Two cars, different problems due to lack of service manuals.
I am not familiar with this type of connection on a (Fiat 1.9D) Diesel
fuel filter, could someone please advise on how to remove the
connections?
Also on whether this filter needs to be filled with Derv before
fitting.
( I only have experience with the spin on canister type)
Link to pic
http://www.dingx2.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html/Image2.html
Also need advice on antifreeze. Fiat Doblo JTD. Terrible struggle to change it (Glycol ) Today. Undertray to remove. Undid hose on radiator (connection previously used by garage) laying under car on ramps, arm at full stretch upward into engine bay. unable to get clear when pulling it off soaked in antifreeze :( All to get 2 1/2 litres out. To try to flush it from that position with a hose would be like being under a shower, no access at all from the top. The header tank holds 1 1/2 litres and system capacity 6 litres. It made me wonder... What if I sucked the 1 1/2 litres out of the tank with my sealy suction fluid remover every 6 months or so and replaced it with fresh? instead of all that trouble to get 2 1/2 litres out. Also the second pic link http://www.dingx2.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html/Image1.html showing oil filter on bottom of Doblo JTD engine. Are these WATER pipes on the back of the oil filter ( why?) cant see where they run to but if they are water pipes is this a possible drain point? Incidentally, the undertray now has service access holes :) Many thanks for any replies to this post as I am struggling to do SOME of the servicing at least to cut costs.
Also need advice on antifreeze. Fiat Doblo JTD. Terrible struggle to change it (Glycol ) Today. Undertray to remove. Undid hose on radiator (connection previously used by garage) laying under car on ramps, arm at full stretch upward into engine bay. unable to get clear when pulling it off soaked in antifreeze :( All to get 2 1/2 litres out. To try to flush it from that position with a hose would be like being under a shower, no access at all from the top. The header tank holds 1 1/2 litres and system capacity 6 litres. It made me wonder... What if I sucked the 1 1/2 litres out of the tank with my sealy suction fluid remover every 6 months or so and replaced it with fresh? instead of all that trouble to get 2 1/2 litres out. Also the second pic link http://www.dingx2.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html/Image1.html showing oil filter on bottom of Doblo JTD engine. Are these WATER pipes on the back of the oil filter ( why?) cant see where they run to but if they are water pipes is this a possible drain point? Incidentally, the undertray now has service access holes :) Many thanks for any replies to this post as I am struggling to do SOME of the servicing at least to cut costs.