Service Issues: - Fuel Filter Drain Plug Rubber Washer

TheScrew1972 · Jul 16th, 2018, 17:04

Decided to change my fuel filter today and as others have found / commented the housing was a b**ch to remove, and how flimsy does the plastic cover feel / look!!

I did use the drain plug to drain some diesel out of the housing and found a very slight weep from the plug when everything re-assembled.

Removed the drain plug again and found that the rubber washer has an inner and outer washer, is this right? Or should it be 1 piece? The inner washer is also split

Anyway, I managed to get both pieces back together and in place and the weep appears to have stopped now. Obviously will keep checking over the next few days or so.

Imagine my surprise when my local volvo dealer informed me that they only sell the full fuel filter housing, at a price of £105+vat!!! All I need is a rubber washer!!!

Has anyone managed to source just a replacement washer? Or know what size / dimensions it is?

Mike

Jul 16th, 2018, 17:04	#1
TheScrew1972 Senior Member Last Online: May 6th, 2024 19:54 Join Date: May 2011 Location: My Own Little World	Fuel Filter Drain Plug Rubber Washer Decided to change my fuel filter today and as others have found / commented the housing was a b**ch to remove, and how flimsy does the plastic cover feel / look!! I did use the drain plug to drain some diesel out of the housing and found a very slight weep from the plug when everything re-assembled. Removed the drain plug again and found that the rubber washer has an inner and outer washer, is this right? Or should it be 1 piece? The inner washer is also split Anyway, I managed to get both pieces back together and in place and the weep appears to have stopped now. Obviously will keep checking over the next few days or so. Imagine my surprise when my local volvo dealer informed me that they only sell the full fuel filter housing, at a price of £105+vat!!! All I need is a rubber washer!!! Has anyone managed to source just a replacement washer? Or know what size / dimensions it is? Mike

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)