Technical fuel filter leak ?

[Peter034]

Hi
Past few days been smelling petrol not strong but still there around the car, traced it to the fuel filter right hand side of fuel tank.
Looking up at the filter its looks wet and the smell is strong but only a few drips of petrol over several hours after use.
Do the pipes corrode leading to the filter or is the filter known for this problem ???
I do most of my own work where possible on the car and only if I have the know how to do it but with petrol involved its a little different.
How hard/easy is it to remove the filter ? doe's the petrol flood out when removing the pipes ?
Being 14 years old I think the nuts going to the filter will be solid, not sure of any damage that using force will cause ...
Anyone changed/replaced the fuel filter would appreciate any usefull info.
Thanks.

 

[wilko1992]

Fuel filter is easy DIY, all you have to do is squeez the tabs like you do on a bleach bottle and just pull it off easy 5min job the only thing that's to undo is the guard on the filter witch just cuts off

 

[fingers99]

Do check the rubber bits, too. Easy, cheap job, always missed at services.

 

[Peter034]

Hi
Wilko1992 & Fingers99, Thanks for your replys, will give it a try at the weekend

Thanks.

 

[wilko1992]

Some fuel will come out but nothing to worry about

 

[tinytim]

the fuel filter is underneath the car just in front of the rear wheel driver's side and is almost certainly the problem.....