Fuel filter size help!!
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I am currently trying to change the fuel filter on my mk1 gti 1.6
The one I bought pictured on the left doesn't fit and it's meant to be for a mk1 gti.
The filter on the right is the one which came from the car. Part number seems non existent !!
Could anybody help with what the filter on the right is?
It looks like the inward fuel line has been changed to a braided line and the new filter is too small to thread.
Any help appreciated.
Den
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Have you a picture of your fuel lines in the engine bay?
You can see the adaptor here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-924-911-Maserati-228-425-430i-Spyder-Fuel-filter-MANN-FILTER-WK-618-1-/151964755323?hash=item2361ce257b:m:m0cQ4D57u9EsuqoBz6HWT-w
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
Find the adaptor and you should be fine just make sure you fit it the right way around as I can't see an arrow indicating the flow on your new filter?
The one in the link I posted above shows the arrow and the direction the fuel should flow through it.
FYI - fuel comes in at the back of the engine bay/ filter and flows towards the front of the car.
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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I don't seem to have an adaptor . Any ideas where I could get one ?
I'll have to get a picture and send it on.
The inward thread seems too large for the filter. The outward fits perfectly
Den
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Local Hero
There is someone selling a metering head with a picture of the filter and adaptor fitted which they may not need as an old fuel filter in no use to anyone.
http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=classifieds%2Fengine-and-running-gear_2%2Fmetering-head_2
I may have an old one in my tool box but I will need to check the condition as I used to use them to undo my gearbox fill and drain plugs as they are the right size for such a job.
You can have it for the cost of postage if I can find one.
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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Thanks Mark
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I have some fuel filters, I'm sure they have the adaptor on them,they have washers as well, I will have a look at taking one off and posting a picture up, what's your engine code?
Cheers Daz
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If you do buy another filter make sure it comes with one as most of the "branded" ones do.
I think Andy BBT is thinking of something else as £40.81 is alot for a little bit of metal with a hole in it and as most fuel filter at £10 have one fitted?
Mann WK618 is the one that fits.
Other option but not 100% sure on this but I think I read it somewhere…. is fit the later bigger fuel filter but you will need a bigger jubilee clip to hold it in place.
Hengst H84WK03 Fuel Filter - OE Ref: 893133511 | AVS Car Parts
Bigger later filter.
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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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