Changing fuel filters on a 1HZ Troopy
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 17:01
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Member - Peter J (VIC)
Hi Gang,
I'm now the proud owner of a '95 troopie. She's a gem. I'II get some pics on the site soon. Best fourby I have ever owned (
well, the first one actually).
I have just changed the engine oil and filter for the first time, but I'm struggling a bit with the fuel filters. Can anyone help out with some info on the correct procedure. I want to change the primary and secondary filters. I'm worried about getting air into the system though. Any help would be appreciated, before I get impatient and screw it up.
Cheers
Pete
Reply By: Member - glenno (QLD) - Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 21:26
Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 21:26
STEP BY STEP guide to changing fuel filters.
1/ Make sure car is cold beforehand (exhaust not hot)
2/ slide the fuel pipe off the metal tubing(the one that goes from the primary to the secondary at the secondary end only)(secondary = one with sensor)
3/grab yourself a 14mm ring spanner
4/undo the 4 bolts that hold the filters holders on . Taking the filters holders off the car makes it much easier to remove the filters i have found .
5/ undo primary fuel filter bolt with ring spanner. remember what washers go where etc . replace filter and washers etc and put bolt back in .
6/ unclip sensor and then undo secondary canister with small oil filter wrench . when canister is off then get a pair of hand grips and remove the sensor from cannister . fit sensor to new filter cannister and reverse procedure to install . Tighten the filters up by getting a grip of the filter holders with one hand while tightening up with (filter wrench for secondary) and (ring spanner for primary) . This way i have found you cannot overtighten it . When the filters are back on the retainers then put them back into place with bolts . Clip the secondary sensor back in . Dont forget to put fuel line back on . PUmp the S#*T out of the pumping thingy until becomes hard . Start car and
check for any leaks .
Check out my pictures on troopyoz website for diagram of where washers go .
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Follow Up By: Member - glenno (QLD) - Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 21:41
Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 21:41
I service my troopy every 5000klms
10ltrs castrol gtx diesel oil
1x oil filter
1x airfilter
1x primary fuel filter
1x secondary fuel filter
$98
qlddieselspares
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Follow Up By: Davoe - Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 22:22
Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 22:22
phew, good info the only thing I will add is after taking off the primary filter holder off it can be difficult to undo the canister bolt due to lack of leverage if it is stiff. simply bolt the filter holder back on upside down so the bolt at the bottom of the canister points up
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Reply By: SUNSEEKER - Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 22:37
Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 22:37
glenno,
Having been involved with Troopys for many years,Ithink your service schedule is very overdone:
oil and filter every 5000----yes
main fuel filter every 5000---no---possibly every 10000 under severe conditions
otherwise every 20000
pre fuel filter possibly every 5000 under severe conditions otherwise every 10000
air filter only inspected every 5000 but changed at 100000
This is only my oppinion from experience and seems to agree with Toyotos handbook---just trying to save you a dollar with no damage to your car
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Follow Up By: Member - glenno (QLD) - Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 22:47
Saturday, Nov 13, 2004 at 22:47
I store up some used air filters and fuel filters for when i go on a trip where there is dusty conditions .
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