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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Fuel Filter Problem bottom came off

what is the deal with these fuel filters. I just put this thing in two days ago, now while trying to find the solution to my other post I was going to have another look in the fuel bowl. well I unscrewed the fuel filter and thought it looked a little odd so I looked at the old one I just took out two days ago and concluded that the entire bottom of the new one is stuck in the fuel bowl.
I am stuck with dial up here in the sticks and I have been trying to figure out my problem for two days now and have not got to far so if this has already been covered my bad, I am just tired of hitting that search button and waiting everytime.
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Are you buying aftermarket fuel filters that have the cap already on them? If so, those arent the ones recommended to often on this site. I use the motorcraft filters.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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This is what you want to be getting. Riffraff Diesel: OEM Fuel Filter
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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yes I have a wix in there. that is what I have used the last 2 or 3 times. Guess I will need to find some motorcraft filters.

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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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Good thing I save the old cap. Will just have to find it now
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:23 PM
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If you go to advanced autoparts they sell the ones I'm talking about. If you go to the stealership they will try and get you for 65 bucks. Or just buy them from Clay at the link I just gave you.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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Yeah I am probably going to be sending Caly an order pretty soon anyway just one more thing to put on the list.
thanks for the heads up
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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Your welcome. Now what other problem are you having?
 
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I just bought a fuel filter from napa are they any good,they don't have that white screen on the filter but says it repels water.
BTW 40.00 i got ripped cause clay sells them for 22.00 plus 6.00 shipping
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 01:55 PM
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I know a lot of folks poo-poo the filters with integrated caps, but y'all wouldn't have that problem if you purchased those of a reputable filter manufacturer.

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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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Your welcome. Now what other problem are you having?
My other problem is explained in my other thread I think it is titled Now whats wrong. I am thinking it is injector O rings from what I have gathered. Just idleing a little rough when I come to a stop and also when I start to take off. Kinda smooths out about the time the turbo kicks in. The last few times I started it up I get the old romp romp romp for a little bit before it smooths out and even after it smooths out something just doesnt sound right to me. Guess I need to get it on a diagnostic machine somewhere and see if they cant tell me something.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Soo Wix is not considered a reputable manufacturer?
What is the good brand with the caps?
I thought wix was supposed to be good and have been buying various filters.
Thanks for the heads up
 
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