Fuel Filter Replacement DIY

[kaneelschep]

I just swapped the fuelfilter on my '96 260000 kms volvo 850 T5.
It looked very much like it still had a factory filter. With the undercoating stuff still untouched on the bolt.
When I emptied the old filter out, grey/black unclear fuel came out...
The throttle response is so much more agressive now and I can actually feel the power at the max torque moment instead of way later.

I did have some rust and age issue.. The nut broke loose from the bracket so the bolt spun freely.
Got it off by getting a 17mm spanner around the nut. It was tight but just fitted there.
I welded it back to the bracket to keep it all original for next time.

[zoli_m13]

For anyone out there having trouble getting the "quick release" to release at all, I found that a ball joint separator puts the quick back in the process...

Thanks the idea, Matthew! It was working very well for me today.
Some remarks:
1. No jack and jack stand needed
2. WD40 applied to femkve the dirt and making some minor lubricafion to the quick releases.
Cheers!

[volvobro]

I think I win for most rusted out fuel filter...

[skloon]

eek the rubber nipples are a nice touch- I can't get the bloody bolt to catch the captive nut on mine

[volvobro]

The rubber nipples came with the new fuel filter I ordered... just put it on the old one in case there was gas leakage.
I feel ya! My 12mm bolt was so rusted on that it actually broke my socket. I'd definitely recommend replacing hardware if possible.

[mecheng]

Maybe it was a cheap knock off with crappy steel