1995 Pajero Fuel Filter Change Options

[davall10]

Hello all,

I am going to pick up my first 4x4 on 11th June, a Pajero 1995 3.5 V6 with 215000kms on clock, most of its service history and just had timing belt done at 200000kms. I have downloaded the manuals from this forum and have decided to do all the following on it in the first couple of weeks myself as most of it doesn't look that difficult.
oil and oil filter change, radiator flush new coolant and thremostat, new spark plugs and ignition leads, transfer case oil, both front and rear diff oils, transmission oil, and I am going to fill up the various boots and joints with multi grease while there.
I am having a bit of difficulty finding instructions on how to change the fuel filter on this, and would appreciate some help. Bare in mind I am not that technically minded please. But the fuel filter only costs $16 and not to change it whilst doing the rest would be ashame.

Thanks for any help

The manuals I downloaded where for the Montero, but from what I have read in here I believe they are pretty much the same.

[Benckj]

I'll try and help even though I had my mechanic do when I had some problems with loss of engine power.

There are two filters, one in the tank connected to the pump (plus an intake screen) and the other in the injector pump. Both cause problems and really should be replaced. If I had to choose I'd do the injector one while you are doing the work and use some air to blow back on the line to the tank to clear/test. The injector one is a common problem and many owners do not service. Mine was clogged beyond belief which was surprising as I run clean high octane fuel, etc.

Hope that this helps.

Jim

[davall10]

Thanks very much Jim,

After picking the car up though, I have gone through all the receipts and found that it was done 18 months ago. Bit of a result as what you're explaining seems a bit beyond my capability.

Thanks again

Dave