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FAQ / REFERENCE => How-To's => Topic started by: Zoso on March 10, 2006, 10:00:58 AM

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: Zoso on March 10, 2006, 10:00:58 AM

http://zoso.no-ip.org/318i-fuelfilter.html

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: Deutschbag on September 17, 2006, 10:39:33 PM

Just used your DIY to replace my fuel filter, my god my filter must've been clogged because the car runs so smoothly now! Thanks :)

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: Zoso on September 18, 2006, 10:45:36 AM

Glad it helped smooth out the engine!  Was the filter all sludged up?

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: gimpy9195 on December 15, 2006, 06:14:32 PM

+1 nice right up. i feel it. oem fuel filter at 125k ftw!!!

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: jajou318 on December 19, 2006, 06:08:54 PM

for the record zoso, i love your diy's

it helped me get through my suspension

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: Zoso on December 20, 2006, 10:33:36 AM

Glad you like them!  Unfortunately I forgot my good digital camera at work the weekend I did the shocks and springs.  I was pissed that I had to use my old 640x480 max resolution camera :(

I haven't done any writeups lately because the car has been running pretty well.

I think I'll have the grand-daddy of writeups in the springtime when I take apart a section of the engine to replace the timing chain/sprockets/guide rails and I'll also drop the oil pan and check the upper pan bolts.

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: Froos on February 08, 2007, 09:10:00 AM

Is there some sort of cover over filter usually? Ive been installing new subframe last 2 weekends but never saw anything that looks like the filter in that aera.

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: Zoso on February 09, 2007, 06:28:19 PM

Quote from: Froos;19078

Is there some sort of cover over filter usually? Ive been installing new subframe last 2 weekends but never saw anything that looks like the filter in that aera.

In Europe, they're located in the engine compartment.

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: Froos on February 10, 2007, 03:37:34 AM

Ahh many thx for that! Your DIY are indeed very good!

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: Zoso on February 18, 2007, 11:23:10 PM

Quote from: Froos;19222

Ahh many thx for that! Your DIY are indeed very good!

Thanks!
I'm glad people find them useful!  :)

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: Matt-B on June 07, 2008, 08:11:29 PM

link dosnt work for me?

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: BMWManiac on June 24, 2008, 08:36:22 PM

Changing the fuel filter is easier than replacing the spark plugs.....loosen four clamps, replace filter, retighten clamps....right in front of driver side rear wheel!

Title: DIY Fuel Filter Replacement
Post by: ///m42 sport on November 13, 2009, 11:55:00 PM

hey anyone have tips for replacing the hoses while in there?