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Postby tritonmal on Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:34 pm

with the crpa diesel we get here in tas and generally australia im sticking in a secondary filter near the tank on the feed line .... will send pics when done... what you guys reckon???
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby hvac guy on Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:39 pm

Watching with interest how many microns is the filter.
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby hvac guy on Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:39 pm

Double post with out trying.
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby TUFF TROOP on Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:23 am

I've fitted a water trap / 2nd filter to my triton also when I bought it. But mine is in the engine bay , very worthwhile doing It!
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby borngeek on Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:44 am

I put a 2 micron unit after the factory filter. There are a few of us here that have done the same thing. ;)

There are other threads somewhere on this subject... If you search, you will find. ;)

The factory unit does not cover the injectors in terms of micron filtration. :roll: This is the reason why I went post factory. The factory already has a water sensor, so going post would hopefully trap the rest prior to engine failure?

//I have been through 3 RACOR filters already in 30K.... :shock: (to one factory filter)
They block faster than anticipated. :| One crap tank of diesel and it is all over... Filter is a lot cheaper than a engine. :D

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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby hvac guy on Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:46 am

Were did U get the 2 micron setup from and how much
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby borngeek on Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:00 am

hvac guy wrote:Were did U get the 2 micron setup from and how much


sure:

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Not at all cheap.

You will need some hose and small clamps too. Not to mention build a bracket like referenced below in a image...
Used fuel injection hose on mine, you will only need 250mm of it if located like mine within earshot of stock unit. ;)

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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby hvac guy on Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:27 am

Cheers mate price was not to bad.
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby srb on Wed Oct 31, 2012 10:31 am

Like Geek I have done exactly the same... Same filter and even copied the bracket. :roll: :lol:

I've had mine in for about 10k and so far so good haven't had to replace my filters yet, though the little flow meter gauge is nearly in the red so probably another 5k and will change. Factory filter has never been changed but will be getting done very soon when it goes in for it's 30k service. ;)

A lot cheaper online from the USA, I got one filter assembly and 5 replacement filters for about $250 including postage. The killer is the postage so make sure you grab a few people to share the cost and do one big order. 8-)
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby tritonmal on Thu Nov 08, 2012 4:06 pm

Got me a ryco diesel filter and water trap arrangement.... Think it's standard size. About 18 micron. I can change the filter to finer next service .. Pics to follow.
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby tritonmal on Sat Nov 24, 2012 5:42 pm

Filter installed .... Plumbed in after original filter. .... Click to view larger picture
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby Sky Miner on Sat Nov 24, 2012 5:59 pm

Im pretty sure the factory filter is 10 microns... so IMO an 18 micron filter would be better off before the
10 micron to capture most of the 'bigger' particals first.....but thats just me ;)
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby tritonmal on Sun Nov 25, 2012 2:29 pm

Yea. But I didnt do the plumbing.....
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby Kegsy on Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:06 pm

Geek / Tony.

Is there any limit to how far I can place one of these R45s racor units away from the factory filter without placing too much strain on the pump?

Im thinking its ok for a fair distance, but strange things happen with increased load...

Im running seriously low on under bonnet space, and Im coming up with all weird and stupid ideas. The thing is HUGE! :shock:

Actually contemplated tubbing a recess into the firewall to fit the filter :roll: Ain't happening though :lol:
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby irwazza on Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:40 pm

Never mind, I read some earlier posts
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby Longranger1 on Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:44 pm

Should ok back at the tank. They are a draw through design.
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby Longranger1 on Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:44 pm

Double post...oops
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby Kegsy on Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:59 pm

Was thinking pump side if possible Pete.

Factory 15µm? > 2µm > pump...

Where did you end up throwing yours?
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby srb on Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:33 pm

This's mine Kegsy...
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby Longranger1 on Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:58 pm

I think after the standard filter is the go. 10 micron then 2 micron.
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby Longranger1 on Thu Dec 27, 2012 6:59 pm

I think after the standard filter is the go. 10 micron then 2 micron.
The voices in my head may not be real, but they do have some damned good ideas.

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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby srb on Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:08 pm

Yep for sure.. makes sense to me. ;-)
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby Kegsy on Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:27 pm

Longranger1 wrote:I think after the standard filter is the go. 10 micron then 2 micron.


yep thats how I want to do it.

No room for that spot steve :evil:
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby Longranger1 on Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:30 pm

Bloody phone... multiple posts
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Re: secondary diesel filter

Postby SecondEye on Fri Dec 28, 2012 8:57 am

Throws this out there - is there an interum people could use like replacing the OEM 10um with a 5um. Will void warranty and would require some idea on the part number. But just an idea and agreed it still doesn't protect the injectors just reduces the risk.
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