extra fuel filter

[rob31.00 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close rob31.00]

Thanks Rob, I prime the aux filter only after installing it, all other times I use main filter primer...
I looked at your pics yesterday (posted ages ago) and noticed the fuel tank pipe had a bend path that took it above the filter before coming back down level with the filter, my mechanic mate had tied the excess fuel hose below the height of the filter, so yesterday arvo I re-routed the fuel hose back to the original path before connecting it to the aux filter. The car ran yesterday evening fine and started this morning with only a slightly longer than norm turn over.
Next few days will tell.
Thanks for your assistance, will try you suggestion next weekend.
Rob

[LeighW Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close LeighW]

I suggest you go back to basic fault finding techniques, first off remove the Racor filter go
back to the standard setup and see if the problem dissapears.

Assuming it does then the problem is with the Racor filter, you could connect the racor to a compressor
and block the outlet and do a basic soapy water test for leaks. Otherwise check for leaks at the bleed
screw, check that the primer pump is correctly assembled and seals properly, and the blanking plug
in the not used outlet.

Cheers
LeighW

[rob31.00 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close rob31.00]

Thanks, sounds like a good approach...
Rob

[Riv39 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Riv39]

Roo, so you reckon the blow by also causes piston failure as we have seen in at least 2 x 150's thus far on this forum?

[peter2904 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close peter2904]

Has anyone used one used a Ryco from Supercheap. Has water trap. Can use CAV296/711 filters. Price is right.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...51#Description

Is it ok for prado 150 diesel?

Thanks
Peter

[Davros Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Davros]

I wouldn't bother. The flow rate and filtering efficiency is very low compared to somthing like the Racor R45S element.
You can get racor stuff from the States fairly cheaply. I think I paid a bit over $120.00 for my setup which filters out down to 2micron and has a flow rate of over 200l/hr. The stated filtering efficiency is 99.8% on this setup.

[wooley Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close wooley]

I have a racor r45 for sale with lots of 2 micron filters if anyone is interested...

[ptnlinda Member Find all posts View Profile Close ptnlinda]

Wooley,
Just sent you PM re filter.

[rob_macca67 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close rob_macca67]

I asked the local Service bloke down at the local Toyota Dealer about when do they change the Fuel Filter in the engine bay, considering they change the filter between the tanks every 20,000kms..... His reply was never, unless the warning buzzer sounds. This surprised me as the even the service books says to be done at the 80,000km mark...... Anyhow, I ended finally replacing my Racor 2nd Fuel Filter element that I installed b4 the OEM one. It had done 35,000kms (I've been a bit slack in changing it) and it was fairly well black when comparing it with the new replacment element.
So, my question is........... how can Toyota claim that u don't have to change it or only at every 80,000ks ?? Can only imagine what might have been if I hadn't had a 2nd Filter installed and this is only via filling up at name brand servo's or high turnover servo's...... What happens when u travel out west and fill up at some of those dodgy little towns..... if u have to that is......

[rob_macca67 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close rob_macca67]

Rob, where did you get that black bracket from? You know the one that is in the photos.
John (##########).

John.... It's just a home made job. A bit of 45x3mm (I think) angle iron cut to length. It's attached to the OEM bracket. I was also going to use another support closer to the firewall for extra support but haven't gotten around to it yet. There's a captive nut there waiting to be used..... Is that the info u were after?

rob

[REV Find all posts View Profile Close REV]

There have been a few changes to my thinking. First of all, go with Racor change recommendation of 16,000 kms on the pre filter or secondary filter assembly. On the genuine filter, change out every 50,000 to 60,000 kms, only if you have a decent pre filter. I am not using the genuine fuel filters anymore because they are to expensive. I am using the Bosch brand now but if your under warranty still use the genuine filter. The Bosch fuel filters are the same rating as the genuine filters.
The 80,000 km thing is just plain stupid Rob, and imagine what the genuine filter would be like if you didn't have the pre filter at that sort of mileage. If you are operating under normal conditions change out the genuine fuel filters every 20,000 kms because of the cost. That's if you don't have a secondary filter system. $57.00 each trade price now. Things have got really silly at Toyota Parts now I reckon. I know in the past I have said that you should change them out every 10,000 kms, but they just have become to expensive.
When you change your Racor filter make sure you fill the bowl and the filter with clean diesel fuel before you install it on the head. That way, it gets rid of a lot of air left in the system. Always prime from the genuine head.
John (##########).

I was quoted $119 ea for the genuine Toyota filter. Shock! and to only change them when the light comes on!!!! shock, shock.

[Limo Guy Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Limo Guy]

Diesel Care in Qld have Fuel Manager units with bracket kits for most models Prado 150 inc.
These are high flow rated and can be supplied as primary or secondary filters.
Fitting instructions on their web page looks simple

[matt150 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close matt150]

I was quoted $119 ea for the genuine Toyota filter. Shock! and to only change them when the light comes on!!!! shock, shock.

Thats a great call by Mr Toyota...

I have a water filter/water separator before the Toyota filter. The Toyota filter gets binned every 10,000 km.

When the 'alarm' goes on, the filter is blocked is too late.

[winniliss Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close winniliss]

Fuel filter video install

Installed my second fuel filter and did an install guide on Youtube. If there is any issues let me know so I can fix it. It's a 2 part guide.

Cheers

Winston

Part 1 of 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6AgMWK9D_E

Part 2 of 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_CLopKIvTo

[hulbyw Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close hulbyw]

Hi John. When you say you have changed some of your thinking, what Racor filter do you now recommend as a pre filter. A 10 micron or 2 micron?
Cheers........Wayne