How to replace fuel filter (GTI 1.8)
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1991 Mk1 Golf GTi Rivage 1.8cc
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Try this one and wait for the discount code to get it cheaper…
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_1.8_1985/p/car-parts/filters/engine-parts/fuel-filters/?503880019&1&8bd99083508c2a199c1c8bab93af6bcc4ed1767d&000140
Euro car parts don't list the right fuel filter under Mk1 golf cabriolet, you need to look at Mk2 golfs, the filter does not come with the washers show in the picture either reuse yours or it's best to get some new ones….
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Local Hero
Size etc here.
https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf+Cabriolet_1.8_1989/p/car-parts/engine-parts1/engine-parts/sump-pans-and-sump-plug/?333771291&1&47c8751ced189bff5450784e05f1acd1b6276fd2&000567
The other end is slighly smaller, I usually take 1 to a motor factors and get a couple over the counter. Sometimes the MANN filter does come with 1 of the smaller washers but not always, I guess it's just if it's not fell out of the box…. I’ll see if I can find 1 and get some measurements…
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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1991 Mk1 Golf GTi Rivage 1.8cc
113k on the clock
Owned for 16 years
113k on the clock
Owned for 16 years
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1991 Mk1 Golf GTi Rivage 1.8cc
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Owned for 16 years
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IIRC the new larger one is the correct type. I would only be concerned with moving the hoses so be careful and do it when they are warm and bend easier.
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113k on the clock
Owned for 16 years
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Owned for 16 years
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You can buy a smaller filter if you wish but they are more expensive and harder to find, who ever fitted the smaller filter bought the wrong one.
There is a spacer on the smaller filter so it will be the same length as the bigger one, you don't need the spacer on the new filter, screw the 2 fuel pipes straight into the filter and you will need to find a bigger jubilee clip to hold it in place.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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1991 Mk1 Golf GTi Rivage 1.8cc
113k on the clock
Owned for 16 years
113k on the clock
Owned for 16 years
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1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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113k on the clock
Owned for 16 years
113k on the clock
Owned for 16 years
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