Friday, September 23, 2011

How to replace plug spark and fuel filter?

hi its a ford sierra 89...i filled it with diesel by mistake so i have to change (replace) those parts...where are they in the car and how to do it?How to replace plug spark and fuel filter?You'll see the four wires running to the engine block. Holding the boot of each wire, pull each off, then use a spark plug wrench and rachet to take each one out. The fuel filter differs from car to car.How to replace plug spark and fuel filter?Im not trying to bw a smart @$$ here but if you put diesel fuel in the vehicle then PLEASE dont attempt this repair yourself.Take it to a repair shop. your fuel tank needs to be drained too. I am just wondering .. the nozzle on the diesel fuel wont fit in the spout of an unleaded vehicle for that reason. How did you get the nozzle into the filler neck past the small hole?...........Life is always STRANGER than fiction.How to replace plug spark and fuel filter?When you grab the GREEN handle at the fuel pump and it smells funny......DO NOT fill your vehicle with it unless it is a Diesel fueled vehicle... the fuel tank must be drained.... if it

does not have a drain plug (most don't) then you might get away with siphoning the tank as low as possible, replacing the fuel filter, and then filling your tank with Gasoline... it should run and may have a little smoke for this tank of fuel but it will not harm the engine in any way... the spark plugs will be ok... no need to replace...How to replace plug spark and fuel filter?If i am not mistaken, that car came with a 4 cylinder model and a 6 cylinder model. Changing the plugs on a 4 cylinder model are a little easier (because of access) whereas conversely a V-6 can be a bit of a pain because the plugs in the back are harder to reach. Nevertheless, all you will need to take out the plugs is a 11/16%26quot; socket or 13/16%26quot; socket and rachet. You will first locate the plugs, pull off the plug wires. Then using your wrench, take the plugs out by turning the wrench counter clockwise. Inspect the bottom of the plug, there may or may not be a washer (spacer) on the bottom of the plug or in the base of the plug hole itself. Whether it was there or not, replace it the same way that it was. Then replace the old plugs with new ones and tighten them down, but not too tight. Replace the plug wires.



The fuel filters are typically a little harder to replace. You will need to have a catch basin, fuel line disconnect tool (they will have an assorted set at your local auto shop), safety glasses, and a fire extinguisher ( you would not believe how many houses burn down from people trying to do this in their garage, so be outside). You will need to locate the fuel filter by tracing the fuel lines from the tank towards the motor. It would'nt hurt to buy the new one before you try locating the old one, this way you will know what you are looking for. Use the fuel line disconnect tool to remove the fuel line from each end of the filter, then replace with the new one in the same manner. You had better make sure that you get all the old fuel out of the tank.



Or spend hundreds at your local garage.

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