fuel filter change
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From: Costa Mesa, Calif.
fuel filter change
I need to change the fuel filter in my E-350 2003 7.3L PSD ( Van ) does
anyone have any experience who wouldn't mind advising me. the owners
guide supplement says I have to remove three bolts on turbocharger heat shield and then the heat shield. ( step # 5 ) ?, then to remove bolt and resonator ( step # 6 ) ? whats a resonator ?, not sure about the heat shield
either. In the van, something hangs over part of the screw-on cap to the filter ( probley the heat shield ). it looks like it will prevent me from getting the cap off and the filter out without force; and/or having trouble getting the new one back in and properly seated
anyone have any experience who wouldn't mind advising me. the owners
guide supplement says I have to remove three bolts on turbocharger heat shield and then the heat shield. ( step # 5 ) ?, then to remove bolt and resonator ( step # 6 ) ? whats a resonator ?, not sure about the heat shield
either. In the van, something hangs over part of the screw-on cap to the filter ( probley the heat shield ). it looks like it will prevent me from getting the cap off and the filter out without force; and/or having trouble getting the new one back in and properly seated
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From: Bobcaygeon Ont.
Are they differant than a 98. My dads 98 E-350 isn't that hard. On his truck you open the hood and remove the airbox. His has 2 filters over the front of the engine. Once the airbox is out of the way the filter canister is right there. Not sure about your van though. Maybe its differant?
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Lancer, I only looked once a while ago and thought it was buried. With the dual filters that you speak of. So it's relatively easy once the filters are out of the way? I may be called on to do his fuel filter some day, he's a customer of mine who drives a real trick little turbo-diesel VW pickup.
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From: Bobcaygeon Ont.
Ya its not that hard at all. I think there is about 4 or 5 little bolts holding the box in. Once its out of the way you can get at it no prob. I've changed the fuel filter a few times and i've changed the gpr to. Hope this helps Lancer 
