[A4] fuel filter

[Peter Kirby]

Thanks, Richard.  I took a good look at the pinch bolt -- solid rust.  I 
didn't even try using the 12-point in there: for sure it was going to 
round out.  I ended up cutting through the pinch bolt with a hacksaw 
(not alot of space) and wiggled the filter out.  I'll zip-tie 
(cable-tie) the new one to that little shelf the filter rests on.  But I 
think you're right...you could probably just rest it on the shelf.

Peter

On 12-01-07 01:03 PM, Richard wrote:
> Peter: You don't have to mess with the tank! What makes the job possible
> without moving the tank is customizing the 12 point bit to make it
> shorter. The standard bit is too long to fit into the space with the
> tank in place. Cut off the silver part that normally attaches to a
> ratchet. Don't cut too much off the shaft of the bit the first time--you
> may have too cut off a little at a time to get it to fit into the
> limited space. After the filter is replaced, I just wedged the filter
> back in place and it never moved even without the bolt and strap. Hope
> this helps. I struggled with this the first time too.
>
> Richard
> 1998 A4 1.8tqm--sold
> 2007 A4 2.0tqm6
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Kirby" <4pkirby at gmail.com>
> To: <A4 at audifans.com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2012 8:07 AM
> Subject: [A4] fuel filter
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>> I've read the article at http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng49.shtml
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>> regarding changing the fuel filter on the A4. Does anyone know if the
>> tank has to be supported when you unbolt the straps? Mine has quite a
>> bit of fuel in it. Any other gotchas that I should be aware of?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Peter
>> 2001 A4 1.8tq
>>
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