Difference between revisions of "Fuel Filter"

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Background

A fairy common filter which is also in use on the same era Lotus Esprit. A point of note is the filter should be fitted with a seal which is not identified in the Elan manual, but is in the Esprit.

Filter Location

The filter is located in a compartment below the hood stowage area. It is situated towards the left hand side of the bay.

The filter can be found behind the metalic panel.

How to

WARNING - Explosive hazard Isolate the battery before any work to the fuel system. Remember to depressurize the fuel system.

Lift out the carpet inside your hood stowage cover.

Take the battery inspection cover and wedge it lengthways between the rear edge of the roof and the front edge of the stowage cover.

That will give you plenty of room to work (and is a really handy tip if you've ever got any other work to do in that area).

Undo all the screws and remove the plastic tray. ( The Screws sometimes called Scivets appear to be made from plastic, but they are infact made of chocolate. If the srews round off, a wood chisel is the perfect tool for removing the heads).

Then, from the driver's side, you'll be able to see the inspection hatch. It's an aluminium plate that's mounted vertically on the RHS of the fuel tank. Remove the 4 screws and voila, there's your fuel filter.

Start the engine and then pull the inertia switch.

The engine should stall and depressurize the fuel lines.

Remove the battery.

Remove the fuel filter

The filter will still contain a small amount of fuel and will run over yous hands upon disconection. (It's a bit stiff).

Replace the fuel filter inclusive of a new seal!!!( Not mentioned in the Elan manual)

Replace the battery

Reset the isolator

Turn ignition key as to prime the fuel lines, but do not start the engine.

Check the new filter for leaks

Start the engine, check for leaks

Put the bay back together.

Spares