fuel filter on 309 1.4 petrol carb version

I changed my fuel filter recently. I installed fully transparent plastic
version in order to see the possible dirt catched in a filter element. When
I first switched the engine on the filter filled up with petrol right to the
top. However, when I checked it later I found that there is only a little
petrol covering the bottom of the filter element. It is installed in the
right direction. Is this normal or is it a reason for concern? The engine
appears to run normally. Thanks!

 

What looks like a little petrol in the bottom of the filter is probably
water.

Ron Robinson

 

What looks like a little petrol in the bottom of the filter is probably

It wouldn't surprise me. But how is the fuel filtered if the filter element
is not fully immersed in fuel?

 

It is. What you think is water with air on top is actually water with
petrol on top of it.

Ron Robinson

 

It is. What you think is water with air on top is actually water with

Thanks Ron. Should I try to get rid of that water or I'll be fine as long as
the level doesn't rise significantly?

 

If the car is running OK now and the water level in the filter isn't
increasing I wouldn't bother, but there's no reason why you shouldn't the
next time you are around there.
Serves you right for fitting a transparent filter - gave you one more thing
to worry about... ;-)

Ron Robinson

 

Right. But at least I can compare gas stations now. Thanks!