Started doing my service today and changed 4 out the 6 plugs- but run out of time to do the last bastad two at the back with all the stripping down + the barbie needed lighting and my :duffer: Stellas were ready :dance:

 

So, when I take off the old fuel filter- is there anything to look out for? Just wondering if I need to fill new filter with fuel etc- wondering if to avoid air in the system??

 

Oil change next- I take it thats a piece of pi$$??

 

Sorry for all the dum questions, but its my 1st time under the hood of the zed so bear with me :)

The air in the new fuel filter wont effect the engine. Just watch out, as when you take the old filter off you may get a lot of petrol pouring out of the lines.

 

Best to depressurise the lines by disconnecting the fuel pump fuse and letting the engine run until it does.

aha- we dont want Optimax all over me hot manilfolds eh! :cry:

 

I take it its easy to find that fuel pump fuse, but if you can give me a fast forward pointer to which one it is, I'd be grateful. Will probably do it on the Sun after Japfest.

 

I was also diagnosed with faulty EGR valve and have a new one to fit. Not sure if I need it as have changed most of the plugs and re-seated all the coil packs and she runs sweet now. But, I've paid for it so may as well fit it- easy job?? Had a quick look and couldnt see where she goes. Is this a bit of a strip down job?? Answers on a postcard and a :duffer: when I see ya.

Cheers

AL

Think that the easiest is to remove the fuel pump relay. You will find the fuel pump relay inside the car. In the drivers footwell on the side in front of the door. It is located a bit behind the rest of the fuses (that you will reach by taking the normal cover off). You will need to remove the "whole plastic panel" around the area to get to the fuel pump relay. It is easy, and will only take a minute or two to remove the panel.

 

You can also check the folowing link, as it is a step-by-step for doing the fuel filter:

 

http://www.ttzd.com/tech/fuelfiltertech.html

 

The relay is in the same place for RHD and LHD (at least in mine) and I also recall that it was "bright green".

 

You will also find an "EGR guide" under:

 

http://www.ttzd.com/tech/engine/egr.html

Thats absolutely sweet Hans- will bung me fuel filter on as looks nice and easy- may run it up to Brad in Wantage for the EGR + have to get new prop mounting fitted and that dont look easy- ahh bolaxcks he can change the oil too so me hands dont get too dirty- now lets just plant my money tree ;)