But what's the advantage of leaving it where it is?

 

couldnt agree more. . . anytime ANYONE with an FD asks me about a fuel filter change, i automatically do what i did to mine. personally, i like being able to see what im working on w/o having to remove a lot of components. 20min job > 1hr job. . . all day long.

 

just got mine changed about 1k miles ago

 

Reliability and repeatability. The stock bracket holds the filter very securely, and has a couple of rubber bushings to dampen vibration. Not everyone's got the fabrication skills to build an adequate replacement, and the fuel system is NOT a place to be taking unnecessary risks.

I'm not saying that you guys (RotaryResurrection and rotorbrain) can't or shouldn't do it. What I'm saying is I wouldn't recommend that just anybody relocate theirs; especially if they're not competent enough to R&R the filter from the original location. If the filter is easier for a mechanic to reach, it's also more likely to get hit by debris or rocks.

-s-

 

Yes, you will reliably repeat the same curses over and over each time the job comes up if you leave it there.

Vibration? With respect to the fuel filter, what does vibration have to do with the price of rice in china?

Fabrication? 2 hose clamps and a cutoff wheel is regarded as fabrication?

IF the relocated filter gets hit by rock or debris, it won't matter, because you'll have a HOLE IN YOUR GAS TANK.

 

No i am tlaking like at 5000 rpm just complete like fuel cut, and then it jolts and picks up again.......

 

Got any pics?

 

No, but it's pretty self explanatory. You need2 larger hose clamps, 4 small hose clamps, about 3 feet of 5/16 rubber fuel injection hose, and a dremel or die grinder with a cutoff wheel. And a few rags.

 

sleven...it could be 2ndary turbo got a boost gauge??

 

Just to reiterate what Kevin said: make sure you get high pressure fuel injection capable of at least a 75 psi working pressure. most of them are rated at 90 psi, but I recommend you double check to make sure. The monkeys that work at the parts counter might sell you regular low pressure fuel hose if you don't check......

 

maybe in the ghetto

I know others including myself don't like to carry anything that isn't necessary.

 

Ha, ha. Good one!

 

can somebody post pics on how to perform the relocation exactly? if anybody has the time it would help...i'll probaby be doing this very soon...anybody up for it?

 

ill try to dig up some pics later. . . but honestly. . . you would be better off with your imagination, some jackstands, and a good session on your back.

anyways, ill get to work on something. . . this weekend, hopefully. . . as i need to change mine anyways.

 

did you post a link for instructions? maybe i missed that...any how to guide?

 

+1

 

I would be seriously concerned if I only changed my fuel filter every 60,000 miles.

 

If more people on this forum would follow this advice, there would be a lot less needless 'help' threads

 

I'm going to re-do my lines with teflon steel braided lines with crimped on end fittings, and move the fuel filter mount in a different location, along with a better flowing unit. I reccomend Bonaco for all your line needs.

 

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This is how I mounted mine using the stock bracket that comes with the filter. I have replaced the worm clamps with shorter ones. It is really solidly mounted this way so no worries.

Terry7

 

so where exactly is that mounted? did you just splice into the old fuel lines to make them longer or what? how did you extend it, i guess thats what im asking.

 

on ok, i forgot the post where you go to Advance and buy some longer hoses, gotcha!

 

I recommend this to almost every female I talk to.

Back on topic...I've been wanting to change mine as well, and I'm DEFINITELY relocating it, probably to the same place Kevin is talking about.