[bimmerboyz]

Ok I have my fuel filter off but I can't see any screen or gunk there is the fuel heater plate and the fuel filter bull is full with diesel is there a need to get the diesel out to get to the screen and get the gunk out or just slide a screw driver around the fuel heater plate? I can't see any gunk but I don't have the fuel heater plate removed what is the best way to get the suppsoive gunk out?

 

[DaveBey]

bimmerboyz -- Go ahead and drain the fuel filter/water separator as there may also be some deposit in the bottom of the housing (underneath the fuel heater element). To remove the fuel heater element, disconnect the electrical connector (small blade-style connector on the inside wall), and then use a 7/8" crow's foot to remove the fuel filter stand pipe, keeping in mind it is REVERSE thread (lefty tighty, righty loosey /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif).

If you're feeling really adventurous, you can remove the fuel filter/water separator all together and clean it out with some carb or brake cleaner. If not, a shop vac works well for any gunk in the bottom of the housing.

For the gunk on the screen, check out the Fuel Regulator article. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Cheers from Orlando, FL! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Dave

 

[bimmerboyz]

Thank you for the link that worked out. It was as bad as the right picture in the link.