Fuel Filter housing

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Adam Sadler

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Good Morning, My dad has a 2005 1.4 tdi A2 and the garage called saying they have cracked the fuel filter housing when they have tightened it up. Having rang a load of breakers and also Audi and TPS it appears that these are as rare as hens teeth. Would anyone know of where I could get one from or who might be worth speaking to about it as the car is currently stuck on the ramps at the garage

Many thanks

Adam
 
Nothing here sorry.

We may all have to look into fitting a metal canister filter instead although I would imagine the push fittings are going to be the stumbling block.
 
I have a good fuel filter housing minus it's screw on 'cap' if it is indeed that that's damaged
 
Sorry to hear of your Dad's A2 woes. Show the garage this thread and if they overtightened it then get them to pay for a replacement!

Fuel filter change !

Hello there . I am going to give the A2 a full service shortly , the fuel filter was changed in 2010 however the car has only done 12000 since then ! .With the low milage since the last change of fuel filter ! can i leave it for another service as from what i have read it can be a tricky job ?.
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I hope you are not going to get a double dose of bad luck, but another common problem after changing the fuel filter is that the car wont start. This is because there is air in the fuel line. My Indy garage that should have known better did not clamp the fuel line and then flatten the battery trying to restart my A2. It had to be kept overnight while the battery was fully charged. I've even heard of start motors being burnt out trying to restart. I think the only solution is to get a pump in the engine bay and suck the fuel through.
 
Hi everyone, I just made the same mistake myself of over tightening the drain screw and broke it. :(Any idea where can I find a replacement housing within tomorrow? As it is my daily and I need to travel 60 miles to work, much appreciated
 
Just need to remind the garage the 2 seals on the broken screw need to be fitted to the replacement screw.
 
audifan said:
Just need to remind the garage the 2 seals on the broken screw need to be fitted to the replacement screw.
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Graham,
Already informed ivantang to install the two o rings
I always do as monkey mechanics these days need it written down in words of one syllable or they get it wrong
This did happen once and mechanic swore blind it was a faulty screw, I knew it wasn’t and the guy drove 120 miles to me, I removed the screw and no o rings fitted. Found a set in my spares box took photos for the ‘mechanic’ to verify what the problem was. O rings fitted and not drips
Customers mechanic accused me of removing the o rings before the drain screw was photographed
Bottom line customer found a more trust worthy mechanic

Paul


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By the way, any suggestion on clamping the fuel hose while changing the fuel filter? I have tried to clamp those hoses, but fail to stop diesel coming out, and lost more than 1L of diesel before the screw broke off. Left me clothes full of diesel smell, and a bucket of diesel.
 
IvanTang said:
By the way, any suggestion on clamping the fuel hose while changing the fuel filter? I have tried to clamp those hoses, but fail to stop diesel coming out, and lost more than 1L of diesel before the screw broke off. Left me clothes full of diesel smell, and a bucket of diesel.
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Do it with the tank nearly empty jack the passenger side up as high as you can
Very little will run out, less than a coffee cup
I use an old washing up bowl to catch it
Handy in an oil can for free up stuck nuts bolts etc

Paul


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Still building up the courage to change mine Paul! I’ve got your drain screw at the ready as well as a spare housing (just in case) and a new OE filter.

It’ll be well due by the time the warmer weather comes after 3 years and 30k+ miles.
 
I would personally say the metal canister is worse to change as you need to remove all the fuel lines and the thermal valve can be easily damaged. The paper element type has a very fragile drain screw and sometimes the cover is very tight.
 
audifan said:
I would personally say the metal canister is worse to change as you need to remove all the fuel lines and the thermal valve can be easily damaged. The paper element type has a very fragile drain screw and sometimes the cover is very tight.
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I'm thinking it's like the fuel filter on my B7 A4. But at least that is high up under the bonnet, and not bad to change.
 
Finally all sorted! It should be an easy job if you got @depronman drain plug on hand. Can’t thank you @depronman enough for posting it as quick as he can, and explaining how can I retrieve the broken half from the filter housing. For anyone trying attempt, it is not a difficult job at all, as long as your tank is nearly empty, unlike me. And get yourself a aluminium drain plug replacement ready. It can be done in 30mins for a beginner DIY-er.

Cheers everyone
 

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