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Jul 16th, 2018, 17:04 | #1 |
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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 |
Jul 17th, 2018, 07:34 | #2 |
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There is an inner and outer washer which are included if you buy a new quality brand filter. Your dealer have no clue what they are talking about if they are trying to fleece you for a new housing.
Remember not to overtighen the housing when you put it back on - the washer will expand and hand tightening is sufficient and then you dont risk breaking the housing next time you need to remove it. |
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I bought a genuine Volvo filter and there was no drain plug washer included
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There never is. Only two rubber seals come with a new filter. The small one goes on the neck of the filter itself and the large one on the plastic filter housing itself to form a seal. The drain plug seals will never be provided with a filter but should be easy to obtain as a generic part rather than a Volvo item.
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Jul 19th, 2018, 19:19 | #6 |
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I asked at FRF last year if the rubber drain plug washer was available to buy separately, and can confirm that its not.
I too would be very interested if anyone locates a suitable replacement, mines been on since the car was new in 2004. |
Jul 19th, 2018, 19:31 | #7 |
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I ended up buying this assorted pack of rubber washers
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p23104 The pack contained one that was a gnats knacker away from the original one fitted to my filter housing. All seems good so far! |
Jul 19th, 2018, 19:40 | #8 |
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I bought a complete kit of them last year from Aldi or Lidl for under a fiver. I have no doubt whatsoever that something suitable would be in there.
Ebay will also sell assorted packs cheaply.
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The drain **** is 30742913 presumably it comes with seals ...
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Jul 21st, 2018, 08:43 | #10 |
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Thanks Clan, I always thought FRF were on the ball with regard to parts, but obviously not.
This forums knowledge always impresses me. |
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