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Name that fuel filter...
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:57 am
by EDWARD757
Hi,
Planning to do the fuel filter on the next service.
Which type do i have and any problems. Is the rusting around the side to worry about?
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Any info/advice appreciated.
Kind regards,
Ed
Re: Name that fuel filter...
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:11 pm
by martint
Does it have a priming bulb? If yes,then its a siemens,if not its a bosch
Rusts nowt to worry about. Just give it a clean up
Re: Name that fuel filter...
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:43 pm
by Welly
Normal advice here is to buy the whole assembly - the filter cartridge AND the housing as they're a pig to open and risk getting bits into the unfiltered side.
Everything must be clean around the work area, the HP pump is very sensitive to dirt. They used to say that the filter should be changed in a clean environment (makeshift tent, disposable overalls, hairnet
) but most just take their time and keep it clean - hence the new housing helps etc.
Re: Name that fuel filter...
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:23 pm
by plod
Same as mine - £54 from GSF when I had mine - Bosch IIRC
Re: Name that fuel filter...
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:43 pm
by EDWARD757
cheers guys...
Re: Name that fuel filter...
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:56 pm
by martint
Get 1 out scrappy. Should get it for tenner. I need a new 1 as well
Re: Name that fuel filter...
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:21 am
by leestudd30
How often do they need changing?
Re: Name that fuel filter...
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:27 am
by Gary406
once a year would be good. my mate often fills drums up with diesel from the pump.
you wouldnt think there was so much sh*t in pump diesel. every drum is full of crap at the bottom. so i change my fuel filter every 6 months, mind you its ok cos my fuel filter only cost's £3
