Right, I thought I'd replace the fuel filter as it's never been changed on my pampered 6n2. VW does not specify a service interval for this part.

Here is the new one in situ...

And I thought I'd cut the old one open (after draining the fuel and being careful not to ignite any remaining vapours)...

Anyway, that's what 80,000 miles and 10 years of fuel does!

Warning: this takes about 15 minutes to do, does not necessarily need a jack depending on how big you are, and whatever you do; do not break the clips on the fuel line (else it will cost you >£200).

For those who find this page looking for a guide...

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?...cement-(photos)

PoloD.

Edited 24 March, 201214 yr by PoloD

Not a bad move to open up the old fuel filter to see what's coming through from the tank. I autopsied a mk2 one and found what looked like a large curved flake of dry black paint. Fuck knows where it came from or how it got down the hose!

If you cut the paper filter out, unfold it and leave it to dry out, it is surprising how much dirt there is on it. I think that the useful life of these things, depends as much on where you buy your petrol from as it does on actual mileage.

Regards.

Excellent link for removing those filter clips!

I use the clear glass ones and its scary the amount of crap that ends up in there.