FUEL FILTER 88 80 Q

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I have a few more questions about the fuel filter replacement.

1) Does the banjo bolt have to be replaced so that the hole in the bolt faces
the incoming hose ?

2) What does the accumulator just before the filter do ?

3) Is there a way that I could test it's function.

My concern is that I have just replaced the filter and the accumulator is just
on giant ball of rust. Should I have replaced it as well ?

Thanks.

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