I am wondering if the fuel filter should be changed on my car and/or the distributor cap at 114,000 mi.? Occassionally the car won't start until 3-5 cranks and a couple pumps of the gas peddle. How do you check/change the distributor cap and can I easily change the fuel filter if necessary?:banghead:

fuel filter every 30-40k miles.

there is no dist. cap

Have the t-belt/tensioners/ w-pump changed recently?

how bout the ect?

The timing belt and water pump were changed once at 55,000 mi. and both again at approx. 104,000 mi. The second replacement was due to a bad/defective water pump. Unrelated to the current issue, I am hearing the same noise I heard just before the second water pump was replaced and it has been only 10,000 miles!

Anyway, this car doesn't have a distr. cap? No points to replace? I guess that is a good thing.

Is the fuel filter something I can replace on my own with very limited mechanical experience or should I take it in?

What is the 'ect'?

Thanks.

fuel filter is fairly simple on fwd. 4-motion is not as easy.

ect= engine coolant temperature sensor. somewhat difficult on v6 to replace but with time and small hands you could do it. (on back on engine between engine and firewall)

Is there a website or narrative directions you could give me to help me replace my fuel filter on my fwd Passat? I have never done this before. Thanks.