Auxiliary tank filter change. !!!!

[Jackrustle Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Jackrustle]

Yesterday I finally got around to doing the aux filter change ??? I watched the videos so I knew how to remove the clips & was prepared for some fuel leakage ???

However the constant fuel dribble was a real pain as it ran off the drive shaft. 2 drip trays caught most of this. No hoist or pit & the carport is too low to use ramps for more work space.

When under the vehicle, which fortunately was lifted, I would have been happy to pay Toyota $200 to do it next time ???

One thought I did have was to cut the ends off the old filter & use them (with the plastic caps fitted) as plugs on the hose outlets to prevent the fuel running out.

I REALLY look forward to doing this in another 20 thou km. ???

If anyone has thoughts or tips for an easier way, please let me know.

Regards, Russell ...............

[catherder Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close catherder]

Did you crack the fuel cap to release any air pressure in the tank?

[Jackrustle Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Jackrustle]

Hi catherder.

Thanks for your reply. No I didn't think to do that, something I will do next time ???

I will try to make up a drip tray to fit in below the hoses to catch any fuel.

I have a bit of learning to do with this new to me vehicle.

I tried to change brake fluid a couple of days ago ??? nothing is simple on newer vehicles ???

Regards, Russell ...........

[mal58 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mal58]

I have changed the under body fuel filter a couple of times now. The amount of fuel that runs out has been different each time. Sometimes just a few drips and the other times a veritable fountain.

Maybe the advise to crack the fuel cap will stop the variability of the amount that comes out.

[Jackrustle Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Jackrustle]

Hi mal58 & others.

If I do it again myself I will try plugging the ends of the fuel lines with the cut off ends of the old filter with the ends sealed up & perhaps a drip tray above the drive shaft.

I'm very envious of a mate who has a hoist to work on his toys, even a pit would do, possibly in my next shed ???

Regards, Russell. The rusty one. ...........