Failed MOT on emissions,will a service help? What do I need?

[Russboy]

Ok so I failed by 0.1 or something like that but actually passed as my Dad took it down, said its my car and my Dad has just retired from the motoring industry so used to put about 30 cars a month through this particular MOT tester!

Surprised really as its had exhaust work done by MIJ Performance but the cats are still in place.

Car is on 111k, seem to remember I bought it back in late August with about 108k, so not done many miles.

The guy I bought it off claimed to changed all filters etc, but when I noticed an oil leak a couple of weeks later (after a 130 mile round trip to Brighton) and found the sump plug had not been done up properly, i'm less inclined to believe the fella as he seem like a bit of a <beep> to me!

So what parts do I need for a service? Is it worth using genuine parts, as my mate works in the parts department of Driftbridge Audi?

Used to working on cars so that wont phase me, just in the past I had the luxury of ramps etc, but then on an oil change etc who really needs it!

Got a K&N panel filter so that wont need chaing as only done around 1k miles so guessing its oil, oil filter, fuel filter.................??

Russ

[Turbo Joe]

I think you've summed it all up mate.

[Russboy]

I think you've summed it all up mate.

Cool. Shouldnt be too much of a prob.

Any ideas where the fuel filter is, save the hassle of searching, suppose I could just follow the fuel lines back!

[mikeyquattro]

I think you've summed it all up mate.

Cool. Shouldnt be too much of a prob.

Any ideas where the fuel filter is, save the hassle of searching, suppose I could just follow the fuel lines back!

Just in front of the tank under the car. Pig of a job to change. Not that I have, I just watched when Doug did mine!!

[Russboy]

On the services, on what intervals would the fuel filter have been done? Just wondering if it needs doing anyway to be honest

[mikeyquattro]

had mine changed at 54k. It needs doing if it hasn't been changed in 111k!! Don't think it's on the schedule. Be careful of rusty banjo bolts

[Russboy]

Ok, better to be safe than sorry and just do it I suspect, doubt if the parts will be all that much.

[mikeyquattro]

About £13 for a filter. I would only attempt it if you have access to a car ramp

[Russboy]

Arse, dont have one of them anymore. Is it really that difficult to do then? Guessing its a bigger to get to then?

[mikeyquattro]

Doug spent about 30 mins changing it. And that was abouve his head. Its tucked up in front of the tank, and can only be accessed from underneath. I wouldn't like to attempt it lead on my back!! And if you shear a banjo bolt or damage the pipework then it could turn into a nightmare!