X250 diesel fuel filter replacing in pictures PART II (1 Viewer)

[Techno]

Diesel fuel filter replacement on X250

The housing postioned in the essential tool mounted gently in a vice

The securing ring removed anticlockwise with half inch drive ratchet.

Housing cap now lifted off

Filter rotate and pull to remove

New filter insert and rotate anticlockwise

Seal shown hanging

Position seal

Replace top cap with respect to correct position of inlet outlet, taking a photo or marking postion before dismantling is a good idea
refit securing ring and assembly tool and tighten to 30nm

Tool document
http://www.partinfo.co.uk/files/ADK85502.pdf

Can be sourced for sub £18 delivered

It is inconceivable that the housing can be damaged and leak if this tool is used.

 

[mick noe]

Thanks for a very informative post. I always do my own service but have not tackled the 2.3 250 yet.I see that the whole unit has to be removed from van (new one on me ) is that easy? To dark outside to look tonight but will investigate tomorrow

 

[Techno]

Yes Mick that will be part I soon.....

BTW the premium filter from Eurocarparts is the same element used by Fiat :thumb:

Current best price tool supplier
Broken Link Removed

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[DP+JAY]

Would love to know where you got it at that price?

 

[Techno]

Look up

 

[Techno]

BTW if you like my posts please use the THANKS tab, it gives the topic gold stars I believe

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[jhorsf]

At the top of the post is a rate thread box click it and you have a choice of stars

 

[DuxDeluxe]

After Fiat alleged Professional service left me twice with leaking filters (both times it was ok and then leaked like a sieve when the engine was hot and was restarted after a few minutes) I got the filter housing tool off eBay for about £17 and used correctly not had a problem since.

The first time, RAC advised that the wrong O ring had been used. The whole unit has to come off - easy to disconnect - by un bolting it.:thumb:

Thanks for putting the pictures up

 

[Techno]

At the top of the post is a rate thread box click it and you have a choice of stars

oh: I didn't know that :thumb:

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[beachcaster]

Well done.............As someone who has suffered from a cracked /failed filter
I know what a swine this can be if it fails.

I asked my local fiat specialist if they had a proper tool and the guy said we are experienced we don't need one.

I have told him .......never to touch it ...as I had a new one put on after the old one split.

So how often should this filter be changed ?

barry

 

[Techno]

The copy of a Fiat 250 service schedule that I have indicates 25/28k depending on which engine and marked as EVERY SERVICE however most motorhomes take three or four years to do that mileage.
I am only doing mine now because despite having receipts for work done from the previous owner I cant be sure the garages ever did change it especialliy as it hasn't leaked

 

[Techno]

I wish I could edit my posts instead of adding stuff later oh: it's so out of sync for reference.
I would have said that the normal price you will be charged for a filter element is £40 to £50 including VAT plus labour
So buying your own filter for region £22 and the tool region £18 and your own labour FREE is a no brainer.
Now obviously this is not for everyone, each to their own and their wallet.
A good reputable mechanic is worth his weight in gold! if you've got one and happy that's great :thumb:

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Future son in law does mine :thumb:

 

[Techno]

Future son in law does mine :thumb:

Don't be frightened to tell him to shape up or else !

 

[gloworm]

Emergency fix

Having experienced a leaking fuel filter while in Germany, I was lucky i had just arrived on a camp site and was able to source and fit a new filter.
So i now carry a short piece of rubber tube and two jubilee clips and in an emergency i can by pass the filter to keep going to garage



Eric:thumb:

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Techno]

I have a complete filter and housing spare :Cool:

 

[gloworm]

I carry a spare filter, but i,m not rich enough to have a spare housing.


Eric

 

[Techno]

I carry a spare filter, but i,m not rich enough to have a spare housing.


Eric

They don't have to be Fiat prices

Broken Link Removed

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Techno]

PART I coming later this evening :thumb:

 

[Geo]

PART I coming later this evening :thumb:

Try and get your editing right first time, there may even be a tool for that to
Nothing worse than having to do a job twice, ask any Mechanic who's done a fiat Fuel Filter

 

[Techno]

Perhaps you'd like to do it :thumb:

Link to Broken Link Removed

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[bubble63]

Hi Andy

Had the filter seal dump £50 of diesel up the A14 before the wife noticed and pulled over

AA man refused to touch the job and then had us wait 6 and 1/2 hours to tow us away.

Recovery man dragged the tow bar down the tarmac while loading/unloading .

I had the parts/correct tooling at home to service the unit, it took me 5 mins to remove it and 5 mins to put it back, why ho why didn't the AA have a go, is beyond me.

Any way, complaint lodged with the AA and van running OK

So.... a million thanks for this brilliant article

And a question, I intend to carry a spare now, some have black tops and some have green tops some are on ebay for £89, some say original part and are £160 what the difference?

Regds neill
cambridge
[the chap who bought the inverter from you at peterbrough]

 

[Techno]

The ebay £89 one is a geniune part. The image is generic NOT of the actual item
It will have a green top.
Broken Link Removed

 

[Techno]

Thus. The price difference is down to how greedy the sellers are.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[bubble63]

god you're quick

thanks a million........ you're down for a free pint at lincoln

neill

 

[bubble63]

bought the last one

 

[Techno]

Some one else saw the post then as he had 2

EDIT he relisted with 5 more
Broken Link Removed

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[ukbill]

mine failed again after having it resealed and with the proper tools so my garaged phone a friend at fiat who told him its a problem with the filters once you undo the bloody thing some will not reseal properly so after a while they leak again solution was a complete new housing better safe than sorry

 

[Techno]

Mine has done nearly 2k since servicing it in February without issue. The one in my guide was a brand new unit so I could photograph it without getting dirty hands.

 

[ukbill]

maybe ya lucky and im unlucky but after 2 failures i wasnt gonna take the risk

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}