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ok i need help where is the fuel filter in el's and is there any thing i need to know b4 i change it, this is the first time i worked on me own cars soo yeah just another learning curve all help will be appreiciated....
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Any particular reason for changing the Fuel Filter?
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just feels sluggish and hasnt been done for about 40,000kms so thought its time.....
i only had the car 3 months just been looking through the log books seeing whats been done and every thing
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What Car is it? is it an EA or something?
Edit, Just checked beside your name, is it an EL Futura? how many km's has the car done? you say you have a log book, if you want you can list what's been done in the past?
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i wrote el in the first post it has 138000km i dont wanna write down whats been done in the past i just wanna change the fuel filter didnt know it was gunna be a hassle like this mate....
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clampy wrote: i wrote el in the first post it has 138000km i dont wanna write down whats been done in the past i just wanna change the fuel filter didnt know it was gunna be a hassle like this mate.... I was thinking you should try and look at ignition first if it's lacking power.... such as resistance in the leads, those sorts of things. If you really want, you could do a compression test? If thats all good you can look at fuel  , thats how I would do it.I have never replaced a fuel filter in a ford yet, have you got a Ford Workshop Manual?
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the fuel filter is located on the passenger side
towards teh back near the diff but before the wheel well pretty easy to change too
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thank u disco just replaced the leads and plugs and every thing......
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clampy wrote: thank u disco just replaced the leads and plugs and every thing...... If you've Replaced that stuff, then in most cases you should be all set, and you can start looking into fuel. Another suggestion, although it's not common, you could also test the fuel injector's to make sure they aren't clogged. Just a suggestion though. Let us know if replaceing the Fuel Filter helps
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injectors are clean pulled em out ill replace the filter and let u's know
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hey so is the fuel filter located in same plac e on the ef futura
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largey wrote: hey so is the fuel filter located in same plac e on the ef futura I would think so.... not 100% though!!!!!
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yup same place, easy as to replace.
1st thing idd suggest is get a workshop book for your car as it has step by steps on things like this. from memory procedure goes like (dont quote me ive had a few to drink tonight  )-disconect fuel pump wire -run engine till stall (in theory this will stop you getting covered in unleaded... yeah right) -get under car remove/replace fuel filter -plug fuel pump back in. reminds me i have to swap mine out
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i changed mine a few weeks ago so pretty much anyone can do it
 left it overnight and it had lost fuel pressure by then. wear eye protection in case it sprays out.
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As rushed suggested
once you have located the fuel filter, let it be until you depressurize the fuel line. You can do it by either disconnecting the fuel pump or removing the fuel pump relay (fuel pump can be accessed via an access hole in the boot...has a bunch of screws that need to be undone, fuel relay is in the engine bay somewhere I forget). Once disconnected, start the car till it stalls or doesn't start at all, your fuel line is now depressurized. Raise the car and then undo the bolts on either end of the filter, one spanner on the filter and one spanner on the nut...make sure the spanners fit nicely on the nut or else you might round them, and that will cause more headaches. When you undo the bolts...make sure you have something to cover your eyes with just in case excess fuel leaks out onto your face (been there done that, no a pretty sight). If you want you can use a tin can to catch some of the excess fuel, if not let it go on the floor. About 100 - 200mL of fuel may leak. once it's slowed down leaking just remove the fuel filter from the holder and replace with new one. tighten the nuts up nice and firm, connect fuel pump and let the car prime (car still raised). see if there are any leaks over a minute or so. If none, drop the car down and start her up, check again for leaks. Hopefully that helps mate...just be careful with getting fuel in your eyes...it burns like a mofo. phong =P~
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