@@user-fn1bg9nc9w just to let you know. You don't have to remove the fuel lines.. just be aware even after draining the fuel out of the drain plug.. there will still be a fair amount of fuel left in the filter housing.. just make sure not to leave the ignition on when changing the filter..
@@MK3-ln2wf no worries.. You don't really need to remove the fuel lines from the filter.. just make sure you don't turn on the ignition while doing the filter..
Nice video... my custom broke down.. I looked underneath and the fuel filter had somehow detached and all the diesel came pissing out. And my van is now at the garage. So sad as I only purchased it 4 days ago :(
Sorry to hear about that.. Its not the best place for a fuel filter.. Most manufacturers put it in the engine bay.. But for ease of access.. i guess thats why they placed it underneath..
Would have been more ideal to use a 6 point socket, rather than a 12 point that i was using.. I've had to use all many of tools to get those filters off before.. due to being left on for so long, they more or less weld themselves to the main filter housing body..
Thanks for this video. I broke that white clip that you disconnected first. Didn’t quite hear what you said about that other than be careful with it. Is it hard to replace?
Glad you like the video.. The white clips aren't hard to replace.. although getting them might be a pain.. as i don't think for sell them separately?.. Ebay might be worth a try though..
Washing up liquid first, then a good hand wash or cleaner.. But im not normal, so i just use shower gel when having a shower, as i love the smell of diesel.. and it leaves a slight hint on my hands
Its what i had previously seen done in other videos.. It did make me wonder why? Considering you're only removing the fiiter bowl/housing , which doesn't affect the fuel lines,but done it anyway. But after carrying out a full service on the very same vehicle late last year, i left the fuel lines attached. I will do an updated video once i get the chance..
@Artful Bodger..! Thanks. I have asked haynes, and they said because you can't drain fuel. But I changed the fuel filter last year without touching the fuel line and had np at all.
@Paul I think it was something to do with allowing air in through the top so the fuel can run out of the drain hole quicker.. Ive changed countless filters on all manner of vehicles and unless its an inline canister filter, i don't bother removing the fuel lines.. No matter how much you try and drain out, you still get soaked when removing the housing..
I also managed to break the clip! After going to Ford and them telling me I couldn’t buy a clip, I’d have to buy the whole fuel line……. I went home and did much research on Google then found the item/OEM number then went back to Ford and got one! 🤷♂️ OEM 1802821 Thank me later!
@@897aa33 I totally agree. I watched someone do the process on you tube. Afterwards I thought exactly the same thing, but by then the damage was done! 👍
@Andy I asked haynes, and they said because you can't drain fuel, but I changed the diesel filter a while ago without touching fuel line and had np at all.
