C30 Fuel Filter Woes

c3new2010 · Apr 6th, 2015, 15:46

Hi all,

I need to swap out the fuel filter on my '08 1.6D c30, unfortunately, as I'm obviously a little bit stupid, I've gone ahead with fitting the new filter as a straight swap without priming it first..

The car now won't start, assume it's not pulling the fuel through/air block

So I guess a couple of questions,

1st - I always thought these cars were self priming on the fuel filter, but i guess this info is wrong?

2nd - What's the best solution to the issue at hand - could I buy a fuel priming pump and bring the fuel through that way?

As a secondary thought I'm now second guessing everything else I've done, is there a clear way to tell the in feed from out feed pipes as the connect to the filter? I'm almost certain these are as they were when I removed the old one but now thinking I need to be certain!

All help appreciated!

c3new2010 · Apr 7th, 2015, 15:03

No responses but a quick update for anyone who stumbles across this in the future, and finds themselves in a similar position:

The problem has been solved, removed the top of the filter housing and brimmed it with fuel, replaced and refitted - took a few turn over attempts but it did eventually pull through, with a little bit of choking for a few seconds, turns over fine now!

Advanced warning to anyone else who finds themselves in this position, a few more attempts and my battery would have been dead so worth connecting it to a charger between tries

Nick

Sealion · May 2nd, 2015, 16:39

Hi , can I just ask you what might seem a really stupid question ... The fuel filter on you c30 , is it on the right hand side in front of the rear wheel ? And is the a cover that needs to come off ? I only ask because I've just spent the last hour crawling on the floor trying to get a plastic cover off my c70 in the hope that the filter was under it ... Had to give up in the end as I couldn't get the cover off .... Lack of access to see , did you find it easy .

Cheers in advance
Chris

volvo for ever · May 3rd, 2015, 11:36

fuel filter on 1.6 d2 is under bonnet on passenger side .you can get lift pump halford or any car spares shop then modify hoses to suit and vacuum it up easy job aul boy

Apr 6th, 2015, 15:46	#1
c3new2010 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2015 15:31 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Harrogate	C30 Fuel Filter Woes Hi all, I need to swap out the fuel filter on my '08 1.6D c30, unfortunately, as I'm obviously a little bit stupid, I've gone ahead with fitting the new filter as a straight swap without priming it first.. The car now won't start, assume it's not pulling the fuel through/air block So I guess a couple of questions, 1st - I always thought these cars were self priming on the fuel filter, but i guess this info is wrong? 2nd - What's the best solution to the issue at hand - could I buy a fuel priming pump and bring the fuel through that way? As a secondary thought I'm now second guessing everything else I've done, is there a clear way to tell the in feed from out feed pipes as the connect to the filter? I'm almost certain these are as they were when I removed the old one but now thinking I need to be certain! All help appreciated! __________________ “Never argue with an idiot; he will bring you down to his level and win from experience"

Apr 7th, 2015, 15:03	#2
c3new2010 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2015 15:31 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Harrogate	No responses but a quick update for anyone who stumbles across this in the future, and finds themselves in a similar position: The problem has been solved, removed the top of the filter housing and brimmed it with fuel, replaced and refitted - took a few turn over attempts but it did eventually pull through, with a little bit of choking for a few seconds, turns over fine now! Advanced warning to anyone else who finds themselves in this position, a few more attempts and my battery would have been dead so worth connecting it to a charger between tries Nick __________________ “Never argue with an idiot; he will bring you down to his level and win from experience"

May 2nd, 2015, 16:39	#3
Sealion New Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2017 20:59 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Keswick	Hi , can I just ask you what might seem a really stupid question ... The fuel filter on you c30 , is it on the right hand side in front of the rear wheel ? And is the a cover that needs to come off ? I only ask because I've just spent the last hour crawling on the floor trying to get a plastic cover off my c70 in the hope that the filter was under it ... Had to give up in the end as I couldn't get the cover off .... Lack of access to see , did you find it easy . Cheers in advance Chris

May 3rd, 2015, 11:36	#4
volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	fuel filter on 1.6 d2 is under bonnet on passenger side .you can get lift pump halford or any car spares shop then modify hoses to suit and vacuum it up easy job aul boy

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