2.0 tdi 140 fuel filter

[PhilOfCas]

Where's best to get one ?, i've done a bit of googling and struggled a bit, went to local car parts shop and he said £26, which to him sounded like the complete unit, i'm reasonably sure it's just an element change on mine, anyone able to help ?

 

[sssstew]

euro car parts. But they are complete units, seperate metal canisters whch you swap out, not juts the element like the older gen cars (my 306 only needed the element for example). changing the canister makes it a nice and clean and easy job.

 

[PhilOfCas]

euro car parts. But they are complete units, seperate metal canisters whch you swap out, not juts the element like the older gen cars (my 306 only needed the element for example). changing the canister makes it a nice and clean and easy job.

thanks sssstew, i say that i think mine is a replacement element only as the top is removable, the dealer never replaced the top, also there's an image shown on the Mann website that just shows the innards http://www.mann-hummel.com/mf_prodkata_eur/index.html?ktlg_page=6&prdsl=8255&ktlg_lang=1&ktlg_01_mrksl=40&ktlg_01_mdrsl=32&ktlg_01_modsl=4&ktlg_01_fzkat=&ktlg_01_fzart=1&ktlg_subpage=2&gobackToPage=1, i'd prefer it to just change this if possible, what do you think ?

 

[devonmikeyboy]

euro car parts. But they are complete units, seperate metal canisters whch you swap out, not juts the element like the older gen cars (my 306 only needed the element for example). changing the canister makes it a nice and clean and easy job.

Just need to swap the filter on my car same as the 1.9PD`s. Unscrew the top and take out the old filter, replace with the new one making sure the rubber seals are replaced and properly fitted, screw back on the lid, prime a few times then start engine and check for any leaks. Any motor factors place should be able to sale you a fuel and oil filter just make sure you take your reg document with you so they can check its the right part if your not sure what your doing.

 

[PhilOfCas]

Just need to swap the filter on my car same as the 1.9PD`s. Unscrew the top and take out the old filter, replace with the new one making sure the rubber seals are replaced and properly fitted, screw back on the lid, prime a few times then start engine and check for any leaks. Any motor factors place should be able to sale you a fuel and oil filter just make sure you take your reg document with you so they can check its the right part if your not sure what your doing.

Cheers devonmikeyboy, that's confirmed that, it's just the price that i need to check further, thanks

 

[CrispDust]

Check your local Skoda dealer too - same parts but usually lower price.
Are you in West Yorks? Try DM Keith.
I asked for some paets prices for DSG box - filter oil, seal etc and they were cheaper than SEAT dealer - especially the oil.

 

[PhilOfCas]

Check your local Skoda dealer too - same parts but usually lower price.
Are you in West Yorks? Try DM Keith.
I asked for some paets prices for DSG box - filter oil, seal etc and they were cheaper than SEAT dealer - especially the oil.

yep classy Cas, good idea, i know exactly where they are

 

[devonmikeyboy]

99% of the time going to a motor factors store will be cheaper then getting parts from a dealer.

 

[PhilOfCas]

studied the service schedule yesterday, it's says to only change it every 60K, i'll double check but i'm pretty sure it only says drain off water up to that point

 

[psjb]

Try these, http://www.vwspares.co.uk/

Phill

 

[PhilOfCas]

cheers,

 

[oldtimer]

Checked out the VWspares link, clicked on Seat Altea, none of their three digit codes match any on my vehicle data sticker. Anyone else noticed this?