VCDS software advice please

Burnerman · 27 Apr 2019

Yep, I can see the filter front left, and I’d do the job exactly the same way as I’ve described.
It looks like one canister complete, and no dismantling necessary?
There won’t be anything worth seeing on the HP pump, I’d leave that well alone.
John

DIYspanner · 27 Apr 2019

Yes, a canister filter (Hengst H417WK). A German brand but made in China!

So you'd be confident in filling the filter brim full then starting the engine?

Burnerman · 27 Apr 2019

Yes, I would. My logic is:
All diesel pumps are lubricated and cooled by the diesel oil they pump. Obviously, filtering and water removal is critical, and always was.
If the fuel system is dry, obviously running any pump whilst trying to start would be damaging. However, if the engine starts up straight away, there is no interval when the pump isn’t being lubed so no problem!
My thoughts, no one else's and I’d be very happy to hear another point of view.
John

DIYspanner · 5 Jun 2019

Got the engine bay photos at last. If the filter is filled before fitting, can the engine then be started?

Burnerman · 5 Jun 2019

Yep, brim the filter so theres no air in, connect up and go for it......
Have you any choice at this point, or havent you done the job yet?
John

DIYspanner · 5 Jun 2019

Still on the to do list along with the EGR valve clean out.

DIYspanner · 20 Jul 2020

Have fitted the fuel filter today at long last. Simply filled it, fitted it, turned the ignition on/off ten times to be on the safe side of bleeding, then started the engine.

The car is fortunate to have a two pump fuel system. Had it been the three pump (tank, high pressure electric and engine driven ) version, VCDS would be needed.

That's it for another 20k miles (VW diesel filter intervals).

Burnerman · 20 Jul 2020

Nice one

Tip.....if you're ever asked to do one on a Nissan Note dci - run

John

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