leaky filter?

[rascalmaster]

Hi all.

was giving my car (w211 E280 CDI facelift) a spring clean (being optimistic ) and upon removing the engine cover; i saw a small filter(?) with a little oil on it. it was quite clear and only a little bit seems to have leaked...

have attached a couple of pics.

any ideas gents?

 

[mct_cars]

I would guess fuel filter?

 

[horgantrevor]

the fuel filter all right i would check the jubilee clip s a quick nip just make sure its all tight

 

[Steveatki]

I am surprised that there are jubilee clips on the fuel pipes, there should be a crimped clip. It looks like it may have been changed by someone who is not sure what should be done.

 

[horgantrevor]

some mechanics will change the spring clips to jubilee clips because they can become stretched once opened

better to know it was changed

 

[rascalmaster]

thanks guys; will pop the bonnet up again; and tighten them... will also check to make sure the hoses aren't perished...

 

[IRISH E55]

@ horgantrevor will you pm me your mobile number please

 

[BlackC55]

I would be inclined to change those pipes. They have a tendency to leak.

 

[rascalmaster]

thanks Olly... was looking forward to bringing this one down to you for the GTG... and not the 210...