marinabrid Posted February 13, 2011 Report Posted February 13, 2011 hi allon top of the fuel filter there is a plastic inset for the return held in with the spring clip, i was changing the filter but noticed on the plastic insert there is an arrow for direction of fuel,does this arrow have to point towards the front of the engine or towards the back, i know its got pipes on so i should know but i took them off as well, doh ! thanks Quote
seatkid Posted February 13, 2011 Report Posted February 13, 2011 hi allon top of the fuel filter there is a plastic inset for the return held in with the spring clip, i was changing the filter but noticed on the plastic insert there is an arrow for direction of fuel,does this arrow have to point towards the front of the engine or towards the back, i know its got pipes on so i should know but i took them off as well, doh ! thanksIf you're talking about the plastic T piece (Mk 1 Tdi) I cant see any arrow on mine but would have thought the arrow points to the fuel tank at the back.This is the return line from the fuel pump, the T piece is a thermally controlled valve that allows some fuel back into the filter when hot. You shouldnt have bothered taking off those pipes as the T piece just lifts out and can sit to one side. Making work for yourself! Quote
chrispb123456 Posted February 13, 2011 Report Posted February 13, 2011 hi allon top of the fuel filter there is a plastic inset for the return held in with the spring clip, i was changing the filter but noticed on the plastic insert there is an arrow for direction of fuel,does this arrow have to point towards the front of the engine or towards the back, i know its got pipes on so i should know but i took them off as well, doh ! thanksIf you're talking about the plastic T piece (Mk 1 Tdi) I cant see any arrow on mine but would have thought the arrow points to the fuel tank at the back.This is the return line from the fuel pump, the T piece is a thermally controlled valve that allows some fuel back into the filter when hot. You shouldnt have bothered taking off those pipes as the T piece just lifts out and can sit to one side. Making work for yourself!Yep can confirm arrow points toward tank. Quote
marinabrid Posted February 13, 2011 Author Report Posted February 13, 2011 many thanks once again, you boys know it all. Quote
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