How long does it take to change out fuel filter on a 2.8L Quattro?
#1
01-12-2009, 02:39 PM
How long does it take to change out fuel filter on a 2.8L Quattro?
I don't have a huge window of opporturnity to do it this weekend but I want to do it ASAP this weekend. It seems like it's fairly simple but I'd like to hear from someone who's already done it.
Thanks.
Thanks.
#3
01-12-2009, 06:12 PM
Come on auditech!!! 5 minutes??? I say 6. Give the guy some slack. You will need a 15mm wrench, 17 mm wrench, a triple square bit (I think M10), a couple of line crimpers, and a waste bucket. As for parts, a new filter and 4 new washers. 2 are larger than the others.
#4
01-12-2009, 08:41 PM
Oh yes, make sure the key is out of the ignition as well, taking a bath in gasoline is never that nice.
Hey its better than mine! A B5 A4 requires dropping down the gas tank a little bit just to get the clamp holding the filter loose, takes me like an hour to change that turd.
Hey its better than mine! A B5 A4 requires dropping down the gas tank a little bit just to get the clamp holding the filter loose, takes me like an hour to change that turd.
#5
01-13-2009, 09:30 AM
Thanks, the filter is on it's way....I'll have it by Thursday. The dealer gave me the 4 washers for free; 2 14mm and 2 12mm. You say line crimpers....what are those...similar to hose clamps? Where would I need these?
#6
01-13-2009, 09:31 AM
Oh yes, make sure the key is out of the ignition as well, taking a bath in gasoline is never that nice.
Hey its better than mine! A B5 A4 requires dropping down the gas tank a little bit just to get the clamp holding the filter loose, takes me like an hour to change that turd.
Hey its better than mine! A B5 A4 requires dropping down the gas tank a little bit just to get the clamp holding the filter loose, takes me like an hour to change that turd.
#7
01-13-2009, 11:40 AM
Line crimpers are basically pinchers to hold the lines while disconnected.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0P?vName=Tools
Our fuel lines are pressurized. So before you replace the filter, take out the fuel pump fuse and start the car. It will run for about 1 second and die. Leave the fuse off. Crimp the lines, and disconnect the hoses. You don't have to crimp the lines, but you will be loosing about a quart of fuel if not crimped.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0P?vName=Tools
Our fuel lines are pressurized. So before you replace the filter, take out the fuel pump fuse and start the car. It will run for about 1 second and die. Leave the fuse off. Crimp the lines, and disconnect the hoses. You don't have to crimp the lines, but you will be loosing about a quart of fuel if not crimped.
#8
01-13-2009, 02:05 PM
Line crimpers are basically pinchers to hold the lines while disconnected.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0P?vName=Tools
Our fuel lines are pressurized. So before you replace the filter, take out the fuel pump fuse and start the car. It will run for about 1 second and die. Leave the fuse off. Crimp the lines, and disconnect the hoses. You don't have to crimp the lines, but you will be loosing about a quart of fuel if not crimped.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0P?vName=Tools
Our fuel lines are pressurized. So before you replace the filter, take out the fuel pump fuse and start the car. It will run for about 1 second and die. Leave the fuse off. Crimp the lines, and disconnect the hoses. You don't have to crimp the lines, but you will be loosing about a quart of fuel if not crimped.
Where is the fuel pump fuse located? Is is on the driver's side lower dash panel?
#9
01-13-2009, 03:21 PM
Unless the reason is to just hold the lines up (so the eventual fuel remained in the lines would not trickle down), I don't understand why crimpers (pinchers) are needed.
The lines are metallic. If you use the pinchers, then don't they get flattened in that spot?
The lines are metallic. If you use the pinchers, then don't they get flattened in that spot?
Last edited by chefro; 01-13-2009 at 03:23 PM.
#10
01-13-2009, 03:52 PM
Obviously you crimp the rubber portion, not the metal portion. The reason that you crimp the line is to keep the fuel in line, instead of spraying everywhere. Even with the pressure released with the fuse off, there is quite a bit of pressure within the line. You willl see once opened up.
As for the location of the fues, yes there is one on the driverside fuse box.