Strange noise from OSR wheel area

[Andy Vee]

Got a couple of problems and wonder if they may be linked ?

1 . Sometimes if i turn the key so the lights are on but don't start the engine , instead of just hearing a gentle "whirr" from the fuel pump i hear what i can best describe as a rattly/gurgly type of noise , seems loudest around the osr wheel where the fuel filter is .

2 . When driving if you slow down/brake as if coming up to red lights and then they go green , when you put your foot down the guy don't wanna go , it sort of hesitates and then goes , no problem noticed when the revs are up and during motorway work .

When i got this car about 3-4 months ago i did a lot of work including most service items but did'nt change the fuel filter , could this be a sign of it being blocked slightly , i have one coming and will fit in the next couple of days but apart from that , not sure what else to go for ( fuel pump ??? ) .

Car is a '98 1.8 HLX with approx 46k on the clock .

Thanx in advance

 

[Andy Vee]

Bump

 

[Andy Vee]

C'mon people , anyone got any ideas , i'm struggling with this one !

 

[Andy Vee]

Anyone ?

 

[justin b]

sounds like the filter, its gotta be the cheapest thing to check first bud and if your not sure its ever been changed its gotta be time
just out of interest where abouts is it? mines a mark 2.
justin b

 

[Andy Vee]

Mines a Mk1 so should be behind a panel in the OSR wheel arch , from what i understand and Tom may know better the Mk2 1.2 and 1.6's dont have them although the panel is still there .

 

[Anonymous]

ahhhh mines a 1.6 so that'l save me another job!!
cheers.......justin b

 

[Andy Vee]

Changed filter last night , seems better , tipped up the old one when off the car and a reasonable amount of brown shite came out so looks like it was on its way out , will see how it goes over the weekend .