Pollen Filter

[GFK]

Hoe easy (difficult) is it to change the pollen filter on the 166?

[zulu ferret]

Hi GFK, there's masses of info on the Tech Forum on this. I haven't got a 166, so no idea. Wish someone would ask about the filters on the 147, I know how to do these. Never get's asked though!

[niallmoran]

dead easy to change - panel at bottom of windscreen, 2 screws then lift out....

[MFK]

Heres a good website for pollen filters for any car.

http://www.puravent.co.uk/filters/di...c=products.htm

Cheers

MFK

[GFK]

Thanks for your helpfull responses. I was quoted 360 to change the pollen filter, part of a service, which seemed a bit excessive.

[niallmoran]

360?!?!? You serious???

Filter costs about 15 quid (shop4parts have them) and takes 10 minutes to change....

[Dougie166]

What!? Filter for £15, take about half an hour or so to change if you have not done so before.

Niall just beat me to it!

[Dougie166]

How 2 do - Remove central box section of plastic bulkhead cover. Then unsbolt relay/fuse holder (2x 10mm, I think) and move it to the side. You can then get at the filter box, remove 2 screws on the top and then pull filter holder up and out.

[Pomeo]

Originally Posted by GFK

Thanks for your helpfull responses. I was quoted 360 to change the pollen filter, part of a service, which seemed a bit excessive.

Nial n dougie must have been a cambelt service and filter thrown in for good measure.

pomeo

[Pomeo]

Originally Posted by GFK

Hoe easy (difficult) is it to change the pollen filter on the 166?

GFK,

Thank Elbarto for the following picture

http://el-barto.moj-album.com/album/4146686/?os=4148869

It lives below this cover.

Pomeo

[GFK]

Apologies for error. It should have read £60 not 360! I was asked if I wanted the Pollen filter changed for £60 extra. Its going to be a 60000mile service. I had the full cam belt change done yesterday for £507.00 by L&M who also gave the car the once over and declared it fit for purpose.

[zulu ferret]

There you go GFK those nice chaps North of the Border have saved you a few quid.

[GFK]

Many thanks Pomeo, excellent.

[El Barto]

Filter costed me 7€, change was for free ...

Complete service in pics: http://el-barto.moj-album.com/album/6793830/


And location of pollen filter in pics:

[Dougie166]

So no need to unbolt the relay/fuse board, I will know the next time!

Cheers for that El Barto - Excellent.

[GFK]

Thanks El Barto, first class pictures, even I should be able to do it.

[Mitch166]

1st class El Barto, many thanks.

[Pomeo]

wow el barto

You should change your name to

El Romeo 166...First class dealer expertise techician.(DET).

You haven't had to do your climate control fan yet?

Crossa did an excellent report and a few pics but 1 picture speaks 1 thousand words.

Still puting mine off.Bigger problem with sportonics oil pipes.

If not too dirty I'll try to take pics and post also.

Who needs a manual with all the expertise and experience on this forum.

Pomeo

[colinc]

Brilliantly helpful - decided to replace my filter but could not find it - did a search on the forum and hey presto! Now have filter on order - I doubt if the filter has been changed from new (knowing the ability of most Alfa service depts.). Certainly when I took the old one out to inspect the screws lookedf as if they had never been undone. The filter is white - think it should be dark grey.

[zulu ferret]

Yep, thats the charcoal content I believe. Don't suppose they are containing depleted nitrogen as well are they chaps. Or is this just for respirator masks? Probably got this wrong anyway. Discuss??

[niallmoran]

should be white - the carbon is in the inside

What the hell is depleted nitrogen btw??

[zulu ferret]

Well, have to admit NiallM, the genuine Alfa/Fiat/ Lancia ones (2off) for the 147, were quite grey in colour. Genuine, as in off the shelf of a reputable main agent. The depleted nitrogen is something I seem to remember was mentioned in some cartridge respirator filters I bought. Not sure whether it applies to pollen filters though.

[HowardA]

NO. I mean it. NO. I presume this is what depleted nitrogen is referring to?

Possible/probable link to asthma - filters would be good, but CO is bigger problem for those in heavy traffic generally.

[zulu ferret]

Knew we would get clarification, thanks Howard.:

[niallmoran]

active carbon seems to be the active ingredient...found some info here:

http://www.jetex.co.uk/website/pollenfilters.php