C3 Diesel Fuel Filter

[email protected] · Unread post by **[email protected]** » 03 Mar 2010, 13:19

Could anyone tell me where to find he diesel fuel filter on a C3?
I've looked everywhere and cannot find it which is frustrating as I'm told I should drain it of any water.
Any help gratefully received.
Brian

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 03 Mar 2010, 16:53

if your looking under the bonnet its to the right hand rear side of the engine with some pipes going into it, doesent really look much like a fuel filter, its encased in black plastic & has to be changed as a whole unit, the element doesent come out.

[email protected] · Unread post by **[email protected]** » 04 Mar 2010, 11:11

Well thank you 'Wheeler'
I looked everywhere for it but am comforted by the faxt that you say it doesn't look much like a filter. It sounds as if its a sealed unit yet my service handbook advises it to be drained of water. Is this possible?
I've done it any many other diesels as they have a screwed plug at the bottom of the filter.
Thanks again.
Brian

wheeler · Unread post by **wheeler** » 04 Mar 2010, 13:21

If i remember right it can still be drained you just cant take the element out.

[email protected] · Unread post by **[email protected]** » 05 Mar 2010, 11:27

Many thanks Wheeler,
I'll give it a go.
Sounds very expensive when it comes to replacement!
Regards,
Brian

mark230678 · Unread post by **mark230678** » 05 Mar 2010, 20:23

i have a couple of these in my garage going cheap.