Fuel Filter

bmwgirl25 · Messages: 247 Registration: 07.01.2003

Not want to sound dim here, but where is the fuel filter on a 2000 V40? Cheers Its on a 1.8 Petrol ehgine

Sloloco · Messages: 192 Registration: 04.10.2003

Its under a panel right in front of the l/h rear wheel.

BumblBeeRacer · Messages: 737 Registration: 04.26.2003

...and a total cinch to replace-it unclips by wedging a screwdriver in where it joins the pipes making sure you've depressurised the fuel system first,easiest way to do that is take the fuse for the fuel pump out and run the engine 'til it cuts out.Have something ready to catch spilt fuel.:lightbulb:

BlkDinanM3 · Messages: 193 Registration: 10.03.2003

Agree that it's easy to do. I put off doing this for a couple of years as I expected it to be a pig of a job. In the end it took about 25 minutes. Really easy. Just take out that fuel pump fuse and run the engine till it cuts out.

e34biturbo · Messages: 2,853 Registration: 07.08.2002

Don't forget that you need to lubricate the ends of the new fuel filter with mineral oil(lawn mower oil is ideal) to lubricate the seals in the quick couplings. Only use mineral oil as the other oils wont lubricate it and they will dry out and crack.

mmm635 · Messages: 903 Registration: 10.04.2003

pig of a job

Specter325 · Messages: 77 Registration: 05.31.2001

Hi, I too had avoided the changing the Fuel filter as I also thought was gonna be a pig of a job. New fuel filter has sat in garage for 2 months. Thanks for the postings explaining how easy it is to do, and especially the vitally useful tip on taking out the fuse.

itsrotary · Messages: 293 Registration: 04.18.2002

Thank you everyone, that will be next job when i can figure out where the knocking noise when turning is coming from.

Jim//M3 · Messages: 66 Registration: 02.27.2001

I've had a look at fitting a new filter & tried going by the method stated in the Haynes manual, which says to use a 'forked tool' to prise the filter connectors off. This DID NOT WORK in the slightest & I stopped after half an hour in case I ended up forcing things and causing more damage. You mentioned a screwdriver; am I missing something with these clips?!

PBalla · Messages: 685 Registration: 02.07.2003

I used a pair of long nose pliers to push the collar back into the connector. That way the pressure is on two sides at a time rather than one with a screwdriver. It takes a bit of pressure as you are moving the O-rings on the pipe and they will be pretty dry if it hasnt been touched for a while.