Changing the engine fuel filter on a Volvo Penta 2002 marine diesel

[@AhoySkylark]

I'm changing the fuel filter on my VP 2002 today, this is exactly what I needed, thanks! The Volvo filters are hard to find, unless you want to ship them from Sweden. The current filter, a NAPA 3358, was on the engine when I bought the boat in 2023. I am replacing it with a WIX 33358 fuel filter.

[@wendellcrim8647]

I get my parts from Pacific Power in Kent, WA

[@AhoySkylark]

A diesel mechanic showed me how to change my fuel filter. He had me fill the new filter with fresh diesel (NOT the fuel from the old filter) to avoid having to pump the fuel pump so many times. I only had to pump it about a couple dozen or so times before the bleed valve stopped blowing bubbles. Here, you had to pump it at least 350 times and bubbles still came out.

[@wendellcrim8647]

That is an option. Pouring diesel has a big chance of spilling it in the cabin and leaving a foul odor in the living spaces. So, I chose to pump the closed system.

[@marcmartel3088]

What if no fuel comes up to the vent screw? Even if fuel comes to the manual pump.

[@wendellcrim8647]

I don't know the answer. I've never had this happen. It would be a good question for a Volvo Penta service center.

[@mauricequillen3071]

You forgot to replace the seal on the threaded shaft!

[@reginaldbowls7180]

What seal is that???? I’m just about to change my filter…

[@mauricequillen3071]

There is a rubber washer/seal that goes on the threaded filter nipple. It cones with the filters. Looks almost like a garden hose sealing washer just smaller diameter

[@benetaue]

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[@wendellcrim8647]

No seal came with my OEM part.

[@benetaue]

2003 would have been a better choice for 32s5

[@benetaue]

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