Fuel Filter replacement
#23
#24
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I have had my 2004 XJR since October of last year and the weather is finally good enough to do some work on her outside. I changed the fuel filter today and it was simple and straight forward. Some residual fuel will leak out when you disconnect the filter but it was minor and not under pressure. I did not see any O-rings on either side of the fuel line. But both sides of the fuel lines were flared. In the plumbing industry flared lines do not need O-rings to be leak free. After installing the new filter I tightened mine up both ends and started the engine (leave the under tray off so that you can check for any leaks) and it was leak free.
Thanks to everyone on the Forum for their many tips and advice. It sure makes it easy for a newbie like me.
Tyro XJR
Thanks to everyone on the Forum for their many tips and advice. It sure makes it easy for a newbie like me.
Tyro XJR
#25
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
This is a good question. Google shows many, many sources of fuel filter O-rings for XJs from 1997-2003 and 2009 on up, but not one for 2004-2008 XJ8s. Neither Advance Auto nor Amazon has O-rings for 2004-2008 XJ8 either.
#26
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Crossroads of America
Posts: 19,581
Received 13,204 Likes
on
6,553 Posts
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Hi Xeno,
Just so you know, this thread has had no activity since April 2015. You can tell by noting the date of the most recent post prior to yours.
The X350 fuel filter installs in the fuel line via standard threaded fuel line compression fittings - there may be small O-rings on the pipe ends but they are usually reusable.
Cheers,
Don
Last edited by Don B; 01-22-2017 at 05:55 PM.
The following 2 users liked this post by Don B:
Evan Trinh (01-15-2017),
XJRay (01-28-2017)
#30
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Crossroads of America
Posts: 19,581
Received 13,204 Likes
on
6,553 Posts
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I recently changed the fuel filter on an '06 XJ8L with 97K miles, and on its inlet side the filter looked exactly as you described. I think we would all be well advised to replace the fuel filter more often.
Cheers,
Don
Last edited by Don B; 01-20-2017 at 07:10 PM.
#31
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I've looked, but not been able to find the valve on my 2004 XJ8. Part of the problem is that I don't know what a fuel rail is. Can you say more precisely where it is or what the rail looks like?
#32
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Crossroads of America
Posts: 19,581
Received 13,204 Likes
on
6,553 Posts
![Default](/forum/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Hi Xeno,
The fuel rail is the metal pipe assembly that feeds gasoline/petrol to the fuel injectors, so it sits on top of the engine. Below is the diagram from the Electronic Parts Catalog, which you can download from this forum and install on your own computer. Similar parts diagrams are available online at jaguarmerriamparts.com and gaudinjaguarparts.com. In the illustration the Schrader valve is visible in the upper right corner, which corresponds with the rear end of the right cylinder bank (left when viewing the engine from the front of the car).
Take care when connecting anything to the Schrader valve, especially with the engine running. Depending on which section of the Workshop Manual you consult, the fuel pressure in the system can be as high as 1600 to 1650 bar (23,206 to 23,931 psi!).
![](https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jaguarforums.com-vbulletin/392x348/capture_8ef9d6d0923f381962b872ce803e642ed20561d9.jpg)
Cheers,
Don
Last edited by Don B; 01-20-2017 at 08:46 PM.
The following 2 users liked this post by Don B:
mbwillgrubs (01-29-2017),
XJRay (01-28-2017)
#33
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)