Fuel Filter change

[drdoom]

True, way better plugs for less moolah. Anyway, BOSCH has decent power tools as well!

 

[drdoom]

Did your keurig get recalled?

 

[koda2000]

Did your keurig get recalled?

You mean for the spraying hot water on you? No, I think It was made after the recall.

 

[bill06447]

The China Freight fuel pressure tester will pay for itself the first time you use it. I stubbornly chased a stumble and hard start in my V6 Mustang before finally buying the fuel tester and-whaddaya know- 15 lb pressure. New Spectrum pump and the problems all vanished.

When I did the pump on the Explorer I bought the whole assembly, the rationale that it's all the same age, dropped it in and all was good. Spectrum assembly was not that expensive and I know it's all good inside the tank.

Bill

 

[koda2000]

FYI: My new Bosch fuel pump arrived today. Installed it in the fuel pump assembly. Pump was identical to OE in every way. Fit perfectly and everything needed (other than the strainer) was in the box. Couldn't be happier with it.

 

[bill06447]

FYI: My new Bosch fuel pump arrived today. Installed it in the fuel pump assembly. Pump was identical to OE in every way. Fit perfectly and everything needed (other than the strainer) was in the box.

I could never understand why a 39c strainer isn't included-esp. when the warranty explicitly notes that you must replace it to validate the warranty

Bill

 

[koda2000]

I could never understand why a 39c strainer isn't included-esp. when the warranty explicitly notes that you must replace it to validate the warranty

Bill

I know what you're saying, but I guess it's because one fuel pump fits so many different vehicles and probably all use different strainers.

 

[beach]

FYI: My new Bosch fuel pump arrived today. Installed it in the fuel pump assembly. Pump was identical to OE in every way. Fit perfectly and everything needed (other than the strainer) was in the box. Couldn't be happier with it.

Yeah I'll pry order the Bosch and Airtex strainer, can get both on Amazon Prime for like 68 bucks and two day shipping

 

[drdoom]

BOSCH pump I bought came with strainer in the box. Works good. Old one was disintegrating.

 

[Flash]

The China Freight fuel pressure tester will pay for itself the first time you use it. I stubbornly chased a stumble and hard start in my V6 Mustang before finally buying the fuel tester and-whaddaya know- 15 lb pressure. New Spectrum pump and the problems all vanished.

Bill

Wasn't there any code for the low fuel pressure?

 

[Flash]

I like Bosch products, just not their spark plugs.

I loved Bosch parts so I started using their plugs, they were supposed to handle 3 heat ranges which (unbelievably!) was perfect for an engine I had.

Crap!

I'm now an NGK (Iridium) fanboy.

Is it safe to love Bosch again?

 

[koda2000]

I loved Bosch parts so I started using their plugs, they were supposed to handle 3 heat ranges which (unbelievably!) was perfect for an engine I had.

Crap!

I'm now an NGK (Iridium) fanboy.

Is it safe to love Bosch again?

Yes, just don't use their spark plugs in Fords.

 

[Flash]

I use a stove top espresso just to be safe.

 

[Flash]

Yes, just don't use their spark plugs in Fords.

I think I first fell in love with Bosch when they provided me with a breakerless ignition for my Charger.

I just could not get the dwell angle/gap right so I just buttoned it up and drove badly to to the Bosch outlet.
I bought a hall effect ignition system, the car idled properly, left idle properly and revved out so much better than before!

But the plugs! Ugh!

 

[bill06447]

Wasn't there any code for the low fuel pressure?

Just lean codes-P0171 and P0174, but my fuel trim readings were leading me to believe it was either a vacuum leak or a faulty O2 sensor. Reinforces the necessity to THOROUGHLY troubleshoot and not assume or take shortcuts...

Bill

 

[beach]

I use a stove top espresso just to be safe.

On the subject of coffee, I've got a CC1 and Vario

Bosch makes good stuff, except their plugs, would never use their plugs.

 

[koda2000]

Just lean codes-P0171 and P0174, but my fuel trim readings were leading me to believe it was either a vacuum leak or a faulty O2 sensor. Reinforces the necessity to THOROUGHLY troubleshoot and not assume or take shortcuts...

Bill

I totally agree. I hate to through money at a problem w/out knowing for sure it will be fixed.

 

[XLTrunner]

I'd like to redirect this thread back to changing the fuel filter. I'm wanting to do this on my 150K mile truck and was wondering if those of you who have done this start by loosening the filter from it's bracket before trying to disconnect the rear line first? Seems like the lines are plenty stiff to be trying to simply pull them away from the filter without the benefit of being able to gain a little by also pulling on the filter? Any suggestions?