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Hi all,

Just bought a new(ish) dive mobil. Its an Mk3 Astra Estate 1.7TD Merit, GM engine.

Does anyone out there know how to change the fuel filter on these things. Idiots guide please!

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is it an inline filter or is it screwed to the engine block ?

there is a slight difference between the gm and the issuzu as far as i can see!

one is just an inline filter that fits on the fuel line and the second looks like a fuel/water filter seperator!


Vauxhall Astra MK3 Fram Fuel Filter - Diesel (P4183) on eBay, also, Vauxhall Opel, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 27-Apr-08 16:27:54 BST)

is it like this one ?
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its the inline version and looks like the link that you posted! Well my new one does anyway
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its usualy just held on with fuel clips undo clips throw old one away and put new one in replace clips ensure you replace any inline fuel filter with the flow going the correct way i.e there may be an arrow on the filter body that should be pointing in the direction of the diese4l flow i.e toward the engine!

VAUXHALL ASTRA VAN ASTRAMAX 1-7TD OIL FUEL AIR FILTER on eBay, also, Vauxhall Opel, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (end time 10-Apr-08 10:56:45 BST)


is it the same as this link ?
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i think because there are so many variations of filters its always best to go to a reputable seller and get the rite info for your vehicle!
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no - the fuel filter is the one in first link. Not inline then?

Its bolted to the back of the engine bay behind a heat shield
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stu i would seriously consider taking it to the local garage mate i cant see it costing that much ,
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yeah that was my thought too. Just wanted to do this myself as I hate paying someone to do an "easy" job!
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i suppose its only easy if ya know what ya doing !

like any other job ya pay for the profesionals time

you could always get a haynes manual and look through that !
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I used to have a van in this model. Haynes wasn't much use on this topic, or my problem of a squeaky power steering pump. I bought a Vauxhall manual on cd off ebay, wasn't much written instruction but the pictures were really useful - you can have it if you want.

I go to my local German and Swedish where the guys are friendly and come out and look at the car before finding the correct parts. Find them under 'auto factor' in www yell com
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