Fuel filter saga. - Page 2

Dancake · Sep 23rd, 2020, 23:46

The original filter is a Purflux C516 for reference.

Bashy · Sep 24th, 2020, 02:20

I too had issues taking off and putting back on, 1st i didn't have a tool, so that I bought, cheap type but it said it was for the filter, suffice to say it didn't work so I ended up buying the proper tool that uses the ratchet, it does seem odd the way you use the tool with a ratchet but it deffo works, my issue was that it was very tight to take off and very, very tight to put back on, I don't believe I lube up though, it was too late by the time I read about the lubing. I did however triple check it wasn't leaking and told myself that a garage can do the fuel filter next time, what makes it harder is the awkward position you're in laying down, a ramp would be far easier...

The garage would be used because I doubt I would be able to take it off again without breaking it lol

ukvolvo · Sep 24th, 2020, 10:03

I will check the brand and see if I still have the box, both old and new o rings were too big though. When the filter came off screeching all the way i knew it was not right as that's simply not how a o ring seal works. Thread's should be free once the seal is broken.

I hope this helps people out. My thread's had began to break away at the end due to the force exerted on them when tightening. I bet there is god knows how many out there forced on by garage's

Mick

Sep 23rd, 2020, 23:46	#11
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 01:43 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	The original filter is a Purflux C516 for reference. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Sep 24th, 2020, 02:20	#12
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	I too had issues taking off and putting back on, 1st i didn't have a tool, so that I bought, cheap type but it said it was for the filter, suffice to say it didn't work so I ended up buying the proper tool that uses the ratchet, it does seem odd the way you use the tool with a ratchet but it deffo works, my issue was that it was very tight to take off and very, very tight to put back on, I don't believe I lube up though, it was too late by the time I read about the lubing. I did however triple check it wasn't leaking and told myself that a garage can do the fuel filter next time, what makes it harder is the awkward position you're in laying down, a ramp would be far easier... The garage would be used because I doubt I would be able to take it off again without breaking it lol __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

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Sep 24th, 2020, 10:03	#13
ukvolvo Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2024 07:14 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: North	I will check the brand and see if I still have the box, both old and new o rings were too big though. When the filter came off screeching all the way i knew it was not right as that's simply not how a o ring seal works. Thread's should be free once the seal is broken. I hope this helps people out. My thread's had began to break away at the end due to the force exerted on them when tightening. I bet there is god knows how many out there forced on by garage's Mick

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