Fuel Filter

[cardiff996]

Hi all,

I have a diesel Bongo 96 reg.

I noticed that the fuel filter has been disconected and an inline filter put in its place.

Am I simplifying things to think that a filter is just a filter.....after all the inline filter has a mesh in it so it will stop any particles and therefore do the job??

Anyone else have this set up or any opinions from the experts?

Cheers Gang

[teenmal]

Hi cardiff996,

The standard manufacturers fuel filter is a wee bit more than just a filter,it has a sediment/water trap and a warning system incorporated.

Cheers.

[Simon Jones]

The proper filter unit has a moisture trap & sensor to indicate you have a build of of water in the bottom, as well as the ability to drain off the moisture. Presumably Mazda fitted this instead of a cheap in-line filter for a reason, so my recommendation would be to investigate why it has been bypassed & consider reconnecting it back up. If you find there is a fault with the filter assembly, I have a spare one available in exchange for some beer tokens

[jaylee]

These relevant links to diagrams from tank to pump may help too...

http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... mgno=.html

http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... mgno=.html

http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... mgno=.html

http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... mgno=.html

[cardiff996]

Hi all,
Thanks for the info and sorry for the delay in replying.
I think I will take the advice and look to connect the filter back on to the fuel lines. Wont drive to far though in case it conks out!!
Cheers

[The Great Pretender]

How long have you had the Bongo?
If the previous owner was such a tight ass that he wouldn't replace the filter or bypassed a warning light alarm bells should be ringing.
If I were you I would take it to a Bongo specialist and have a full service and health check.