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| Author: | Cabby John 1 [ Fri Feb 13, 2015 3:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | E7 fuel filter. |
E7 2006 old style. I have had the mother and father of problems in doing such a simple job of changing my fuel filter. The problem being "the seal". I have had it in and back out numerous times to check on its seating position, as it has leaked severely or has just been an occasional drip. I have also tapped the plastic unit screw top with a hammer, and screwdriver to pinch it tighter, with some success. Are there any universal seals/ idea that will do a better job ? |
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| Author: | Robin814 [ Sat Feb 14, 2015 2:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: E7 fuel filter. |
Did a new seal come with the fuel filter. A seal like a big O Ring? |
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| Author: | Cabby John 1 [ Sat Feb 14, 2015 1:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: E7 fuel filter. |
Robin814 wrote: Did a new seal come with the fuel filter. A seal like a big O Ring? Yes all brand new. It seems to be a design fault insomuch that the seal only does the job when it is (to my mind) over tightened. Most sealing jobs are more of a tight pinch as opposed to taking a hammer/mallet, a flat edged tool, and giving it a bang. A garage that I used to take it to (back some years ago) also had the same problem. I posted basically to see if anyone knows of a better way, or if there are any off the shelf similar (but better) seals that can be purchased without buying another new unit. |
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| Author: | gusmac [ Sat Feb 14, 2015 2:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: E7 fuel filter. |
Try a little silicone grease on the o ring. |
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| Author: | Cabby John 1 [ Sat Feb 14, 2015 3:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: E7 fuel filter. |
gusmac wrote: Try a little silicone grease on the o ring. Others have mentioned engine oil ! Imo not thick enough for purpose.....yours sounds a brighter idea. |
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| Author: | Robin814 [ Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: E7 fuel filter. |
The diesel would make a good lubricant also. I am just going through the options here, the thread might be stripped and not causing a seal? Not teaching sucking eggs etc |
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| Author: | Cabby John 1 [ Sun Feb 15, 2015 3:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: E7 fuel filter. |
Robin814 wrote: The diesel would make a good lubricant also. I am just going through the options here, the thread might be stripped and not causing a seal? Not teaching sucking eggs etc Not a problem as I am open to all thoughts. In this case the thread connects quite normally, unfortunately you have to pinch it very tight to stop it leaking. |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: E7 fuel filter. |
back in the Mk2 Cortina days we smeared grease on seals, they dont rot, rubber would but they are not rubber.... |
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