Passat fuel filter?

celica1994 · 13-05-2014 8:01am #1

hey can changing the fuel filter on my 130bhp tdi passat cause starting issues, i changed it recently and the car is having a bit of trouble starting in the mornings, can air get trapped in the lines?

bcmf · 13-05-2014 10:51am

Did you replace the seals with new ones that came with the filter?Are the in and return lines properly 're attached?
If it's the style filter as my Audi you need to make sure the metal slot key Is fully clicked in to get a full seal.

celica1994 · 13-05-2014 3:58pm

I didnt replace the seals, could this be causing the problem?

bcmf · 13-05-2014 6:09pm

I would go with 'Yes'.
The seals will wear/warp especially when in contact with diesel fuel.

celica1994 · 13-05-2014 6:30pm

cheers ill check it out, cant remember if the fuel filter came with seals, it was the screw on type like this -

http://www.micksgarage.com/proddetails.aspx?pid=1382580

not sure if it came with seals but i may be wrong

bcmf · 13-05-2014 7:19pm

Mine is different. However judging by that pic your filter should have come with a large rubber o ring that will sit on top of that.

celica1994 · 13-05-2014 8:03pm

yea its somewhat built onto it, tho the center screw that comes out has a tiny o ring on it, might be worth replacing that, i wonder can i get a o ring through the main dealer?

bcmf · 13-05-2014 8:47pm

you should be able to get it at local motor factors but you will need to take it out as they will need the size.
Did you refill the filter with diesel before you sealed it up?

celica1994 · 13-05-2014 9:06pm

bcmf wrote: »

you should be able to get it at local motor factors but you will need to take it out as they will need the size.
Did you refill the filter with diesel before you sealed it up?

yup i filled it up, i just opened it back up there earlier to check it for an O ring, i dont think id risk taking the old one out without having a replacement just incase i break it taking it off, id be in trouble then lol

Passat fuel filter?

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