Fuel Filter Mk1 Tdi

[seatkid]

Changed the fuel filter the other day after the plastic drain tap dropped off :o and left me stranded. :angry2:

 

I am puzzled about the T piece connection in the return to tank pipe which sits on the filter and is held in place by a large blue clip. Should there be a rubber washer or something between this plastic part and the filter to seal it? There was nothing I could see on the old filter/T piece and it seems quite a loose fit. It doesn't appear to be leaking diesel or drawing in air but the needle on the fuel gauge seems to be falling somewhat quicker than normal.

 

I am very nervous about this as I'm going on a long long trip soon.

[chrispb123456]

Hi there

Mine has an O ring on the plastic T piece but my clip is black.

[seatkid]

Thx, yes there should be an O ring - Silly me I didn't check it and if there was a replacement O ring in the box the filter came in, then its now somewhere at the local dump.

 

I filled up today and everything looks AOK regarding consumption. As there is no air drawn in or leakage detectable I'm not going to strip it to check and risk more trouble.

 

Touch wood the old girl doesn't let me down next couple of weeks....