Cav/Delphi 296

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1 minute ago, Keeping Up said:

Indeed. It is entirely inside the tank, so it emerges from the bottom after it has risen up and come down again. There is of course a tap at that point, which I turn off during the servicing, maybe next time I need to see what happens if I turn it back on without the filter element in place - apart from diesel probably spraying all over me that is. One problem is that all the pipe unions were sealed with a sealant/adhesive a few years ago so I can't loosen them. 

I doubt if it would spurt out with much pressure, just a weak trickle, ''no weight behind it''. then hold your filter and base under it, fill it up to the brim, bung it back up quick, shove the bolt through and tighten.  Make sure the new seals are in place first of course.