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400-ascona · Dec 1st, 2010, 22:24

When I did my petrol filter, I didn't stop the flow, I just did it quickly!

bluey_xc90 · Dec 1st, 2010, 22:35

In order to stop the flow it is recommended to have a low tank of diesel - about a quarter tank. Or get a hose clamp that is used for fuel and brake lines and pinch it off going into the filter assembly. That is what i did or else fuel will run out the whole time. On my 04 model it was a paper filter that went into the plastic insert. Unscrewing it isn't easy and ended up using an oil filter chain wrench which did mark the outside of the housing.

outnumbered · Dec 1st, 2010, 22:36

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Originally Posted by volvo_bloke

it is a plastic housing with about 8 slots, i assume for grip that looks like it could take a belt wrench. How does one stop the flow whilst changing it?

it will not flow,the housing with the filter will be just full of diesel.just watch you do not spill it.just done mine today
mike

D5Gill · Dec 1st, 2010, 23:13

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-...1244572&sr=8-1

One of these will do the trick to release the housing - no damage

Dec 1st, 2010, 22:24	#11
400-ascona Premier Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 10:05 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Derby	When I did my petrol filter, I didn't stop the flow, I just did it quickly! __________________ 1997 V70R AWD, Saffron, Manual; Lotus Carlton; Ascona 400; Mini Cooper S Works; 4.2 Supercharged Range Rover; Land Rover Discovery 4; Suzuki GSF1200N; BMW R80/7; Velocette Venom; Daimler V8 250.

Dec 1st, 2010, 23:13	#14
D5Gill Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2020 20:22 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London	https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-...1244572&sr=8-1 One of these will do the trick to release the housing - no damage __________________ 2005 XC90 D5 Executive Geartronic 163bhp

Dec 1st, 2010, 22:35	#12
bluey_xc90 Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2024 18:04 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Essex	In order to stop the flow it is recommended to have a low tank of diesel - about a quarter tank. Or get a hose clamp that is used for fuel and brake lines and pinch it off going into the filter assembly. That is what i did or else fuel will run out the whole time. On my 04 model it was a paper filter that went into the plastic insert. Unscrewing it isn't easy and ended up using an oil filter chain wrench which did mark the outside of the housing.

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