Replacing Ford Maverick Fuel Filter

I'm going to replace the fuel filter on my '95 Ford Maverick 2.7 TD.
Will I then need to bleed the fuel system, and if so, how do I go about it?

I have the R20 series Terrano manual on CD that everyone seems to have,
but I think my car may be different in this area.
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Steve Loft

Steve Loft wrote:
> I'm going to replace the fuel filter on my '95 Ford Maverick 2.7 TD.
> Will I then need to bleed the fuel system, and if so, how do I go
> about it?
> I have the R20 series Terrano manual on CD that everyone seems to
> have, but I think my car may be different in this area.

Shouldn't be different.
Only the filter should need bleeding by opening a screw or exit pipe [from
memory there may be a plastic bleed screw on the filter head exiting
horizontally] and just pump using the filter head priming thing until fuel
free from air exits the bleed screw. It should start and run perfectly first
time.

Huw

"Steve Loft" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm going to replace the fuel filter on my '95 Ford Maverick 2.7 TD.

isnt it cheaper to replace the car , less hassle at least : )

Doner Kebab wrote:
> "Steve Loft" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I'm going to replace the fuel filter on my '95 Ford Maverick 2.7 TD.
>
> isnt it cheaper to replace the car , less hassle at least : )

Tell me about it! I've just replaced the radiator and had to fabricate
and weld in a new bottom bracket for it. One new fuel pipe and half an
exhaust. Finally for now (hopefully) it needs a service.

I still love the old tank, though
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Steve Loft

Huw wrote:

> Shouldn't be different.
> Only the filter should need bleeding by opening a screw or exit pipe [from
> memory there may be a plastic bleed screw on the filter head exiting
> horizontally] and just pump using the filter head priming thing until fuel
> free from air exits the bleed screw. It should start and run perfectly first
> time.

OK, thanks Huw, I'll give it a go.
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Steve Loft