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Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 8:10 pm
by averagejo
guys,

got a service kit off ebay and came with a Fram fuel filter (G5857) is this a direct replacement for one that should already be on the engine or should i just be splicing the fuel line and jub clipping it in? if so any recommendations where abouts?

thanks

dan

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:58 pm
by mjb
If it's a cylinder about 2" diameter, 4" length with hose connections at either end and an arrow embossed on it, it's probably a straight replacement. You'll probably find your existing filter under the car between the rear drivers side wheelarch and the back door. It's a messy job and I strongly recommend the use of latex gloves and hose clamps

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:04 pm
by averagejo
that sounds like the one, will have to go have a check for those arrows though.

Thanks

Dan

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:28 pm
by mjb
The arrow indicates fuel flow direction. It wants to be fitted with that pointing forwards

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:07 am
by averagejo
no arrows but there was an out marked which is obvious enough

however...... been under the car this morning and still cant find the stock one to replace :| is it under the wheel arch lining? according to the haynes the mount should actually be next to the fuel tank but i just cant see it :evil:

dan

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:17 pm
by teamster1975
If it's anything like the tubby it'll be clipped (or cable tied :oops: ) under the car just in front of the rear offside wheel arch.

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:07 pm
by averagejo
teamster1975 wrote:If it's anything like the tubby it'll be clipped (or cable tied :oops: ) under the car just in front of the rear offside wheel arch.
if its in plain sight it def isnt there..... only explanation is that its hiding under a panel or something or just not there - is that even possible?

assuming that its not there or even that its hidden somewhere, where abouts in the engine bay would be a line i could tap and run into it?


some random shots of the fuel tank and pic from the haynes i was going from.....

dan

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:13 pm
by mjb
It should be just off-picture to the top-left of the wide angle photo. I changed my last one without even jacking the car up...

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:56 pm
by averagejo
mjb wrote:It should be just off-picture to the top-left of the wide angle photo. I changed my last one without even jacking the car up...
thats the 'IMG_2947.JPG' right?

will try and take another look.... 'hopefully' before the weekend, but pretty damn sure its not there as having the replacement i already knew what shape i was looking for - besides the fuel line running in and out should be a dead give away :-/

thanks

dan

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:53 pm
by mjb
I had an idea...

According to servicebox, later EW10J4 D9s (since 08576, whenever that is - you'll have to check your VIN) only have a fuel filter for dusty conditions spec cars

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:10 am
by averagejo
VIN is VF38BRFNAxxxxxxxx

according to service box under engine....

Particle filter WITHOUT PARTICLE FILTER

im guessing particle filter is fuel filter?


dan

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:16 am
by steve_earwig
No, that's the particulate filter in the eggzorst on some HDis.

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:23 am
by averagejo
bugger, thought i was onto something there steve :cheesy:
mjb wrote:According to servicebox, later EW10J4 D9s (since 08576, whenever that is - you'll have to check your VIN) only have a fuel filter for dusty conditions spec cars
is that number part of the VIN or this...

AS RPO No 08838 89 2 0669

dan

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:25 am
by steve_earwig
edit: agrees with mjb -

I've used your vin in Service Box and it looks to me like your car doesn't have an in-line fuel filter, presumably if it has anything it's part of the in tank fuel pump. :?

Re: Fram Fuel Filter

Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:37 am
by averagejo
steve_earwig wrote:edit: agrees with mjb -

I've used your vin in Service Box and it looks to me like your car doesn't have an in-line fuel filter, presumably if it has anything it's part of the in tank fuel pump. :?
thanks, would it be advisable to couple this fram one i have into the engine bay?

at this moment im hanging my hopes on anything that could clear my antipollution fault :lol: i know its no biggie on petrol engines but it really really gets under my skin :frown:

thanks

dan