Replacing the fuel filter

[Supervinnie40]

Hi guys,

I'm torn between a few replies I got on a FB group and another 75 forum.
I'm gonna do a service to the car before coming to the UK, and somebody said I should replace the fuel filter on my 1.8 non-turbo.

I asked around for tips on how to do this, and actually read T-cuts post on the MG forum.
Several people told me not to worry about it, but many others said it's a good idea to do it...
So I have no clue what to do now, kinda confused because I get different advice.

My car is a R75 1.8 non-turbo from July 2000, it has done about 75000 km.

[sworks]

There was no real change point but I generally change the filter when I fit the Orange clip. It's surprising how black the filters get. Most don't change at all so personal choice really. It's actually more important to fit the Orange clip :)

[Supervinnie40]

There was no real change point but I generally change the filter when I fit the Orange clip. It's surprising how black the filters get. Most don't change at all so personal choice really. It's actually more important to fit the Orange clip :)

I've been told my car doesn't need/have the orange clip?

[chris75]

Correct . The orange clip only fits to late 2001 onwards :}

[sworks]

A 2000 reg car won't have, I was being more generic to the cars that need the clip. Thinking about it a bit more you may not even have the filter in there as I'm certain it's a different housing until about 2002? Maybe worth a look on Rimmers site

[Supervinnie40]

Maybe worth a look on Rimmers site

Can't find anything... :(
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ItemList--Rover-75-Fuel-Emissions--m-3051

[sworks]

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001965

[Supervinnie40]

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001965

Thanks!
Seems they where used from 2002 onwards. So my car doesn't even have a fuel filter....

[T-Cut]

All models have a fuel filter. The early models have a filter that can be replaced if you really must, but it's not something that most owners would do. The filter module is different from the later version and doesn't simply unscrew. You have to perform a Vulcan finger grip on three or four tangs symultaneously to realease the sections. Not recommended. In fact all petrol filters are designed to last 'for life'. The filter medium can cope with normal debris in fuel quite satisfactorily for 'ever'. There's no replacement schedule and no inspections required. Obviously, if there was a gross contamination event, the filter should be changed, but otherwise it can be forgotten about. The visual appearance can't be used as a guide. They go black pretty quickly. I had a look at mine after the car was around 30 months old (it had FFS) and the filter was jet black*. The new ones are bright yellow. I had to buy the filter kit to get a new seal for the case. The cost at the time was over £50 so not something I'd do unless it was necessary.

*
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/waveguide/PetrolFilterJob016.jpg

TC

[Supervinnie40]

In that case I'll just leave it.

I'm just saving up money for 4 new injectors, and then only a full transmission flush is needed to finish the big service.

thanks for clearing this up T-Cut.