Re: VIN #2307 Arriving soon from BHCC
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2021 12:05 pm
very nice indeed !!
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arranj wrote:For some reason, Bosch (and some others) did a version of the fuel filter that used a captive nut, as you are discovering, which in our case, literally can't seal at all. As well as getting the correct fuel filter (not a Bosch one, but one that has a one-piece construction) another modern "trick" is to either use a die to re-cut the threads in the elbow to a parallel (non-tapered) thread, or just buy a replacement 106990 elbow which is already a parallel thread - obviously all available at your favourite vendor - this way you can use a washer (as well as a bit of tape for comfort) for a much easier seal.
Dan 6511 wrote:I had the same problem with the captive nut type filter and ended up putting a DMCH one in (this was pre D-Go so don't shoot me). Anyone know if the houston ones are any good? It wouldn't surprise me if it was just an empty can