Secondary Filter
Submitted: Thursday, Aug 28, 2003 at 23:32
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Quino
I have been adviced to put on a secondary fuel filter on my 4.2 Deisel Patrol mainly because of the sub tank and was wondering if any one new what this would cost me to set up and is it a easy job to do yourself? is it really needed? Thanks guys.
Reply By: Martyn (WA) - Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 08:59
Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 08:59
Quino,
I've got a secondary filter on my 4.2 GQ, the cost was about $100 for the filter set up with a water glass and filter on top, made by Lucas, I fitted it myself and clean it out about every 2000ks, the filters cost about a quarter of the price of the normal Nissan fuel filter and are easy to change. I bolted it onto the side of the auxillary battery carrier, works for me and took about an hour and a half to fit, make sure you get the right hoses this is important, water hose won't work. I have found crap in the filter plus when on a trip and using dubious fuel supplies it's easier to see water and other foriegn stuff in the glass bowl, easy to clean. I always carry a spare filter in a sealed box in the vehicle. My opinion as usual.Keep the shiny side up
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 10:45
Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 10:45
Martyn
Do you mean the CAV Filter system, or a different one, IM lookin at the CAV thing $105.00 from BJ Diesel in Dandenong at the moment
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Follow Up By: Martyn (WA) - Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 22:29
Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 22:29
Bruce,
Yeap, it's the same thing, the one I have is a Lucas one but I fit CAV filters, they seem to fit Ok, they don't leak. They are the same design. I'm not sure what micron the filters are got to be 5 or less I imagine. Keep the shiny side up
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Reply By: Member - Roger - Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 17:37
Friday, Aug 29, 2003 at 17:37
Hi Quino,
Unlike most I fitted an after market sub tank of 90ltr from outback systems (opposite lock). After a few probs with the pump over I fitted a cheap petrol filter on the inlet side of the transfer pump and each time I service the vehicle I change it, so far 30k it has managed to do the job & on inspection each time when changed I have only once found it to have some gunk trapped. I also have a replacement CAV system fitted (the kit type) where the nissan filter system was. You can then see if there is any gunk in the glass bowl easily, at about $5 to $9 per filter change it's a lot cheaper. This unit is available from most after market stores including opposite lock for a little over $100.
RegardsDodg
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Reply By: brad in West Aust - Saturday, Aug 30, 2003 at 10:41
Saturday, Aug 30, 2003 at 10:41
I agree with the last reply with putting in a cheap filter. I fit inline filters before the main filter by just cutting into the rubber line and fitting it in situ, the right direction of course. I look after about 11 front end loaders that get fuel from some some shady containers and these inline filters have saved a lot of money. If they block up there is a couple of ways to over come them if you are in a bind and there is not another to replace it. Carry a peice of copper piping to fit inline or carry a spare. The last lot I got was for about $9 each and they work.
There is a couple of sizes to suit rubber hoses and a combination of end sizes, the last filter I used was Ryco Z14.
Just my opinion.
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