Changing fuel filter in st185

[GT4-Addict]

Hi all.
My ST185 is starting to stutter a bit every now and then when it is under heavy load, it feels like it is running out of fuel, and i suspect the filter is blocked (By the looks of things i dont think its ever been done) so ive got a new one and im going to replace it tomorrow.

Are there any gremlins/common problems i should look out for when i do this? and is it sweet to just take out the old one and chuck a new one in, i dont have to bleed lines or anything do i?

Cheers!

[MR2BOY23]

Just unplug the battery or pull the efi fuse and let the car run until it dies before you change it

[iOnic]

Car won't start with battery disconnected or EFI fuse removed . Disconnect the EFI fuse or fuel pump relay and crank the engine over for a few secs and that'll get rid of residual pressure in the lines.

It's all pretty straightforward. If it hasn't been done in a while, be careful as the banjo union can strip/crossthread quite easily. No bleeding needed - the fuel pump will prime and pressurise the lines when you go to start it. Turn the key from OFF to ON a few times without starting the car and check for leaks then go for gold.

[GT4-Addict]

Ive had a crack at it, but i dont stand a chance of being able to do it, i cant see any way of getting to the 14mm bolt that secures the fuel line at the bottom of the filter besides putting it up on a hoist. Has anyone had any experience with the fuel filter on a st185 gt4 with the 3sgte?

I was thinking i could wait till tomorrow when i can get acess to a pit but even then im not sure if im going to be able to get to it. Damn 3sgte engines!

[Malcolm]

it has been an exceptionally long time since I did this, but I remember it being hell on earth. I think I used a shortish ring spanner to undo the fitting on the bottom.

I would hazard a guess that your misfire is almost certainly due to HT leads or distributor cap/rotor. These things are notoriously problematic on the 3sgtes - especially if they're still the original items.

[iOnic]

It's a lot easier from underneath but it IS possible from the top. Helps if you have a short ratchet spanner but otherwise a ring spanner and a lot of swearing and skinned knuckles will do it.

+1 on cap/rotor and leads - well worth doing if they're starting to get on in age and not that much $$$ either really.

[GT4-Addict]

Where abouts is the best place to get the distributor cap and HT leads? and how much am i looking at to do that? might do that aswell i think

[sergei]

Where abouts is the best place to get the distributor cap and HT leads? and how much am i looking at to do that? might do that aswell i think

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