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myke

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 16:15

scatman john? yeah he's awesome.
the other scat? i've researched it a few times, but came to the conclusion that no, no i wasn't.


Steve

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:58

myke are u into scat?


myke

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:57

quote:
Originally posted by 3CorsaMeal
there should be a release valve on the end of the fuel rail its just like a tyre valve its not hard


fuel rail is under the inlet on 16xe's. not that easy to get to.
20 xe on the other hand, piece of pish. :thumbs:


broster

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:55

i changed mine left the car for 15mins before


Steve

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:38

yes i was just thinking that :lol:


Ojc

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:37

Like Richmond did at the Indian?


Steve

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:35

i might wrap a tea cloth round my eyes, hope noone in my close thinks im bin laden :o


Ojc

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:29

I don't think my non return valve is connected up, ask Lee my engine is special.


PaulW

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:15

quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Just remove fuel cap that will be enough. You won't get much fuel come out


I did this yet there was still some pressure in it...

the pump has a non-return valve so pressure remains in the lines


3CorsaMeal

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:15

blow down the fuel filler cap while shaking the car


Ojc

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:14

Just remove fuel cap that will be enough. You won't get much fuel come out


Steve

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:13

pmsl


3CorsaMeal

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:12

think haynes tell you the safest method so as to avoid future law suits, thats why even if youre changing your wiper blade it advises you to remove the battery


PaulW

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:12

just wear some goggles or something

no biggie :thumbs:


3CorsaMeal

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:12

there should be a release valve on the end of the fuel rail its just like a tyre valve its not hard


Steve

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:12

i dont want it in the eye tho, or the japseye


PaulW

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:11

quote:
Originally posted by GSiSteve
have u experienced this paul?


from unhooking the manifold on my old 1.4i - yes...

only a few psi - nothing huge

plus it doesnt take long for it to dry up anyways


vibrio

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:07

quote:
Originally posted by GSiSteve
followng on from my post about changing the fuel filter on my car, that i DONT need to depressurise the fuel system to change it and that leaving it standing for 30 mins will depressurise it enuff???


remove the filler cap to depressurise the tank. you'll get a bit of petrol coming out but not much


Steve

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:06

have u experienced this paul?


PaulW

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:06

just unclip the filter - you'll get a little spray of petrol but tbh not a great deal


3CorsaMeal

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:05

not what it says in haynes manual, it needs to have pressure so u don't get air thru i thought


Steve

posted on 7th Dec 04 at 15:04

followng on from my post about changing the fuel filter on my car, that i DONT need to depressurise the fuel system to change it and that leaving it standing for 30 mins will depressurise it enuff???