which direction is the arrow on the fuel filter supposed to point?

[ratherb1]

2001 audi a6 2.7t i need to know witch direction is the arrow on fuel filter supposed to point the old one i took off pointed towards the rear is this correct?

[CrtchRktRcr]

it points the direction the fuel is supposed to flow....

[ratherb1]

it points the direction the fuel is supposed to flow....

so i am assuming towards the engine? i only ask cause the old was is pointing towards the rear bumper

[02 A6 2.7T]

so i am assuming towards the engine? i only ask cause the old was is pointing towards the rear bumper

Toward the engine is correct.

[ratherb1]

i guess it can go only one way cause the screws, one is larger than the other so it can only go arrow pointing towards the rear idk can anyone confirm this or is my car just screwy
anyway i just put the new one on and the idle is great, ill take it out in a little while to see how she does

btw i should have changed them washers, cause it looks like its going to drip, i can see condensation coming down from the washer

[a62.7t4ceo]

The filter arrow points to the rear. If you trace the fuel lines, you'll see that the line connected at the rear of the filter comes from the engine. As far as washers go, you should have received new ones. If you didn't get new ones, a trick is to flip the washers around in hopes that you create a different seal/groove on the washer. I've done that several times with success.

[Vinchenzo51]

a) you need to change those crush washers... you'll probably leak if you don't, you can try his^ flipping around thing, it might work enough until you order new ones
b) it only fits one way, really can't fuck it up

[Kievskiy]

lol was that even a real Q? :)

[ratherb1]

lol was that even a real Q? :)

i guess cause some ppl didnt know..... but after 5 min i figured it out cause it will only go one way

my bad for never having done fuel filter on on an audi before or not knowing everything i am very sorry if i offended you in any way and wont let it happen again :)

[ratherb1]

a) you need to change those crush washers... you'll probably leak if you don't, you can try his^ flipping around thing, it might work enough until you order new ones
b) it only fits one way, really can't fuck it up

thanks for your advise i have the washers and im going to put them on when i get a chance, but she seems to not be leaking but im going to change them anyway