Fuel filter replacement tips?
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Fuel filter replacement tips?
Hi All,
I'm usually over on the C4-A6 forum where fuel filter replacement is a 5min job, but.....
I'm working on a 98 A4 Quattro and shocked to discover the location of the filter. Who's joke is that?
Anyway, was reading in your archives and found that some of you cut the bolt that holds the pinch strap, other's take the tank down.
I don't see how the tank can come down much since it strattles the rear diff and axles in 3 directions. I removed the 4 bolts from the main tank area on the filter side and that only allowed the tank to move down about an inch...then it starts hitting right inner CV joint shield.
So, could someone give me some details?
Thanks!
I'm usually over on the C4-A6 forum where fuel filter replacement is a 5min job, but.....
I'm working on a 98 A4 Quattro and shocked to discover the location of the filter. Who's joke is that?
Anyway, was reading in your archives and found that some of you cut the bolt that holds the pinch strap, other's take the tank down.
I don't see how the tank can come down much since it strattles the rear diff and axles in 3 directions. I removed the 4 bolts from the main tank area on the filter side and that only allowed the tank to move down about an inch...then it starts hitting right inner CV joint shield.
So, could someone give me some details?
Thanks!
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I need to do the FF on my 1.8tq, and on the quattros it looks like a nightmare of a job.
I need to do it eventually.....I even have the filter.
I asked a tech at my local dealer if he would do it on the side for me....he said NO WAY, THAT JOB SUCKS!
I asked a tech at my local dealer if he would do it on the side for me....he said NO WAY, THAT JOB SUCKS!
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read the tech article. It helps I did my '00 1.8t Q-tip and '01 2.8Q-tip without any problems.
I agree that it can be done in 30 minutes. I also believe that this job can frustrate anyone if they are not prepared.
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Its REALLY not that bad, I don't understand all the problems people have.
With a lift and the proper socket, its seriously a 30 minute job.
I'd change fuel filters all day long before I do a clutch on this bitch again.
I'd change fuel filters all day long before I do a clutch on this bitch again.
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Update: All done, 30min total. Can't thank you guys enough.
That's one dialed in tech article section you guys are sporting! I really appreciate all the help and speed of the replys.
And now I return to the world of 5min fuel filter changes and 1hr timing belt jobs. *snicker-snicker*
Happy Holidays!!!
And now I return to the world of 5min fuel filter changes and 1hr timing belt jobs. *snicker-snicker*
Happy Holidays!!!