OM642 fuel filter change

[matthew k]

Hi, I've ordered a new Mann fuel filter which should be here soon. Does anyone know how I'm going to remove the clamps, I'd l ideally like to reuse them. Cheers

 

[Wighty]

Hi, I've ordered a new Mann fuel filter which should be here soon. Does anyone know how I'm going to remove the clamps, I'd l ideally like to reuse them. Cheers

They are called Clic-r clamps , you can get a cheap tool off eBay buddy , the two clamps are also slightly different sizes

 

[Wighty]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/US-PRO-C...131336?hash=item2aa3498708:g:hQ8AAOSwAjpb1wtU

 

[matthew k]

They are called Clic-r clamps , you can get a cheap tool off eBay buddy , the two clamps are also slightly different sizes

Bought, nice one!!! I will cut the old one open and take a picture.

 

[allybassman]

Are these not single use? I'm about to change my fuel filter for the first time and plan to change the clic-r clamps for easier to work with hose clamps.

The sizes you need (clic-r or other)
13.5mm & 15mm

 

[Larkone]

Recommended as single use - but if you are careful

 

[allybassman]

Recommended as single use - but if you are careful

I don't trust my big clumsy hands!

 

[matthew k]

Humm, could I temporarily use jubilee clips if I break them, to tide me over before I get some more assuming the worst?

Plus, what are the symptoms of a clogged filter, I'm doing it as it's been there for 43,000 miles and I thought it wise? Cheers

 

[oigle]

IMO not worth changing until necessary - ie. starvation or water ingress. Just carry a spare on trips.

 

[matthew k]

IMO not worth changing until necessary - ie. starvation or water ingress. Just carry a spare on trips.

I'm not sure, surely as it reaches the end of it's life loading of the tank pump is increased?

 

[Kev555]

You can pop the clips open with a small flat screwdriver, the tool you have ordered is handy for reclosing them. If you damage them jubilee clips will do the same job. You probably dont need to with the electric fuel pump but i like to fill the filter with diesel to ease the starting procedure. I use an empty lucozade sport bottle to squeeze the diesel into until it runs out the other pipe.

 

[onefortheroad]

I've used jubilee clips on 3 MBS without problems. Cycle the ign 3 times for 20 seconds to prime the new filter.

 

[Wighty]

Humm, could I temporarily use jubilee clips if I break them, to tide me over before I get some more assuming the worst?

Plus, what are the symptoms of a clogged filter, I'm doing it as it's been there for 43,000 miles and I thought it wise? Cheers

You won’t break them , I have reused mine a couple of times , yes change the filter at that mileage . MB parts sell them for a couple of quid each , so easy to get

 

[LostKiwi]

If you replace with jubilee clips make sure you use decent quality ones like Mikalor clamps.

 

[John Laidlaw]

^ or JCS Hi-Torque (who bought over original Jubilee)

 

[Wighty]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-M...9972090-NEW-/131559921494?hash=item1ea1951756
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-M...9971890-NEW-/121707926388?hash=item1c565b9374
these are the two MB Clic-r clamps (I think )

 

[matthew k]

This one's done 50k, looks quite dirty, I shall do mine tomorrow. If you can think of anything I need to watch out for please tell!!!

 

[matthew k]

I've not done this yet as I've not used the car and have been lazy. However, I've just thought I should probably change the air filters at the same time. I can get the genuine Merc ones for £42, or the Mann versions for £30. Is there any difference, I'm not keen on spending £12 just to get Mercedes printed on them! Thanks

 

[Wighty]

I've not done this yet as I've not used the car and have been lazy. However, I've just thought I should probably change the air filters at the same time. I can get the genuine Merc ones for £42, or the Mann versions for £30. Is there any difference, I'm not keen on spending £12 just to get Mercedes printed on them! Thanks

I’d go Mann as well for £12

 

[matthew k]

I’d go Mann as well for £12

Actually just got them from cp4less for £26 which is pretty decent. So oil, fuel and air filters. What else is in the B service scope? Probably brake fluid I suppose, annoying SBC.