Astra 2.0 DTL Diesel Filter Change

Astra LS 2.0 X20DTL Y2000

I want to change the fuel filter, but have read dire warnings about
needing special kit to bleed the system afterwards. Are these warnings
warranted, or is there a workaround?

TIA

 

Did one of these a few weeks ago.

Had a problem that after changing the filer, which I found very easy, I
couldn't get the thing started again.

Had a good look round, and then decided to simply fill the filter housing
with fuel from a can, then refitted the filter top, and started the engine,
coughed a couple of times until all fuel was in each injector, but now runs
perfect. Suggest you try this, but DO NOT try to start the engine until you
have primed the filter, it may then work OK first time ;-).

I'm sure if any of the other more instructed readers here read this, then I
will be told I am not correct, but this is a WORK AROUND, and it did work
for me, hope you have the same luck ;-)

All the best Vaughn

 

Thanks Vaughn,

I had already bitten the bullet and changed the filter before your
reply. I filled the tank and parked on a downslope. Primed the new
filter as you described, and all was well, barely missed a beat!