and then you'll have nice clean injectors in the morning .

COLVERT · 19th July 2017, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfirstrover

You could fill it with something like Forte diesel treatment , run it for a few seconds to let it run into the injectors , leave it overnight and then you'll have nice clean injectors in the morning .

See post 2.-------------------

rustymotor · 20th July 2017, 08:32

Changed mine last week, while the filter is off check the pipework pump to filter has not chaffed and it is all back in the clips.

This is what I found on mine almost rubbed through:-

Arctic · 20th July 2017, 09:29

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myfirstrover · 20th July 2017, 16:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLVERT

See post 2.-------------------

Like wot he said

macafee2 · 22nd July 2017, 08:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickyboy

Simple answer no, but turn the key to position 2 to prime the system a couple of times for 60 seconds, also while you're at it might you want to chuck some Forte specialist diesel cleaner in the filter,
Once it's completely primed the system fire it up leave it running for around 15 seconds switch it off, leave it overnight and then your injectors to get a nice clean
Mick

Forte specialist diesel cleaner, not easy to get. None of the places I can think of local to me have it. Looks like it will have to be an Amazon order.
Thought it would be easy to get

How much do I put into the new filter

macafee2

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RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	The diesel models are quite easy to do, in answer to your question - no you dont. When you have checked the filter and it's seals are as required, simply fit to the housing, fasten the clamp, reconnect any hoses/connectors removed, then pulse the ignition to position 2 a few times. The under bonnet fuel pump may become noisey during this operation, but it is forcing fuel into the filter and filling it up for you ! After completing the above, and the under bonnet pump has returned to it's normal sound, the engine should start quite easily. On some occasions, the engine may stall straight away, so simply repeat the ignition on to position 2 a few more times, and all should recover .... Hope this helps !

19th July 2017, 19:51	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,960 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	thanks gents. I'll change it at the weekend. macafee2

19th July 2017, 20:10	#5
myfirstrover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 cdi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 401 Thanked 448 Times in 303 Posts	You could fill it with something like Forte diesel treatment , run it for a few seconds to let it run into the injectors , leave it overnight and then you'll have nice clean injectors in the morning .

20th July 2017, 08:32	#7
rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	Changed mine last week, while the filter is off check the pipework pump to filter has not chaffed and it is all back in the clips. This is what I found on mine almost rubbed through:-