tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post937825496266598494..comments2024-03-06T02:33:44.656-08:00Comments on Audi area: Audi A4 (B5). Fuel Filter ReplacementseoQhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12067965471171142528noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-64566557751591300742019-12-17T11:50:03.500-08:002019-12-17T11:50:03.500-08:00What a pain in the ass this was! It took me 4 week...What a pain in the ass this was! It took me 4 weeks to change it out. I was given the wrong filter from Napa, then I couldn't loosen the straps, the fuel line cracked so I had to finger out a way to connect a 6 inch fuel line to the old line, then the copper washers kept leaking... I'm bolting the tank back but am having more issues with that! Audi can kiss my ass! I want to lite it on fire!!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15433903047650900934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-73047983047884270262018-08-31T18:30:01.959-07:002018-08-31T18:30:01.959-07:00Thanks alot for this information, it's great! ...Thanks alot for this information, it's great! I had just started taking fuel tank straps off and the tank is still not removable. I have it jacked up on jack stands on floor and that's really hard to work under there. Now I know the trick you showed, it's gonna be a life saver! Thanks buddy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05619618967601083511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-51647366893003191612017-11-01T12:40:32.215-07:002017-11-01T12:40:32.215-07:00what size are the sealing washers that go on eithe...what size are the sealing washers that go on either side of the fuel filter?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091031066979211772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-74804662446528255342017-09-24T21:55:21.109-07:002017-09-24T21:55:21.109-07:00The clamp bolt was completely seized and rusted on...The clamp bolt was completely seized and rusted on my car.<br />Instead I decided to bend the lower lip of the bracket with some big pliers.<br />Then grab the filter with wide jaw pliers and yank it down gently. <br />I still had to loosen the fuel tank straps so that I had enough room to get a good grip on the filter.<br />After installing the new filter i was able to bend the lip nearly back into position so that it would still support the filter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666884310297867570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-72886565833140591082017-09-06T15:32:48.663-07:002017-09-06T15:32:48.663-07:00If you lube filter housing use a ratchet to wiggle...If you lube filter housing use a ratchet to wiggle back and forth the filter will slide down without removing bolt install just as easyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306062585101469308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-85606966227230254432016-06-08T16:29:59.215-07:002016-06-08T16:29:59.215-07:00The triple square bolt turned no problem using 6mm...The triple square bolt turned no problem using 6mm allen wrench. Probably because it was just turning the nut on the other side. So bent the crescent shaped rib of plastic out of the way and grabbed the filter with a slip joint wrench and twisted it out. Problem then became the upper fuel like has to come down through the same strap, and all my twisting kinked the plastic fuel line. Now I'm shopping for the repair kit for the fuel line, or for the par from the dealer. But when I saw how clogged the old filter was, and the dirt that came out, this project is worth it, car got to 152k miles on orig filter (barely).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-1255594404641837542016-01-09T13:03:15.324-08:002016-01-09T13:03:15.324-08:00Good job! I have some post about fuel filter sympt...Good job! I have some post about <a href="http://youramazingcar.com/?p=35" rel="nofollow">fuel filter symptoms</a>.byxarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049268130820332175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-81819850660280229192013-03-26T22:04:34.656-07:002013-03-26T22:04:34.656-07:00OK, I just completed this tonight as well and I re...OK, I just completed this tonight as well and I really appreciate the write-up. Two things: Step 4: Forget it. I had to get out the sawzall and saw that bolt off of there too. I initially replaced it with a zip-tie, but after having to take the filter down a second time, I busted the plastic strap, so, I'll be fashioning some sort of a keeper to restrain the filter. Also: My original filter had a simple metal washer at the banjo bolt, one of the attachments to the after market filter was secure, the second one sprayed gas like a sprinkler under pressure. I bought nylon washers to install as shown in the write-up and stopped the leak. Good luck with this. It made all of the difference and my A4 has it's "zip" back! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-46429373422269314702013-03-26T22:03:40.717-07:002013-03-26T22:03:40.717-07:00OK, I just completed this tonight as well and I re...OK, I just completed this tonight as well and I really appreciate the write-up. Two things: Step 4: Forget it. I had to get out the sawzall and saw that bolt off of there too. I initially replaced it with a zip-tie, but after having to take the filter down a second time, I busted the plastic strap, so, I'll be fashioning some sort of a keeper to restrain the filter. Also: My original filter had a simple metal washer at the banjo bolt, one of the attachments to the after market filter was secure, the second one sprayed gas like a sprinkler under pressure. I bought nylon washers to install as shown in the write-up and stopped the leak. Good luck with this. It made all of the difference and my A4 has it's "zip" back! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-75945254379688828332012-08-22T15:46:18.000-07:002012-08-22T15:46:18.000-07:00Oh yeah; thanks for the write up, great work!!! :)...Oh yeah; thanks for the write up, great work!!! :)bigfixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00178967661319720897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-5742798542380218302012-08-22T15:44:13.288-07:002012-08-22T15:44:13.288-07:00I used a 6mm 90 degree allen but ended up tearing ...I used a 6mm 90 degree allen but ended up tearing the nut on the opposite side loose from its stationary housing. I had to use a hacksaw to remove the bolt for the plastic holding bracket (I live in Wisconsin so it was very rusty especially with 150,000 on my 99 a4; I'm going to use a heavy duty zip tie in place of the bolt).<br /><br />The 19mm bango was a rusted hassle too, I had to use a bench grinder to slim down a 22mm wrench to fit on the collar of the filter to give me leverage. I ended up having to hold the collar with the 22mm and use an impact wrench set on the lowest setting to knock the 19mm collar bolt loose, used a bunch of PB Blaster with plenty of tapping.bigfixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00178967661319720897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-51289878830104892652012-07-20T02:45:32.766-07:002012-07-20T02:45:32.766-07:00Great work! I am hoping the same best work from yo...Great work! I am hoping the same best work from you in the future as well. In fact your creative writing abilities have inspired me to start my own Blog now.<br /><a href="http://www.ozplacement.com.au" rel="nofollow">Gas Placement</a>ozplacementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13983897949917937110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8067235444653996141.post-65283784714391059562012-04-16T07:41:57.671-07:002012-04-16T07:41:57.671-07:00Wow great write up. Worked for my 2000 Audi S4. I...Wow great write up. Worked for my 2000 Audi S4. In a pinch I used a T40 3/8 drive instead of the 8mm 12 point with the 8mm ratchet wrench.<br /><br />Thanks!Joe00111https://www.blogger.com/profile/05557790908835428832noreply@blogger.com