Nov 19, 2007. #4. there two bleed screws-one on top and one on bottom of filter --the bottom one should be used to draw off any water that may be in the system --open top screw then open one at bottom that will drain any fuel and water in filter, as already reported the system is self priming but there may be some air in system so loosen the Smear clean oil on the little O-ring on the overflow valve and the top of the cartridge in general. Screw the filter and housing back onto the engine. At first do it by hand, being careful not to cross threads, and not to force anything. As printed on the housing, torque up to 25Nm. Here’s how to reset the Fuel Cut off system on the Fiat 500: Turn the ignition to the OFF position. Make sure the turn signal lever is in the neutral position. Turn on the ignition. Turn the ignition key to the MAR position. Switch on the RIGHT turn signal. The left turn signal turns off and the right turn signal light will blink. Old gas can also contain deposits that cause your engine to shut off. If you are experiencing this issue with a Fiat Punto that has not been driven in a while, draining the fuel tank and replacing the gas is likely to help. 5. Fuel Filter. A clogged fuel filter will usually start by reducing fuel pressure. Then you must bleed the high-pressure fuel system, which is done by loosening the union nuts between the top of the fuel injectors and the fuel line; it just takes a turn or two. Once loosened, use the starter to crank the engine for 10 seconds. If fuel fails to make an appearance at the unions, wait 60 seconds (to allow the starter to cool Hello, I recently bought a grande punto 1.2L petrol, and yesterday i found out that the petrol engines are without a fuel filter. Will it affect the engine's performance if i add a fuel filter myself?? and will the pump be powerful enough to pass the fuel through the filter with no problems Lastly, a clogged fuel filter can contribute to the bad fuel pump symptoms you may experience. A fuel filter’s primary function is to remove dirt, debris, and contaminants from the fuel before it reaches your engine. A clogged filter can: Restrict fuel flow to your engine, causing a loss of power; Contribute to engine misfires and rough idling FIAT PUNTO I 176C 176L where is the fuel filter (petrol 60s - 99) Can anyone advise where I should find the ( petrol) fulel filter on a 1999 punto 60S - is at the rear offside wheel If so is it attached to pipes with jubilee clips. yes if you follow the filer pipe down to the tank under a plastic cover is the filter near the bottom of the wheel Location Birmingham, United Kingdom. Sep 19, 2003 #1 just wondering which type of fuel filter the mk1 fiat punto has!! in-line or attached to fuel tank!!! VIdwA.

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