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Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: MarkMod on July 31, 2012, 06:40:34 AM

Title: IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Post by: MarkMod on July 31, 2012, 06:40:34 AM

Can anyone tell me which way round the in-line fuel filter should be? Does it matter.

Thanks

Title: Re: IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Post by: Bob_Roller on July 31, 2012, 07:51:13 AM

It should be installed with the fuel coming in around the filter element, so you can see if there is any debris in the filter .

Title: IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Post by: Bob_Roller on July 31, 2012, 07:52:45 AM

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Title: Re: IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Post by: Dizerens5 on July 31, 2012, 09:20:16 AM

There should be an arrow or similar marking on the transparent casing. I have removed mine --  not able to find one small enough.The small m/c ones from Vehicle Wiring Products fit but the pressure from the bends in the fuel hose ends up bending the filter's outlet stubs and eventually they start leaking because of this. Any better ideas, anyone? Two right-angle hose connectors don't solve the problem completely and look pretty silly as well.

Title: Re: IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Post by: Bob_Roller on July 31, 2012, 09:33:37 AM

A filter like this will solve the problem .


http://www.itw-fastex-cva.com/images/stories/data-shts/visufilter/8423-00-9909.PDF

Title: Re: IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Post by: MarkMod on July 31, 2012, 11:25:33 AM

Thanks for that. The arrow on mine has rubbed away but I guess it makes sense that the fuel goes in and around the filter then through the gauze filter on the way out.

I have ordered another one tho from Moto Bins. Cost was only £2.49

Title: Re: IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
Post by: Bob_Roller on July 31, 2012, 05:53:00 PM

What postiion does the fuel line come out of the fuel tap, 3 o'clock, or 6 o'clock ?