Fuel Filter Replacement Ford Focus 1.6 Diesel 2011- tdci

[@labradormcgraw]

Great video. No waffle, no sponsorship crap, no ridiculous camera work. Just simple, clear instruction. Thank you.

[@aaanton11]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@labradormcgraw]

@@aaanton11 No problem. I looked on Amazon and eBay, do you know of a quality primer pump? I know a lot of these are cheap rubbish, but it's difficult to tell the difference.

[@Jeremy64444]

Thanks, saved my life. Changed the filter and assumed there was a tank pump. Came across your video , followed the instructions and car started. Saved me a fortune

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Chlonewarp]

This video saved the day after my wife filled the tank with gasoline. With the help of your video I was able to empty the tank, change the filter and prime the filter. Worked like a charm.

[@aaanton11]

Love it 😊 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@kevinhennedy5799]

Great video by someone who knows what they are doing and with no annoying music in the background...

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@leehodgson593]

Superb video, I used this today to change my fuel filter. The amount of black gunk that came out was unreal. One little extra tip, the hose at the back has 2 clips, I found they needed to be removed entirely to get the hose off. I also bought a length of 8mm fuel hose and a priming pump from local car spares shop. Only 17 quid. Did the job perfectly. Thank you so much man, this was awesome!! Great job

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nigelsmith4948]

I had this engine and filter in my old Mazda 3, I used to attach the primer pump to the outlet nozzle of the filter so it would suck the diesel from the tank to fill the filter and put the other end of the hose (clear) in an empty jug watching for bubbles, then reconnect. Have to say, my way is much less messy. Anyway, just a suggestion

[@aaanton11]

Thanks Nigel for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@alex.cristescu]

​That is also what I wanted to comment, I also do it this way and this does not require any diesel as it primes directly from the tank and also ensures that there's no air in the inlet pipe. @@aaanton11 This should be pinned as top comment as it saves from having to buy or siphon diesel from the tank.

[@Andrew-ps9kq]

just out of interest which pipe would you leave on the back or front pipe ?

[@livinglifesideways7826]

So is the only difference here that in the video, the primer pump was attached to the inlet and the other end sucking in diesel…whereas with the easier method, the primer pump should be attached to the outlet and the other end should just be pointed into a jug where the diesel would go and once it has no bubbles it’s been bled? So this means that when it’s sucking diesel from the tank by attaching to the outlet, it’s also filling up the filter at the same time? Does anything have to be connected to the inlet using this method? And can the inlet be connected up whilst the filter is being filled through the outlet or can that only be connected once the filter is full of diesel and free of air? I’m just looking to clarify things as I don’t want to get this wrong. Thanks

[@stefanneata8538]

Great video mate. It helped me. But sadly i got a bad priming pump and had to literally blow in a hose filled with diesel to make it work. The priming pump had the one way valve deffective and leaked. Made it work in the end

[@aaanton11]

They can be tricky, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@borstracks]

Many many thanks for uploading this! Following your instructions, I was able to successfully replace and prime the diesel filter on my 2012 Mondeo mk4 1.6L TDCi (BA7, engine type T1BB) with zero problems starting and driving the car afterwards. In my particular scenario, the metal filter housing has a plastic notchy piece fitted on its bottom, and the piece from the old filter was stuck in the mounting "cup" when I took the filter out. So, for anyone with a matching filter type reading this, make sure you get the old piece out of there before attempting to insert the new filter. Also, the new filter came with an o-ring for the drain plug which I assume they intend for us to replace as well (although the old one appeared to be in perfect shape in my case). The new o-ring was a tight fit, but with a bit of fiddling I managed to slip it on by hand. Otherwise same procedure as with the Focus featured in this video.

[@aaanton11]

Well done that's great you were able to change the filter, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Ch1pp007]

That was a great video. Clear, informative and you explained both what you were doing and WHY which is a really helpful thing to do. Thanks.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@daveblanchard2258]

That was a really great video. I've just changed the filter on my 61 reg 1.6 following this vid. Great tips and info. The biggest problem I had was getting the little white clips to release the pipes. Fiddly. Took me ages. Got her all primed and started a treat. But thank you and you've gained another subscriber 👍

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@YutErk]

It is just UK mates helping everyone about their ford filter replacements. Thanks for the great work

[@aaanton11]

Glad to help, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@PulsaStart]

I wish I had seen your video before I attempted it without any knowledge of what I was doing, now my car won't start. Any ideas on what to do?

[@ciprianss664]

Prime the fuel filter

[@PulsaStart]

@@ciprianss664 Thanks bro.

[@aaanton11]

you will need a hand primer pump to remove the air from the system, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@robertpalmer5803]

Thanks for the article Aanton..interestingly the little thing that twists on top of filter housing is a water drain...u turn it clockwuse and it drains any water in the bottom of the filter out..but di it quickly though or it will drain the filter fully and it will have to be bled..however the 3 ..torx screws...size 15...my tool wouldnt shift them..chewed the stars up trying...so i drilled them and used an easy out... put new torx screws in...theyre same size but T25...the Ford ones are very soft metal....make sure no swarf in the filter head though...i reckon its an indication that Ford dont want anyone other than the main dealer to do the job...the new screws i used were from a Rover 75 fan unit...very hard better quality metal..thanks again AAnton...Bob...Paignton.....

[@aaanton11]

Thanks Bob for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@geraldwicks1028]

Spot on, great video , you nailed it . Just finished the job on a c-max 2012 no problem at all. If it helps anyone I really don't like those pump with a rubber ball things, mine needs to be thrown over a hedge .But I used the electric oil draining pump sold by amazon , lidl ali express etc. Just put the entry tube into the can of diesel the outlet fitted onto the filter inlet perfectly and pump it through... it pressured the system like a dream, And you have an oil draining pump as well!!

[@aaanton11]

Great Job, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@TheEulerID]

I always have a primer pump and jam jar which I keep in the spare wheel well of my Focus diesel just in case. I once had a very, very occasional problem with air leaking into the fuel lines and draining back into the tank overnight; it happened a couple of times a year. It turned out to be the top of the fuel filter wasn't properly screwed down. The slightly negative pressure in the fuel feed was, presumably, enough for atmospheric pressure to hold it down but sometimes it was not enough when stopped. However, I do not use a jug of diesel, I just use the pump to pull it through from the fuel tank. The jam jar takes the overflow, and I can put the lid back on to transport it without spilling.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@kenjohnjbyrne7783]

Fantastic took me ages to find an excellent tutorial like this. Now I can do my own and know it's done. Had it done recently by a Ford dealer and couldn't help notice how dusty the unit still was. Must have been an exceptional mechanic not to spill any diesel, so obviously, they did not have to clean housing. Or am I just distrustful and rightly so. Keep up the excellent tutorials. Ken Dublin

[@aaanton11]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@danielstevens9830]

Got to give props to you and all the other guys that help us you tube mechanics, straight forward video thanks for help

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@johnchurchill3933]

I'm curious why you didn't reconnect the inlet pipe and use the primer pump to draw fuel up through the outlet spout of the filter cap from the tank. The fuel you draw through can be poured back into the tank.

[@aaanton11]

my primer pump has a limited suck, when you try and draw from a empty filter the empty air volume suppresses the suction, as these are hard to draw I just find it easer doing it this way, Thanks John for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@johnchurchill3933]

@@aaanton11 Noted! ....I'll comment back when I've done mine. Apparently the priming is only needed when a mechanical pump is fitted. If the car's fitted with an electrical pump, it self bleeds with a few on/offs from the ignition.

[@johnchurchill3933]

Job done one mine. I reattached the inlet pipe and bled off through the outlet spout no bother at all. Only snag was the rubber bush for the filter base fell off and into the abyss but the 8mm bolts holds the filter assembly good and firm.

[@Danielscott444]

@@johnchurchill3933 do you know primer tool I would need for mine mate? Can't find one for my 2012 Cmax 1.6 tdci, unless one primer does all? Cheers

[@alanbrowne9875]

Followed this method on my car yesterday. Thanks so much for such a clear explanation.

[@gandhi1078]

I changed the filter on my vw T5 and just primed it with switching ignition on & off. My mate has asked me to do his c max for him, I’m glad I watched your vid first as I didn’t realise the fords didn’t have a pump in the tank.. looks like he’s either buying the pump or getting the garage to do it 😂 great vid btw 👍🏻

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@richardp4606]

Thank you so much. This video was very helpful. A couple of additional comments. For the primer pump, a inner diameter of 8 mm is fine. Please note that most of the hoses that are delivered do not measure 8 mm, but less. And then it won't fit. 1 liter of diesel will be sufficient to carry out this job. Please note that probably the little rubber ring that was connected to the bottom side of the old filter, could get stuck in the metal housing. Then you'll need to get it out by using some tool.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks Richard for the great information 👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mattb6542]

Just draw the diesel through the filter using the pump, it's easier then having to find a litre a diesel and then pump it into the filter.

[@dieselhead24]

@@mattb6542 Can you just connect a vacuum pump to the filter outlet?

[@derrickcallow5782]

Tank you for a really informative and clear video, changed my fuel filter on focus 3 yesterday and she now runs a dream. Once again thank you

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@farazhafez8519]

Hi awesome video 👍 but unfortunately I only came across it afterwards. I didn’t prime before turning the car on. So it started up but then cut off and now won’t start 🤦‍♂️. Will the priming the way you did it still work or do I need to do something else to take the air out of the system. Thanks!

[@aaanton11]

Prime the same as in the video, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@17shakil]

Thanks Man, today I changed fuel filter on volvo v40 using ur instruction.. That baby fired right up.thanks again save 150 euro! and the satisfaction

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@johanssonKarl]

Thanks mate! I had to swap filter on my V60 and this was a great inspiration since it is very similar design. First time for me and I managed to do the change successfully without stalling the engine afterwards 😂. Great video!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@kylejones6542]

Shows how to prime a fuel filter perfectly!! Thank you!!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@LatvianTools]

Thanks for the video mate, helped me out a ton (saved from going into garage and spending more than 100 quid). Had the air in system, primed it out, let it rev and now good!!

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped, well done, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@rallyekev]

Great video, I need to do this on my wife’s C-max. Out of interest is it possible to bleed it by removing what I assume is the fuel return pipe with red connections, and drawing it through from there?

[@aaanton11]

You will struggle to draw the fuel, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@PattyRusts]

Got a issue with my focus. Same make and model. Idles fine but when warm and under load the car misfires and shakes. Feels like the air fuel is off. There is no fault codes and was recently serviced.

[@aaanton11]

if its missing and shakes, most likely to be a injector starting to fail, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@JakeCharlery-lz3uu]

My check engine light is on an it says is the MAF sensor, but I've changed that and it still sends the car into limp mood. I've asked everywhere and was told it's the fuel filter. Do you have any ideas what still causes the light to come on with the code P1102. I've changed the air filter also.

[@aaanton11]

I would be looking for an air leak on one of the turbo hoses or a small crack in the inlet manifold, similar to this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZqwhGOsoLNgnrs Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Kenny.1979]

Followed your steps exactly and worked out perfect. Started first time. My god, those T15 torx are a pain, really tight. Broke 2 or 3 torx in the process.

[@aaanton11]

Yes they can be extremely tight a good quality socket is needed links are in the description for the Milwarkee set Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Kenny.1979]

@@aaanton11 Yeah deffo purchasing a good T15 for next time.

[@AlanSmith-cd8un]

Cheers lovely explanation and easy to follow, she fired up on the button, I had heard loads of horror stories and told not to attempt this, your walk through was perfect 😊

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Nicklasg92]

I've watched this like 20 times now, tomorrow I'm going to try this myself 😬 Wish me luck! Cheers from Sweden 👌

[@aaanton11]

Good luck!, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Nicklasg92]

@@aaanton11 I f###ing made it! WOHOOO!

[@aaanton11]

Well done 👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@FoMoCo123]

Priming the filter is half the battle . Use a coke bottle of diesel to fill the fuel line you have disconnected for the priming also . This is vital as well as the priming

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@chriswindle7616]

You're not joking about the need for good quality T15 driver. Sheared the end off a 'cheap' one. Back hose was a pain to get off - the coupling mechanism was possibly damaged by a previous dealer service. Tricky to get the lower nipple and rubber bush to sit correctly in the hole on a Bosch filter when refitting the filter housing.

[@aaanton11]

nice easy job then😮‍💨 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@karlmillar295]

Brilliant save me a few quid paying a garage and made sure I had all the kit required before I started thank you 😊

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@ashleyfrench9703]

Hi any help I have a 2012 ford cmax 1.6 d and my car rattles from the fule pipe every time I rev it some time it goes any idea

[@aaanton11]

Is the fuel pipe clipped down ok, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@dasp80]

fantastic video! Do you know the diameter of the inlet pipe to the filter? it is to buy a pump with a tube of the right diameter.

[@aaanton11]

This pump comes with adaptors amzn.to/2Y3smx0 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@trevorslater2547]

Is that push button start? If not can't you just keep turning the ignition key on & off several times to prime the new filter? Or do you need that pipe like you used in the video? 🤷

[@aaanton11]

If it’s the push button start it will only have a certain time to crank. It is unlikely that you will get it going if you have air in the system you could tow start the vehicle but the best way is to prime with a pump, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@pauljackson5482]

Spot on. It also applies to volvo v50 1.6 engines too.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@marcogarofalo6343]

Great video as always. Out of interest are the engine mount going on that car it looked a little wobbly at the end there.

[@aaanton11]

Its designed like that, the first part of the mount allows for a small float, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mmdd2160]

Hí is it the same method to prime the fuel filter in mondeo 1.6 tdci or that has a self.prime method??

[@aaanton11]

Yes the same, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@bri29340]

good video,i got a problem with the drain handle iin the middle i can not get it to go down the last bit to turn it do you ever get this problem?

[@aaanton11]

they can be tight, press quite hard, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@slaweksosnowiec]

It looks like you got rid of the air in the section filter, hose to the pump and maybe output of the pump. What with the air between the tank and input of the filter? Doesn't it kill (maybe partly) the Common Rail pump when this air will go to the pump after starting the motor?

[@aaanton11]

Drawing the fuel up will eliminate the air, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@piecetoyou8285]

Cool.Would you use the same principle for a ford fiesta tdci 2008 fuel filter Its a w reg so

[@aaanton11]

yes basics are all the same, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@robinsims3624]

good clear work and words, but what happens if you dont clear the air out of filter

[@aaanton11]

you will struggle to start the car, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@banzaiman1]

is it not easier to reconnect the hose from the fuel tank and attach the primer pump to the other nipple and pump the fuel through that way then attach the hose?

[@aaanton11]

It means drawing the fuel through the filter which is harder as the air acts as a damper, where if you pump into the filter it eliminates this issue, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@robertpalmer5803]

You are right...those T15 Torx screws are mega tight...put copaslip on the threads when u put them back....Bob...Paignton....

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@tonymcnamara9368]

Great information, and clearly explained how to change the Fuel Filter. BUT, there should also be a, 'heads up ' regarding what to do if air gets trapped in the Fuel system. The mk3 focus is well known for this issue, as I have found out!

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@iamone2534]

Whats happening with that issue? Does air gets out by self? My mechanic changed fuel filter, and since then when the car is cold, I have problem with accelerating for 1 min, it cutting speed, like fuel stops comming in for 1s then come, and over again. After 1 min when car is warm, everything is great, also in idle alwyas runs great. No errors, injectors are repaired.

[@tonymcnamara9368]

​@@iamone2534 there could be some air trapped in the fuel line. Have you tried doing a reset? Turn the key in the ignition to the second position for 30 seconds. Then turn it to the off position for 30 seconds. Then remove the key, and start to car, it may take a few attempts. But this resets the system. Hope it helps.

[@frankhatton9023]

Been putting this off for a while but thanks to your video went without a problem. Thank you

[@aaanton11]

Great to hear! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@mironeze4312]

hello, what spray did you use to clean the diesel where you worked

[@aaanton11]

Here is the link amzn.to/3MOIkFT Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@WolfKillerLestat]

Hi I done what you did and everything was ok drove grand till the next day then it just keeps turning over it won't start! I seen in one of your videos about putting a non return valve on that might sort it which pipe do I put it on?

[@aaanton11]

You must have an air leak on the filter I would check again, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@daviddouglas4718]

Question please. I changed fuel filter didn’t really think thought it would of primed itself. Have I buggered the car by trying to start it or will priming the filter like you’ve done get it going?

[@aaanton11]

you can still prime the system, it might take longer to start, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Yassou1985]

Hi I followed you step by step and first of all I would like to thank you because itis really nicely explain. I got a problem because when I forced the diesel after I filled the fuel filter put the first connector, the diesel started leaking down the car... Do you know where it could come out ?

[@aaanton11]

From the drain hole, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@muehlensepp]

Great Video, straight forward and easy for DIY. Worked perfect for my Mazda 5 1.6,(same engine)

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@ambydaly5713]

If you round off t15s you can cut a slot on top of the screw the use a flat blade screw driver to undo the screw. I have used this method with a diamond blade in the dremil.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nightrunk]

What is the spray that you use to clean the filter housing?

[@aaanton11]

Carburettor cleaner, it’s great for removing oils, thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@menim_per_winston]

4:50 hi mate My middle boy doesn’t pop up and my filter doesn’t seem to “click” into place

[@aaanton11]

Give it a bash!! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@s30scott]

Great video. VERY clear to follow and other have said, no waffle, just the right information to get the job done. I'm off to Amazon to buy a priming pump. . . . . . . .

[@aaanton11]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Finglesham]

Is that he same for the 2L 150 TDCi that I have bought?

[@aaanton11]

Very similar, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Alexander_l322]

Can I use a fuel syringe to pull the diesel though the filter and that or do I need to get a bleeder like you have here? I already bought the syringe and fuel filter but I have been putting off doing it since I don’t want to do the job and then have the car not starting lol

[@aaanton11]

a syringe would not pull enough through, best to use a primer pump like in the description, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Alexander_l322]

@@aaanton11 ok I thought it would do because it’s a massive 1.5 litre one but I guess I’ll get a primer like you’ve got then.thanks

[@chefevans5705]

Good video, but can you pour the diesel fuel into the new filter before you reassemble everything?

[@aaanton11]

No it will leak out the drain hole, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@aidaningham7484]

Hi, I don't know if you still monitor the comments on this but I've bought the service bits to do this and I'm just looking at primer pumps now. Do you know what size pipe is required? Some people are saying 8mm and others 10mm on the primer pumps

[@aaanton11]

This was 8mm Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@aidaningham7484]

@@aaanton11 Thank you dude!

[@benatkins9690]

Hi I noticed whilst priming all the diesel is flowing out and when I check where the housing sits, there is a drain hole on the bottom any ideas cheers

[@aaanton11]

when you remove the bolt it opens the drain, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@benatkins9690]

@@aaanton11 do you mean where the little black rubber bit on the bottom of the filter sits? Because I noticed fuel leaking from there onto the floor, is it supposed to be a hole? Thanks for reply 🙏

[@benatkins9690]

@@aaanton11 Nevermind I think that hole is supposed to be there it’s just the housing was snapped inside the filter causing it to the leak out that bottom hole

[@abdullaharshad105]

Gave car to stupid garage they got air in system now it wont start ive replaced starter motor since they burnt it out how would i get air out system now and get it going again if i pump fuel as you did and fill all would that work or whats the procedure now 😢

[@aaanton11]

Yes follow the video, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@abdullaharshad105]

Tried it but no luck turns but wont fire up ​@@aaanton11

[@justinwhittaker9298]

Very good information, much better and more detailed than the Haynes manual. Fired up first time thankfully. How do you know when to stop pumping fuel in with the hand pump, it just kept going in and I don't know where it was going?

[@aaanton11]

stop when the pressure grows in the hand pump, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@vladimirantoniu2754]

Hi,can you pleas tell me what does the whote sticker on the engine say,because mine is torn off...

[@aaanton11]

usually engine details, number and build specs, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@davidoriordan1393]

What size was the tubing you used to prime the filter?

[@aaanton11]

8mm inner I think, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@ilvtofo]

Where can I buy those white platic clips on the fuel lines?

[@aaanton11]

These might work, amzn.to/3Z2frKk of main dealer part, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@ilvtofo]

@@aaanton11 I dont think that will fit, its for the platic fittings that are part of the fuel pipe that connect to the fuel filter, there are 2 parts to it

[@flyingnukes]

where's the best point to bleed the air if it doesn't start please? + i would tackle those three tough screws before undoing the two supporting screws, and maybe wouldn't use a ratchet like you suggested. instead i'd go for a screwdriver like yours (the torx one), with a nut for a ring spanner. that way you can put weight on from above, and keep it square. thanks for this video. helpful as i'm doing it in a week. cheers

[@aaanton11]

I would put the primer pump inline and then pump and crank the car at the same time, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@flyingnukes]

@@aaanton11 ok cheers pal. hopefully it'll go well.

[@Prince-fg2qj]

Hi sir, where is the fuel temperature sensor located on these?

[@aaanton11]

There is a sensor on the fuel line near the high pressure pump, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@matenemes4432]

Hi! Anybody know what the little black part in the center does? I replaced my filter last weekend and drove 400 kilometers without any problem, but today the car didnt start and i had to prime it again. When i stopped the engine i heard some bubbling sounds in the filter. After checking the pipes and twisting that black part a few times the bubbling stopped. Great video by the way, thanks!

[@aaanton11]

It is the filter drain, needs to be locked down or air will get in the system, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@kennethcharlton4720]

Great video, just with the primer pump do you need an additional hose to pull the diesel through or is the laser set linked below all you need? Thanks

[@aaanton11]

the laser set should have all the adaptors, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@fsherryff49]

Hi, thanks, great video. What model of battery wrench are you using?

[@aaanton11]

The Milwaukee 12 fuel video is here kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6m9mKmMf7p3acU Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@JamesAshworth-gt5kg]

Hi can someone help I have just changed my fuel pipe harness under the bonnet due to a broken pipe and now car will not start possibly due to all the air in system would doing this bleed the air out

[@aaanton11]

Yes you will need to carry out this same sequence if you have removed the fuel pipe, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@JamesAshworth-gt5kg]

Brilliant video mate I did just that and car runs perfect now

[@AndersMcTee]

I’ve never thought of using the pump to fill The fuel filter. I’ve always connected the tank side pipe and sucked it through. Will Try this next time 👍

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Hans-dj4vk]

Is the Pump necessary for the 1.5 Diesel? The Filter doesnt come with an own basket...

[@aaanton11]

Its always better to bleed the system before starting, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@jamiematts5424]

Hello i did this yesterday and seem to have a fuel leak now bith pipes are on and its been tightened down any ideas

[@aaanton11]

check the seal on the filter and the clamp, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@markwhadcock6357]

Legend for the video mate! Been trying all day to get my transit connect to start 😂

[@aaanton11]

Glad I could help, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@cookiebob_]

Just did this for a Ford Focus Mk2 1.6 diesel 2009. I was a little concerned about priming it but it all went ok. I used the Draper 43986 Diesel Priming Pump from amazon. The connectors didn't fit but... I took the inlet connector off and attached it straight to the exit nozzle of the filter which was a tight fit. It didn't take many pumps of the bulb to pull the fuel through the filter directly from the tank. Connected back up and car started first time. Kept the revs high for a minute or two and all done! Hope this helps someone else.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@happyslapper07]

Hi whats the clean up spray called u used thanks

[@aaanton11]

amzn.to/3SgGONH this is the stuff, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@younesbelal3203]

hey I have ford s max 2012 1.6 diesel I have the same fuel filter well the inlet and outlet off the filter be same like ford fucus

[@aaanton11]

The same, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@younesbelal3203]

@@aaanton11 thanks m8 I have been told the inlet pipe bigger the outlet pipe

[@younesbelal3203]

if that true the s max have it on front

[@carltonbrooke8658]

Hi, does the priming pump come with the piping that is needed?

[@aaanton11]

Yes you should get everything you need, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@johnlogue7556]

i want to change my fuel filter on my 2016 1.5tdci ford mondeo is there an electric fuel pump in the tank or do i need to bleed the system any tips would be appreciated thanks.

[@aaanton11]

it will be pretty much the same as this one, good luck,Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@rajko666]

After filter change i get p0087 low fuel pressure I tried another filter no change. Changed regular didn't help Don't know what else to do 😢

[@rajko666]

The limp mode happenes on acceleration, sometimes stals completely. I am able to start it right away but on acceleration it happens again...

[@aaanton11]

You must have a air lock of air ingress into the system, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@dlsfalconry4534]

You say they don't have a pump in the tank can you tell me were you would find the pump

[@aaanton11]

There is only the high pressure pump on the engine, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@chrisg5326]

Hi there, nice video, but why are you pumping diesel in rather than pumping air out of the filter? Are you not doing it the wrong way around? If not, would you mind explaining. Many thanks

[@aaanton11]

You are just filling the housing with fuel, sometimes the vac pump struggles to draw fuel if the chamber of the housing is too large attaching from the other side, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@JL-fj8zj]

Which pipe did you pump the fuel into using the vacuum? In or out

[@aaanton11]

the in pipe, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@simplywinning1170]

Do you need to prime on mk3.5 2l st diesel?

[@aaanton11]

Yes they all need priming or it can take ages to start Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@robbiebruce2687]

Realy helpful, the fuel filter change went perfectly, thanks for an excellent and informative video. Thanks again Robbie

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Danielscott444]

Great video this! Going to be doing my 1.6 tdci soon! When you were priming the filter, where did you get the diesel from to do that? Just wondering if the diesel from the old filter is enough, I just want to cover all basis lol? Thanks

[@aaanton11]

You will be pulling the fuel from the fuel tank directly from the fuel pipe at the filter, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@nilsblumfelds]

Hello mate, Im in a bit of a pickle. I just bought a 2014 1.6 tdci and it seams to go in and out from limp mode. Its in limp mode for about 95% of the time after the car has warmed up. It has good power initially but then distinctly looses it. The power comes and goes with no apparent reason. When it gets power it pulls quit well. Just wondered if you would have any ideas since I'm quite worried, cheers.

[@aaanton11]

You will need to get the EOBD codes for a bit of a clue, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Individjual]

Execellent. Just done it for the first time and within 45 minutes. Keep up the great service. Thank you.

[@aaanton11]

Glad it helped Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@sodaPOP764]

Thanks man! What would you do if it didn't start? How do you clear that air out?

[@aaanton11]

you would need to fit the primer pump inline, and pump while someone cranks the engine, but they can be very difficult to bleed. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@numptyadventures9207]

What to do if you tried starting it without bleeding it first ?? Thanks

[@aaanton11]

using the pump whilst cranking the engine, eventually it will start, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@FazClips98]

Hi mate, I have a 2011 1.6 Ford Focus Mk2. It’s making a puffing sound when I turn the engine on and I believe it is a leaking diesel injector, I can see a small bit of smoke and something leaking beneath the engine. I can see clearly on videos of other versions of this model where the injectors are located. However I am not sure whether this video will solve my problem. Does this sound like a different issue to the one in this video? Very informative tutorial too mate, thanks! Any help is appreciated.

[@aaanton11]

yours sounds like the injector washer/seal is leaking, also known as Black Death Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@scherthomas7849]

Bonjour avez vous des vibration au ralenti car moi énormément malgré le changement du volant moteur on ma dit que c'est peut être la poulie damper qui a du jeux.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Jamie-Evo]

Great video, one question, for the primer hose is it 8mm or 10mm size to fit onto the filter? thanks

[@aaanton11]

8mm if I remember right, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@spannerssockets6308]

You're going to get some air in the system because air gets in the pipes when you disconnect them and also some in the spouts. I've read that folk run the engine at 2000rpm to clear out any air after filter replacement. I'd replace the filter cap and then fill it with diesel through the inlet spout before I fit it back on the car. I was going to get a Ford genuine filter but to me they look like they're made by Mann. I prefer Hengst or Blue Print to Mann. A tip - disassemble/reassemble the filter away from the car. It'll be less messy that way and you won't accidentally drop the fasteners down in the engine.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@williamgillan3696]

when you said prime pump untill diesel comes out i cant see it coming out this sounds like the problem that i have got with my car,clicking at front of car,then when after turning ignition key several times clicking noise at rear of car,also after turning the ignition key several times the miles that i have got left before going to petrol station goes down in value

[@aaanton11]

This will be your issue kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3i8i4unmN6IZ8U Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Gjudxdkjyzddhjnr7091]

Eeek, just tried to start the car without priming before seeing this video. Will priming it afterwards work?

[@aaanton11]

Definitely prime it before trying to start it again, fingers crossed it plays ball, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Gjudxdkjyzddhjnr7091]

@@aaanton11 I was somewhat confused by where to apply the primer to. Is that one of filter connections. My Focus is a mk2 1.6 and slightly different